Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise Online Master's Degree

Advance your expertise in biotechnology and learn how it shapes modern business with Brandeis Online’s Master of Science (MS) in Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise degree. 

Program Snapshot

Integrate scientific knowledge with business expertise

Biotechnology is revolutionizing industries and transforming human health worldwide. Today’s biotech leaders must bridge laboratory breakthroughs with business strategy to bring life-changing innovations to market. From AI-driven drug discovery to CRISPR gene editing and sustainable biomanufacturing, biotechnology demands professionals who speak the language of both science and enterprise.

The Brandeis Online master's degree in Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise will prepare you to lead at this critical intersection. Small classes — typically 10 or fewer students — ensure you get personalized attention from instructors who are practicing scientists and researchers.

Benefit from their experience and expertise as you learn to:

  • Translate scientific innovation into viable commercial strategies and sustainable business models
  • Apply cutting-edge technologies like CRISPR, AI-driven development and sustainable bioprocessing to solve complex problems
  • Develop strategic partnerships and navigate regulatory pathways to bring products to market
  • Lead cross-functional teams with confidence in both laboratory and boardroom settings
  • Communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse stakeholders, from investors to consumers

This program has received official STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) designations.

Why study biotechnology at Brandeis Online?

By earning your MS in Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise with Brandeis Online, you’ll benefit from:

  • Applied learning rooted in industry challenges, including case studies, collaborative projects and scenario-based problem-solving.
  • A blend of required and elective courses that allows you to tailor your studies to emerging technologies and areas of professional interest.
  • Small, discussion-driven classes, typically with 12 or fewer students, that allow meaningful interaction and personalized support.
  • Faculty who are practicing scientists, researchers and industry professionals, bringing current insights and real-world experience into every course.
  • A STEM-designated degree, which reflects the program’s scientific rigor and may offer additional professional advantages.
  • Flexible part-time study options that allow you to balance graduate work with personal and professional responsibilities.
  • An affordable tuition model, designed to make high-quality graduate education accessible for working professionals.

What can you do with a Master’s Degree in Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise?

Whether you’re a scientist seeking business expertise, a business professional looking to move into biotechnology or a recent graduate entering the field, the online MS in Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise prepares you to contribute to some of the most innovative work happening today. Breakthrough developments such as CRISPR gene editing, AI-driven drug discovery and sustainable biomanufacturing are fueling strong demand for professionals who can evaluate emerging technologies and help guide strategic, science-based decisions. 

With a master’s degree in applied biotechnology and enterprise, you can support product development, assess commercial potential, inform regulatory or operational planning and contribute to investment or research initiatives. Graduates are well-positioned for roles in environments where connecting laboratory discoveries to real-world impact is essential, like:

  • Business and biotechnology startups
  • Pharmaceutical companies 
  • Research institutions
  • Venture capital firms

Program requirements

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Online Master's Certificates in Biotechnology

If you’re seeking to strengthen your biotechnology expertise before committing to a full master’s degree, our online master’s certificates offer a flexible starting point. The following programs help you build in-demand scientific and enterprise skills that seamlessly carry into our online MS in Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise degree: