Business for Bioscientists Certificate

Department of Business Administration, College of Business Administration; Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences

Vision Statement

This certificate program provides a basic understanding of business principles to biomedical PhD students. While UNMC PhD students receive extensive training in research methods and the principles of biology and medicine, they receive no formal training in business fundamentals. However, a significant portion of biomedical PhD students obtain employment in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other industries. For students with these career goals, formal training in business would markedly enhance their career options and competitiveness for these industry positions.

Program Contact Information

Kristi Lynch, Senior Director, Graduate, Executive & Professional Business Programs
100 Mammel Hall (MH)
6708 Pine Street
402.554.4836
mba@unomaha.edu

Jessica Kampfe, MBA Advisor
100 Mammel Hall (MH) 
6708 Pine Street
402.554.3010
mba@unomaha.edu

Program Website

Admissions

General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria

Program-Specific Requirements

Application Deadlines (Spring 2024 and Fall 2024)

  • Spring: November 1
  • Fall: July 1 (June 1 for international students)

Other Requirements

  • All applicants must be current UNMC PhD students.
  • All applicants must have earned a minimum junior/senior GPA of 2.85.
  • English Language Proficiency: Applicants are required to have a command of oral and written English. Those who do not hold a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from the U.S., OR a baccalaureate or other advanced degree from a pre-determined country on the waiver list, must meet the minimum language proficiency score requirement in order to be considered for admission.

    • Internet-based TOEFL: 80, IELTS: 6.5, PTE: 53, Duolingo: 110
  • Resume: Include employment and educational history

Degree Requirements

The 12 credit hours needed to fulfill certificate requirements does not include the foundation courses listed below. 

Foundation Courses

These courses are not applicable to the completion of the certificate requirements.
BSAD 8110ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS3
ECON 1200SURVEY OF ECONOMICS3
Total Credits6

Requirements

Required Courses4
BSAD 8060PEOPLE: CULTIVATING SKILLS FOR LEADERSHIP2
BSAD 8420MARKETING: UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS AND MARKETS2
Electives
Select a minimum of 5 hours from the following:5
BSAD 8150ECONOMICS: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS FOR MANAGERS2
BSAD 8210ACCOUNTING: DECISIONS & CONSEQUENCES2
BSAD 8250ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: ENHANCING HUMAN & ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES2
Exit Requirements
BSAD 8910SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS (Business for Bioscientists) 13
Total Credits12
1

All other courses in the program must have been completed prior to enrolling in BSAD 8910.