Business for Bioscientists Certificate
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
402.554.2448
mba@unomaha.edu
Admissions
General Application Requirements and Admission Criteria
Program-Specific Requirements
Application Deadlines (Spring 2025 and Fall 2025)
- Spring: November 1
- Fall: July 1
Other Requirements
- All applicants must be current UNMC PhD students.
- All applicants must have earned a minimum junior/senior GPA of 2.85.
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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
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| These courses are not applicable to the completion of the certificate requirements. | ||
| BSAD 8110 | ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL FUNDAMENTALS | 3 |
| ECON 1200 | SURVEY OF ECONOMICS | 3 |
| Total Credits | 6 | |
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 4 | |
| BSAD 8060 | PEOPLE: CULTIVATING SKILLS FOR LEADERSHIP | 2 |
| BSAD 8420 | MARKETING: UNDERSTANDING CONSUMERS AND MARKETS | 2 |
| Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 5 hours from the following: | 5 | |
| BSAD 8150 | ECONOMICS: ESSENTIAL CONCEPTS FOR MANAGERS | 2 |
| BSAD 8210 | ACCOUNTING: DECISIONS & CONSEQUENCES | 2 |
| BSAD 8250 | ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR: ENHANCING HUMAN & ORGANIZATIONAL CAPABILITIES | 2 |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| BSAD 8910 | SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS (Business for Bioscientists) 1 | 3 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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All other courses in the program must have been completed prior to enrolling in BSAD 8910.