MBA Coursework
The Master of Business Administration program at NC State prepares business executives for tomorrow's global marketplaces and technologies. The Jenkins MBA program provides students with a solid foundation in basic business management while also allowing them to specialize in an area of interest. Jenkins MBA students are prepared to confront global challenges with practical, technology-driven solutions by combining academic achievement and real-world experience.
MBA 585:
Topics in Bioscience Management
Business processes and strategies across the global BioSciences value chain, including the R&D realities, product life cycles, key elements of product discovery and development, intellectual property, regulatory trials, government approval, production, sourcing, logistics, sales, marketing, and customer service. The complete value chain of a new biotechnology-based product.
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Worked in a small team throughout the semester to analyze CRO case studies and construct a final research paper.
​Research Paper Topic:
"Evaluation of Business Challenges and Opportunities for Alternative Protein Market Trends"
BUS 554:
Project Management
Life cycle view of organizing and managing technical projects, including project selection, planning, and execution. Methods for managing and controlling project costs, schedules, and scope. Techniques for assessing project risk. Use of popular project management software tools. Application of project management tools and methods to product development, software, and process reengineering projects.
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Worked in group throughout the semester as a project management team to work case studies and construct project plans. Here is how our team planned a lighthouse relocation:
