MBA/MS Biology
Degree Requirements
MBA Program Outline
| Required Core | 6 |
| Menu Core | 15-21 |
| Capstone Core | 1.5-3 |
| Elective Courses | 24-31.5 |
| Total | 54 |
Biology Program Outline
| Bio Core I: Molecules Systems | 4 |
| Bio Core II: Cellular Systems | 4 |
| Biology Electives* | 24 |
| Total | 30 |
Total credits required to complete both degrees = 84
Sample Program Sequence - Summary
Program Sequence
| Year | Fall | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | Bio Core I (4), Biology Elective Courses (8) | Bio Core II (4), Biology Elective Courses (8) | Biology Elective Courses (6) |
| Second Year | MBA Required Core and Menu Core (15) | MBA Menu Core and Electives (15) | |
| Third Year | MBA Elective Courses (12.0) | MBA Captsone Core (1.5-3) MBA Elective Courses (9-10.5) |
Total credits required to complete both degrees = 84
Sample Program Sequence - Details
First Year (GSAS)
| Sessions | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall: Register at GSAS September – December (12 credits) | BIOL-GA.1001 Bio Core I: Molecular Systems Biology Electives* BIOL-GA.1045 Protein Biochemistry or BIOL-GA.1080 Viral Diseases or BIOL-GA.1032 Metabolic Disorders | 4 8 |
| Spring: Register at GSAS February – May (12 credits) | BIOL-GA.1002 Bio Core II: Cellular Systems Biology Electives* BIOL-GA.1023 Hot Topics in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases or BIOL-GA.1011 Advanced Immunology or BIOL-GA 2012 Genomics and Global Public Health | 4 8 |
| Summer: Register at GSAS May – August (6 credits) | Biology Electives* BIOL-GA.3304 Research BIOL-GA.3305 Reading Begin MS thesis (qualifying paper) | 6 |
Second Year (Stern)
| Sessions | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall: Register at Stern September – December (15 credits) | Launch Coaching for Impact COR1-GB.1305 Statistics and Data Analysis COR1-GB.1306 Financial Accounting and Reporting COR1-GB.1102 Leadership Menu Core courses: COR1-GB.2103 Strategy I* COR1-GB.1303 Firms and Markets COR1-GB.2311 Foundations of Finance | 3 3 1.5 1.5 3 3 |
| Spring: Register at Stern February – May (15 credits) | Menu core courses: COR1-GB.2310 Marketing COR1-GB.2314 Operations Management COR1-GB.2303 The Global Economy COR1-GB.2104 Strategy II* Business Analytics (TECH-GB.2366 Data Science for Business: Technical or TECH-GB.3366 Data Science for Business: Managerial) MBA1 Elective | 3 3 3 1.5 3 |
| Summer May – August | Business Internship Finish MS Biology thesis |
*Strategy I and Strategy II are required to complete the Strategy core course. You must enroll in both sections of the course in the same term.
We recommend that you take all of the Core. Please carefully review the Full-Time Curriculum to determine your final schedule.)
Third Year (Stern)
| Sessions | Courses | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall: Register at Stern September – December (12 credits) | MBA2 Electives | 12 |
| Spring: Register at Stern February – May (12 credits) | COR2-GB.3101 Professional Responsibility OR LAW-LW.10387 Ethical and Legal Challenges of the Modern Corporation* MBA2 Electives | 1.5-3 9-10.5 |
*This law course counts towards the 9.0 credit maximum of non-Stern credits.