STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY · UNITED STATES
Advanced Graduate Certificate in Life Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship (LiSIE AGC)
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12 mo
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Level
- 4 courses (12 credits)Program Structure
- Mini-MBA core + science-aligned electivesCurriculum Focus
- Develop skills for lab or leadership rolesCareer Pathways
- Collaboration between Biology, Engineering, and BusinessInterdisciplinary Approach
The Life Sciences Innovation and Entrepreneurship (LiSIE) Advanced Graduate Certificate (AGC) program is designed to equip science professionals with the business acumen needed to thrive in the biotechnology and life science industries. This program bridges the gap between scientific expertise and commercialization strategies, preparing graduates for leadership roles within science-based enterprises. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to transform scientific ideas into successful products and businesses.
Curriculum
The LiSIE AGC program requires the completion of four courses, totaling 6 credits for the core curriculum and 6 credits for electives, for a total of 12 credits. Students choose two core courses and two elective courses under advisement.
- Core Courses (Choose 2 for 6 credits)
- Fundamentals of the Bioscience IndustryBME 509
- Biotechnology Enterprises – Finance & OperationsBUS 510
- Biotechnology Enterprises – Products & MarketsBME 511
- Technological InnovationsMBA 511
- New Venture CreationMBA 570
- Sustainable EntrepreneurshipMBA 571
- Electives (Choose 2 for 6 credits)
- Graduate GeneticsBGE 510
- Principles of DevelopmentBGE 657
- Introduction to Neuroscience 1BNB 561
- Introduction to Neuroscience 2BNB 562
- NeuropharmacologyBNB/HBH 655
- Principles of PharmacologyHBH 501
- Statistics in Life SciencesHBH 550
- Graduate Pharmacology IHBH 631
- Graduate Pharmacology IIHBH 632
- Molecular GeneticsHBM/MCB 503
- Biology of CancerHBM 522
- ImmunologyHBP 533
- PhysiologyHBY 501
- Cellular Physiology and BiophysicsHBY 530
- Principles of NeuroscienceHBY 554
- Graduate BiochemistryMCB 520
- Cell BiologyMCB 656
- Principles of NeurobiologyNEU 534
- Introduction to Computational NeuroscienceNEU 536
- Introduction to Biomedical InformaticsBMI 501
- Translational BioinformaticsBMI 511
- Clinical InformaticsBSB 512
- Introduction to Computational Structural Biology and Drug DesignCHE/AMS 535
- Molecular Modeling of Biological MoleculesCHE/AMS 536
- Computational BiologyCSE/AMS 549
- Advanced Human GeneticsBEE 520
- Genomics LabBEE 521
- Concepts and Methods in Evolutionary BiologyBEE 562
- Biological OceanographyMAR 502
- Marine ConservationMAR 507
- Engineering Principles in Cell BiologyBME 501
- Advanced Numerical & Computation Analysis Applied to Biological SystemsBME 502
- BiomechanicsBME 510
- Special Topics in Biomedical EngineeringBME 670
- Biomolecular Structure and AnalysisCHE 541
- Chemical BiologyCHE 542
- Chemical Approaches to BiologyCHE 543
- Biological Dynamics and NetworksCHE 559
- Environmental BiotechnologyCIV 526
- Pharmacology to Pharmacy: Practical Clinical Aspects for Non-CliniciansHBH 505
- Pathobiology for Graduate Health Care PractitionersHBP 511
- Health Care Delivery SystemsHHA 500
- Health Information Systems and HIT EssentialsHHA 502
- Health Economics and PolicyHPA 527
- Introduction to Biostatistics & EpidemiologyHPA 585
- Systems Engineering ManagementEST 519
- Technology, Policy, and Innovation: Theory and PracticeEST 600
- Intellectual Property StrategyBUS 567
- Leadership, Team Effectiveness and CommunicationsMBA 506
- Technological InnovationsMBA 511
- Business StrategyMBA 512
- EntrepreneurshipMBA 570
- Technology TransferMCR 630
- Foundations of Science CommunicationCOM 565
Careers
This certificate program prepares you for leadership roles in the biotechnology and life science industries, enabling you to leverage your scientific expertise in areas such as business development, product management, and entrepreneurship.
- Biotechnology professional
- Business development manager
- Product manager
- Entrepreneur
- Company leader
Entry requirements
Graduate StandingApplicants must hold Graduate Student standing at Stony Brook University, typically meaning admission to a PhD, Master's, or accelerated Bachelor's/Master's program.
This certificate is intended for current Stony Brook University graduate students.
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Tuition and living cost information is not specified for this program. Please contact the program directly for details.
How to apply
1. Confirm EligibilityEnsure you are a current SBU student with Graduate Student standing (enrolled in a PhD, Master's, or accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s program).
2. Contact the ProgramEmail the LiSIE program at bme_lsi_agc@stonybrook.edu.
3. Review Your Study PlanDiscuss your current course of study with the program director to determine which courses can count towards the certificate.
4. Follow Next StepsThe program will guide you on the specific procedures for enrollment and course selection.