In a strategic move to accelerate Indiana as a global leader in bioscience, the Indiana University Board of Trustees approved a new Master of Science in the Business of Biotechnology. This innovative program, offered by the Kelley School of Business at IU Indianapolis, is tailored for professionals with a background in science or technology who aspire to ascend within the health and life sciences industry. It is the only degree of its kind in the state of Indiana.
A Triad of Educational Pillars
The curriculum is structured around three core pillars to ensure students build expertise for leading people in organizations, understanding budgets and financial analysis, leveraging unique aspects of marketing the biosciences, and creating competitive advantages through strategy and innovation.
Foundational Business Knowledge and Skills: Equipping students with essential business principles, this pillar ensures a robust understanding of management, accounting and finance, marketing, and operations, and leadership.
Industry-Specific Insights: Delving into the intricacies of the biotechnology industry, students will explore the lifecycle of biotech products, regulatory landscapes, and the unique challenges faced by biotech enterprises.
Experiential Learning and Networking: Recognizing the importance of real-world experience, the program offers hands-on projects, internships, and opportunities to engage with industry leaders, fostering valuable connections and practical skills.
Empowering the Next Generation of Biotech Leaders
The MS in the Business of Biotechnology is specifically designed for individuals with science and technology-based knowledge and skills who are at the early stages of their careers. By integrating business and management education with their existing scientific expertise, graduates will be well-prepared to navigate and lead within the dynamic biotechnology landscape.
Students can start the 12-month graduate degree in August 2026, pending approval from the Indiana Commission for Higher Education.
The Kelley School of Business Indianapolis is committed to academic degrees and experiences that fuel the vitality of our city and state, and the introduction of this specialized master’s degree underscores our dedication to providing interdisciplinary education that meets the evolving demands of the health and life sciences sector.
For those ready to elevate their careers and make a significant impact in bioscience and biotechnology, the Master of Science in the Business of Biotechnology at Kelley Indianapolis offers a pathway to success.
I am Interested in this program
Swayam
Thanks for reaching out with your interest. We’re finishing up the program website, which you can access in the next two weeks at: kelley.indianapolis.iu/programs-ms-business-biotech. I’ve recorded your email address for future communications.
Brenda
Hello, Swayam! Our website is now live with more information: https://kelley.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/ms-business-biotech/
Be sure to check in periodically as it will continue to be updated. Thank you for your interest!
I am interested in this program as well.
Insaaf
We’re happy to learn of your interest. Within the next two weeks, the program website should be live at kelley.indianapolis.iu/programs-ms-business-biotech. In the meantime, we’ll record your email address for future communications. Thanks for reaching out.
Brenda
Hello, Insaaf! Our website is now live with more information: https://kelley.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/ms-business-biotech/
Be sure to check in periodically as it will continue to be updated. Thank you for your interest!
This sounds like a fantastic and timely addition to the Kelley School’s offerings! As someone working in the broader life sciences field, I’ve seen firsthand the growing need for professionals who possess both robust scientific knowledge *and* strong business acumen. The triad of educational pillars you’ve outlined – foundational business skills, industry-specific insights, and experiential learning – seems perfectly targeted to address that need.
I especially appreciate the focus on the regulatory landscape. Navigating that complexity is often a major hurdle for biotech companies. This program’s emphasis on experiential learning through internships and networking with industry leaders is also a huge benefit. Building those connections early on can make all the difference in career advancement. I’m genuinely excited to see the positive impact this MS program will have on Indiana’s growing bioscience industry and the careers of its graduates. Great work, Kelley Indianapolis!
Is this program being offered in Fall 2026? I am very interested!
Thanks for reaching out with your interest. Yes, we anticipate offering the Business of Biotechnology program beginning Fall 2026. The program website should be live soon. Until then, we’ve recorded your email address for future communications.
Hello Paulina! Our website is now live with more information: https://kelley.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/ms-business-biotech/
Be sure to check in periodically as it will continue to be updated. Thank you for your interest!
I am interested
When can I start to apply
Hello, Kamaljeet!
You can check our website periodically as it will continue to be updated: https://kelley.indianapolis.iu.edu/programs/ms-business-biotech/
Thank you for your interest!