Degree Requirements | Current Students | Biotechnology Management | Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS)

Academic requirements for our graduate program can be found at Faculty of Graduate Studies—Program Requirements.

The program is structured to develop knowledge and skills in biotechnology and management during the first two semesters, and then extend the student’s knowledge and understanding through work placements, and a capstone experience in their final semester. Work placements are developmental in nature. They are designed for students to gain relevant work experience in the biotechnology sector, and designed for students to solidify their skills and commitment to the biotechnology sector. In some cases, students will continue with the same employer to allow for a deeper dive into the work, and further develop industry relations.

Program Requirements

The program focuses on developing theoretical and practical training in Biotechnology, laboratory techniques, managerial competencies, and practical industry skills in biotechnology through two work placements.

The program consists of 14 required courses- 6, 3-credit courses, and 8, 1.5-credit courses, for a total of 30 credits. Included in this are work placements, and a capstone experience (3 credits).

The normal program length is 20 months of full-time study.

Biotechnology Courses

BIOT 5000 Capstone Experience in Biotechnology Management
BIOT 5010 Introduction to Biotechnology Practices
BIOT 5020 Science Communication and Writing
BIOT 5030 Research and Development in Biotechnology
BIOT 5040 Laboratory Skills in Biotechnology
BIOT 5050 Data Analysis, Product Development and Commercialization in Biotechnology

Management Courses

DMGM 5010 Organizational Theory and Strategic Management
DMGM 5020 Principles of Marketing Management
DMGM 5030 Manufacturing and Service Operations Management
DMGM 5040 Financial and Management Accounting
DMGM 5050 Management Information Systems
DMGM 5060 Introduction to Financial Management

Business Management Stream

DMGM 5070 Organizational Behavior
DMGM 5080 Law and Corporate Governance

Not-for-Profit/Public Management Stream (Optional—No additional cost)

DMGM 5110 Fundamentals of Public Sector Management
DMGM 5120 Canadian Administrative Law and Public Sector Ethics
DMGM 5090 Experiencing Management

For course schedules, please visit our Courses webpage.

This is a graduate program consisting of coursework and work placements. We plan to offer a hybrid-learning program, emphasizing program flexibility. Our program would offer face-to-face courses in addition to online learning, allowing for student flexibility and community connections.

The Master of Biotechnology Management (MBM) York University’s Markham campus feature industry-aligned curricula and extensive experiential learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom to include the community and workplace. One strong example is the internship component. It is important to note that securing an internship within MBM involves the traditional job search, application, and interview process, and that students are not directly placed with employer partners. However, MBM offers comprehensive professional development support to equip candidates with the skills and resources needed to navigate the internship search, application, and interview. These resources include workshops, networking events, interview coaching, job search strategies, and tailored support for optimizing application materials. To improve success in securing internships, we encourage participants to actively utilize these resources and engage fully with the support offered. Our goal is to ensure that candidates are fully prepared to succeed both in securing opportunities and excelling in their roles.

Learn More

The Graduate Program in Biotechnology Management at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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