The MS in Biotechnology Management at the Paul Merage School of Business, University of California, Irvine, is a unique joint graduate degree with the School of Biological Sciences. The program is designed to prepare scientists for leadership roles in biotechnology, science, and engineering-based companies by integrating advanced training in biotechnology with business and management education. The curriculum features in-depth coursework in biotechnology and business, including an eight-unit teaching laboratory, a research component with UCI faculty, intensive management training, experiential consulting projects, business plan development, and a capstone course integrating science and management. Topics covered include finance, product development, pharmaceuticals, project management, regulatory affairs, and ethics. Career planning and professional development are embedded through proseminar courses and industry guest lectures.