Master of Biotechnology Management

Every industry needs visionary leaders.

As the field of biotechnology continues to innovate and expand, new opportunities are arising for skilled professionals who understand the power behind the science and can bring valuable innovations to market.

Our Master of Biotechnology Management has been designed to give you a unique combination of biotechnology and business management skills. Gain advanced knowledge of molecular modelling software, proteomics and genomics, and develop essential enterprise skills including marketing, economics and finance.

Your studies will take place in the heart of the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Sciences (LIMS). You'll have access to advanced research facilities, world-class laboratories devoted to biotech, biomedicine and biosecurity, and teachers at the forefront of biotech innovation.

Graduate ready to use your management and technical knowledge to explore current and emerging technologies in human health, diagnostics, environmental sustainability, food security, renewable energy and more.

You'll learn:

• Bioinformatics
  • Apply technical skills to collect, store and analyse complex biological data, including genome and protein sequence information.
• Principles of economics
  • Explore a variety of economic concepts and how they can be applied in real-world business and policy-making to make better decisions and improve people's well-being.
• Bio-business management
  • Apply for a job within a virtual biotechnology company and work in groups to produce and market a virtual product. You'll be guided by career development staff, academic staff and industry professionals. Examine organisational structure, intellectual property, scientific reasoning, market research and ethics.
• Sustainable management and marketing
  • Understand how the need for sustainable value creation in contemporary organisations influences management and marketing behaviour and practice. Use theoretical and analytical frameworks to explore real-world examples.

CAREER OUTCOMES

Biotechnology is one of the fastest-growing areas in science. With a high demand for skilled graduates, you'll be well placed to pursue roles like:

• Project officer
  • Provide technical support for researchers and liaise with vendors, service personnel and stakeholders.
• Sales representative
  • Increase the market share, provide high-quality customer service and attend conferences for biotechnology businesses.
• Clinical development officer
  • Manage clinical sites and ensure timely delivery of clinical trial enrolment.
• Research and development manager
  • Manage the research, planning and implementation of new programs and protocols. Oversee the development of new products.
• Business developer
  • Maximise sales, develop strategies to enter new markets and achieve financial growth