Biomedical Enterprise, M.I.S.

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Timothy L. Denning, Director of Graduate Programs
T’Keyah Johnson, Graduate Program Coordinator

Program Goals and Objectives

Given today’s complex challenges and the need for creative solutions, graduates with an M.I.S. degree need to be able to adopt and use information derived from various traditional disciplines, to think logically and critically about information and new ideas, to be flexible and creative, and to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Through interdisciplinary course work, including basic research and team-based projects, as well as experiential learning in a capstone project, graduates from our proposed program will develop the knowledge areas, skills, and strategic approaches that are necessary to make links between critical fields. Graduates will be positioned to enter or to return to the workforce with increased capacity to multi-task within the workplace and to interface effectively with various stakeholders.

Thus, the goals listed below are the main focus of the M.I.S. in Biomedical Enterprise Program.

Enable recognition of how successful work across disciplines advances knowledge and solves problems, and develop the ability to conduct interdisciplinary work
Enhance critical thinking skills with regard to cross-cutting problems, proposed interdisciplinary solutions, and their applications
Increase knowledge of techniques used to enhance creativity
Develop strengths in communication, from verbal, written, and presentation skills, through ethical conduct and professional dispositions in all settings
Encourage sensitivity, understanding, teamwork, and leadership among collaborators from diverse backgrounds
Promote high-level student and faculty engagement in emerging interdisciplinary topics
Create job-ready graduates with professional dispositions appropriate for a smooth interface between relevant fields

To meet the interdisciplinary goals of the M.I.S., the Biomedical Enterprise concentration will be offered jointly by the Institute for Biomedical Sciences (IBMS), Robinson College of Business and the College of Law using a cohort model. Each participating entity will be recognized at the university for its instructional and administrative efforts.

Program Goals in Professional Preparation

Create a new cadre of specialized scientists and practitioners ideally trained to enter or return to the state, national, and international biotechnology workforce.
Provide an environment for preparing students and professionals to participate in a broad-based and evolving economy in biotechnology, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, and preclinical or clinical research.
Develop strengths in communication, from verbal, written, and presentation skills, through ethical conduct and professional dispositions in all settings.
Promote creativity, teamwork, and leadership through interactive courses and real-world experience.
Increase the number of individuals from diverse backgrounds who excel at the intersection of biotechnology, entrepreneurship, and law.

Program Academic Regulations

The maximum time limit for completing the M.I.S. in Biomedical Enterprise is three years from the first semester of admission.

A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for graduate courses taken while a student at Georgia State University. No grade below a C will be accepted towards the degree.

Students should refer to additional program requirements outlined in section 11020 Graduate Enrollment , especially subsections 11020.15 Continuous Enrollment Requirement and Requests to Reenter, 11020.25 Course Load, 11020.40 Grade Point Average and Course Grade Requirements, 11020.50 Scholastic Warning, Exclusion and Suspension and 11020.55 Application for Graduation.

Degree Requirements

The Master of Interdisciplinary Studies (M.I.S.) in Biomedical Enterprise program requires the completion of at least 36 credit hours of study at the master’s level beyond the bachelor’s degree.

Required Core Courses (23 Credit Hours)

BMSC 6010 - Experimental Approaches in Biomedical Research 2 Hours
BMSC 6020 - Biomedical Enterprise Internship Seminar I 1 Hours
BMSC 6030 - Biomedical Enterprise Internship Seminar II 1 Hours
BMSC 6100 - Disease Models in Biomedical Research 3 Hours
BMSC 8030 - Project Management & Compliance 2 Hours
BMSC 8050 - Business Aspects of Translational Medicine 2 Hours
BUSA 7090 - Survey of Business Principles for Non-Bus 3 Hours
ENI 8000 - Organizational Entrepreneurship 3 Hours
ENI 8101 - Improving the Customer Experience 3 Hours
ENI 8102 - Innovating Customer Value 3 Hours
[LAW 7270] Intellectual Property Survey

Elective Courses (10 Credit Hours)

The selection of elective courses will depend on a student’s needs in terms of academic and career goals and must be made in consultation with and approved by the Director of Graduate Studies via an approved program form.

Capstone Experience (3 Credit Hours)

BMSC 6040 - Biomedical Enterprise Capstone 3 Hours

Standards of Performance

The Director of Graduate Programs may require that a student withdraws from a particular course or courses, from the master’s program, or from the college because of unsatisfactory academic work or for other adequate reason. To continue in a master’s program, a student must make reasonable and timely progress in terms of grades and courses toward the degree or certificate concerned. The student’s progress may be reviewed each semester.

As a result of this review, any student whose scholastic performance does not indicate appropriate progress may be required to reduce the course load or may be required to withdraw from the program.