Biochemistry, MS/Business Administration, MBA

Degree: Master of Science (MS)
Field of Study: Biochemistry
Biochemistry (MS) Program Information

Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business Administration (MBA) Program Information

This program is currently not admitting new students.

Program Overview

The dual MBA/MS in Biochemistry degree is offered by the School of Medicine and the Weatherhead School of Management to provide the skills and knowledge necessary for those who wish to attain the following goals:

  • Learn breakthrough business concepts.
  • Participate in the fields of biomedical research and management as well as give students an opportunity to develop expertise in areas of substantive interest.
  • Realize cross-disciplinary collaboration that prepares practitioners to adapt to the changing healthcare environment and create positive, sustainable change for their organizations.
  • Increase job opportunities that are at the intersection of translational science and business. 

MBA/MS in Biochemistry candidates must complete separate applications and be admitted separately to each program. Once students have been admitted, they will consult with the Department of Biochemistry Department Liaison and Senior Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Academic Affairs at the Weatherhead School of Management to determine their appropriate course of study.

To learn more, contact Weatherhead School of Management at 216.368.2030 or wsomadmissions@case.edu, or the School of Medicine at 216.368.1232 or biochem_ms_program@case.edu.

Program Requirements

The dual degree in Master of Biochemistry and MBA program requires students to complete 78 credit hours. The MS in Biochemistry requires 27 credit hours of coursework for the completion of the MS degree. The Weatherhead School of Management requires 51 credit hours of coursework for the completion of the MBA program as part of the dual degree.

In the first year of the dual degree program, students complete 15 core MBA courses (30 credit hours) and one elective MBA course (3 credit hours). In the second year, students complete core Biochemistry courses(14 credit hours), one core MBA course (3 credit hours), and 2 MBA electives (6 credit hours). In the final year of the program, students complete both degrees with the remaining Biochemistry coursework (13 credit hours) and MBA electives (9 credit hours).

As a result of participating in the dual degree program, students complete 9 fewer credit hours of biochemistry coursework than they would if they were in the MS program alone. Those nine hours will be fulfilled by completing WSOM courses, which will then be transferred towards completion of the MS degree.

Dual degree students receive both the Master of Biochemistry and MBA degrees simultaneously upon completion of degree requirements. After completion of both degree programs, two separate diplomas are awarded. Coursework for both programs must be completed within six years of initial enrollment in either program.