MSc in Business Administration and Bioentrepreneurship
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Duration
2 years
Intake
September
Degree
Master’s
Program Overview
The MSc in Business Administration and Bioentrepreneurship at the University of Copenhagen, offered through Copenhagen Business School (CBS), is a full-time, two-year (four semesters) program that bridges advanced biology/biotechnology with business management. It is part of the BioBusiness & Innovation Platform (BBIP), a collaboration between CBS, the Technical University of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, and leading life science companies in Denmark.
The program prepares students to translate scientific research and intellectual property into innovative products and viable business opportunities, with a curriculum featuring courses in innovation management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship. The teaching incorporates industry experts, real-life business cases, and a three-month internship in a leading life-science company.
Graduates gain competencies in market analysis, valuation, finance, intellectual property rights, and managing biotech companies. The degree is especially suitable for those aiming for careers in biobusiness development, startup creation, and innovation management within the life sciences sector.
Key Information
University
University of Copenhagen (KU)
Campus
Copenhagen
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
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Course Structure
First Year (60 ECTS)
- Focuses on advanced biology and biotechnology courses offered by the University of Copenhagen, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), or equivalent universities.
- Includes compulsory courses and restricted electives primarily in life sciences.
- Mandatory course on Intellectual Property Rights (minimum 5 ECTS).
- Allows students to develop deep scientific knowledge relevant to biotechnology and bioentrepreneurship.
Second Year (60 ECTS)
- Delivered exclusively at Copenhagen Business School (CBS).
- Emphasizes business skills needed to translate bio-innovation into commercial ventures.
- Courses cover innovation management, marketing, finance, biobusiness development, and contracting.
- Includes interdisciplinary projects to develop business plans for real-life bioventures.
- The final semester involves completing a master thesis often connected to an internship in a biotech, pharma, or industrial bio company in the Copenhagen region.
- Internship is typically in a business role such as marketing, business development, or competitor intelligence.
Entry Requirement
Academic
You must have a relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent from Danish or international universities.
Language
IELTS - 6.5/6
TOEFL - 83
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