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Global Leadership Program Option 4

Master of Science (Biotechnology)
from Swinburne University of Technology

Master of Science in Leadership
from Northeastern University

Master of Science (Biotechnology)

This course offers a unique opportunity for Biotechnology students to combine their scientific knowledge with leadership skills and fundamentals of management. It is widely recognised that the modern biotechnology industry is in need of 'biopreneurs' or professionals with a significant background in science and strategic business acumen to push the industry forward. The program also aims to provide advanced education in biotechnology and to prepare students for undertaking diverse types of careers in this field, such as in medicine and health, agriculture, pharmaceutical and environmental industries, biotechnology businesses, as well as the education sector.

The program is specifically aimed at students who have a first degree in basic biological or chemical sciences e.g. botany, zoology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, agriculture and veterinary science. It aims to provide in-depth studies of the key areas of biotechnology, including molecular biology, and medical, industrial, forensic and agricultural biotechnology, and the diverse applications of these areas. The program is structured to provide flexible options that allow students to undertake studies to their desired level and focus on their field of interest, by selecting appropriate units and research project topics.

 

Biotechnology Units

Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of a number of professional associations and societies in fields such as biotechnology, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics. These professional associations and societies include: AusBiotech Ltd, Genetics Society of Australia (GSA), Australian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM) and The Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).
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Leadership Stream

Taught in Melbourne, by Northeastern University academics

The traditional concept that leadership skill resides solely with a small handful of top executives has given way to contemporary collaborative models where influence and decision-making authority is distributed throughout an organisation. Today's workforce continues to diversify, and the tasks to be accomplished become more complex. This Leadership stream is designed to assist today's leaders and prepare emerging leaders in meeting these challenges.

The units incorporate an action-learning approach that is intended to leverage the interdisciplinary backgrounds of participants to help build leadership competencies.

Leadership Units:

Note: Master of Science in Leadership is highly structured and leadership units are only offered once a year.

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Course Details

Course Fees - 2010

  • Domestic Students A$1,950 (per biotechnology unit) A$1,975 (per leadership unit)
  • International Students A$24,750 (annual)

Duration

2 years full-time (Australian students may study part-time)

Intakes

February, June & August

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Additional Course Information

Students may not request to replace a required unit in their academic program with another comparable unit. Students cannot exit this program with either the Master of Science (Biotechnology) or the Master of Science in Leadership without completing all 18 units as above.

Click here for more information about course structures and planners.

Click here for full course information for international and domestic students.

Click here for information about Swinburne or Northeastern academic requirements.

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Building Financial Relationships Lecture Video

Get a taste of what to expect in the classroom with this lecture snippet from visiting Northeastern University academic Christyne Vachon.

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