1. Science
Business
Academia
Industry

2. The biotechnology industry needs business-savvy scientists.

3. So, do you want to be a biosciences leader?

4. Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology
Science + Business =
The MMB program…
A Professional Science Master’s degree program
A two-year, 40-credit hour interdisciplinary program
Offers 16 credit hours of science courses, 9 credit hours of MBA courses, and 15 credit hours of Case Study projects and internships in collaboration with the biotechnology industry.
Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology

5. Established by
a premiere educational institution…

6. We
innovate and
inspire the biotech industry to
transform.

7. Get training in cutting-edge cell and molecular technology
Develop a working knowledge of the business
components of the biotechnology industry
Prepare for leadership roles in industry

8. Learn through an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes…
Written and verbal communication
Leadership
Team-building
Ambiguity management
Flexibility
Discipline

9. Take courses in science and business along
with professional training with local
companies through Case Study Projects and
Internships

10. Industry exposure
Gain experience with the following partnering companies that have supported the MMB program through case study projects, internships, or guest speakers:
Advanced Liquid Logic
Agile Sciences
Abrovax
Becton Dickinson
Biogen Idec
bioMerieux
BioResource International, Inc.
Cognosci
Diosynth Biotechnology
Embrex/Pfizer
Galaxy Diagnostics
GlaxoSmithKline
Hamner Institutes of Health
Sciences
Humacyte
ImmunoBiosciences
Microbial Insights
Metabolon
Mycosynthetix
North Carolina Biotechnology
Center
Novozymes
Piedmont Biofuels
Quintiles
Syngenta
Wyeth
Zen-Bio

11. The MMB/MBA Option
MMB students have the option of entering NC State University’s Poole College of Management’s MBA program to receive their MBA with a concentration in either Bioscience Management or Entrepreneurship.

12. Earning potential
Average salary 1-6 years post graduation without an MBA:
$65,000/yr
With an MBA:
$71,500/yr
Average salary 7+ years post graduation without an MBA:
$79,000/yr
With an MBA:
$93,000/yr

13. Innovate. Inspire. Transform. Google search: MMB