Master of Biotechnology Management

Masters (Coursework)

Launch your career in the thriving biotechnology industry.La Trobe's Master of Biotechnology Management helps you understand the potential for developments in biotechnology to advance human health, environmental sustainability, food security and alternative renewables.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time

Study Mode

In person

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$31,600 per year / $63,200 total

International Fees

$31,600 per year / $63,200 total

About this course

Launch your career in the thriving biotechnology industry.

La Trobe's Master of Biotechnology Management helps you understand the potential for developments in biotechnology to advance human health, environmental sustainability, food security and alternative renewables. You'll gain a solid foundation in how to apply leadership and project management skills within the biotechnology industry.

You'll learn:

Proteomics and genomics
- Gain theoretical experience in advanced technologies such as CRISPR-mediated gene editing, next generation sequencing and mass spectrometry along with molecular biology and protein chemistry fundamentals.
Economics
- Explore a variety of economic concepts and how they can be applied in real-world business and policy-making.
Bio-business management
- Examine organisational structure, intellectual property, scientific reasoning, market research and ethics.
Bioinformatics
- Learn how to use and apply commonly available bioinformatics software programs to address biological problems.

The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9.

Sample course structure

Please note, the following course structure is indicative and subject to change depending on your course location, offer year or how you tailor your course with specialisations, majors, minors and electives. Structures for the following year are not normally finalised until October, so the sample provided is based on the most recently approved structure. For more information, please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook.

To qualify for the award of Master of Biotechnology Management, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.

Year 1 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

120 credit points from chosen Core

Year 2 requires the completion of 120 credit points including:

105 credit points from chosen Core
15 credit points from chosen Electives

Study options

Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree.

Subject name Subject code Year Credit points ACADEMIC INTEGRITY MODULE LTU0AIM 1 0 BIO-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BIO5BBM 1 15 BIOINFORMATICS BIO5INF 1 15 PRACTICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY BIO5PRC 1 15 PROTEIN CHEMISTRY BIO5PRO 1 15 PROTEOMICS AND GENOMICS BIO5PAG 1 15 SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION SKILLS BIO5SCS 1 15 SKILLS IN SCIENCE BIO5SIS 1 15 TECHNIQUES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY BIO5TEC 1 15 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY IBU5HRM 2 15 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BUS5IAF 2 15 MANAGEMENT PRACTICE AND THEORY MGT5MPT 2 15 PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS BUS5POE 2 15 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE BUS5SBF 2 15 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT MGT5STR 2 15 SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT & MARKETING BUS5SMM 2 15

A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the La Trobe University Handbook for the subjects available.

See La Trobe University Handbook for more details

The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course structures, electives and options. The delivery of this course can vary between campuses.

Melbourne (Bundoora)

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Study locations

Melbourne

Career pathways

Skilled biotechnology management professionals can find employment in a variety of roles that include:

Sales representative
- Increase the market share, provide high-quality customer service and attend conferences for biotechnology businesses.
Project officer
- Provide technical support for researchers and liaise with vendors, service personnel and stakeholders.
Clinical development officer
- Manage clinical sites and ensure timely delivery of clinical trial enrolment.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Computing & Information Systems courses at La Trobe University.

78.2%

Overall satisfaction

78.2%

Skill scale

74.7%

Teaching scale

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