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MS in the Business of Biotechnology and Life Sciences

Combine your science or medical training with business expertise to lead in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other biotech fields.

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The field of biotechnology is rapidly evolving, and business management is key for driving innovation, growth, and commercial success in the industry. The Kelley School of Business Indianapolis offers the MS in the Business of Biotech and Life Sciences degree to prepare students with essential business knowledge and skills to secure jobs in a wide range of biotech fields. This biotech master’s degree prepares you to lead biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, medical device and equipment manufacturers, and life sciences-related companies.

Gain knowledge in the strategic, financial, operational, and legal aspects of biotechnology to make strategic leadership decisions and bridge the gap between scientific innovation and industry needs.

Our blended program includes an in-person + online structure, instant access to the Kelley network of over 137,000 alumni, and unparalleled relationships that extend throughout your career.

Application opens spring 2027 for fall 2027 start.

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Business training for scientific minds

Whether you hold a degree in a scientific field, work in biotech, or plan to make a career switch to this field, this one-year biotechnology master’s program prepares you to lead strategically. Not only will you gain knowledge and skills in the basic business principles of entrepreneurship, innovation, capital formation, supply chain fundamentals, and operations management, the MS in the Business of Biotech & Life Sciences will also provide:

  • Classes tailored to answering industry needs
  • Option to complete a real-world project, allowing you to apply knowledge to industry-specific challenges
  • Connections and collaborative learning with local biotech firms
  • Training from Kelley faculty, who are qualified industry experts

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The 30 credit hour MS in the Business of Biotechnology and Life Sciences degree is completed in 12 months, allowing you to fast-track the next step in your career.

Master the business of biotech in Indianapolis

Kelley’s MS in the Business of Biotechnology and Life Sciences prepares you to communicate, strategize, and lead in the life sciences. Designed for today’s Indianapolis biotech landscape, this degree connects science with business outcomes.

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Why Kelley?

The Kelley School of Business offers a top-tier business education tailored to fit specific industry needs. This biosciences degree meets an important demand for our students, for Indiana University, for the biotech industry, and for the state and local economies. Our program reflects a wider initiative by IU Launch Accelerator for Biosciences (IU LAB) to drive biotech talent development in Indiana.

Gain the business expertise to manage the commercial aspects of biotech and be prepared to respond to regulatory demands, industry trends, and strategic decision-making. When you graduate with an MS in the Business of Biotechnology & Life Sciences, you will step into the forefront of the growing biotechnology industry in central Indiana.

Join a growing industry

Learn more about how this degree can amplify your career at an upcoming in-person or online info session.

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FAQs about the MS in the Business of Biotech and Life Sciences

The MS in the Business of Biotech and Life Sciences fosters innovation and supports the biotech startup community by training students in the business principles of entrepreneurship, innovation, and capital formation. This biotech master's program also prepares you to support life sciences manufacturing by learning the principles of operations management, sustainable operations, and supply chain fundamentals. The program connects the biotech industry to a qualified workforce by enhancing the key business skills of early career professionals with scientific knowledge.

The life sciences and biotechnology industries represent the economy of the future in Indiana, according to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Based on research by BioCrossroads, Indiana needs to fill 2,500 to 3,700 life sciences manufacturing jobs per year for the next decade to support its growth. Graduates with the MS in the Business of Biotech and Life Sciences will have outstanding job prospects and will contribute to the workforce needs of a critical industry in the state of Indiana.

The MS in the Business of Biotech and Life Sciences Program provides many opportunities for students to meet and work alongside professionals from the life sciences industry. Students complete capstone projects with biotech organizations to come alongside the companies and help solve real-world challenges they are facing. Students also learn from industry leaders in the classroom and at networking events—gaining critical industry-level knowledge.

Courses in the MS in the Business of Biotech and Life Sciences are offered both online and in person. In-person classes are delivered on evenings and weekends on the IU Indianapolis campus.

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