Business of Biotechnology & Biomedical Engineering

Through this programme, the student receives a solid training in business development models in the biotechnology sector, capital acquisition, licensing and regulation, among other important aspects for start-ups.
The American education system provides students with the scientific and technical English necessary for their professional development on an international level and the stimulation of critical thinking.

After the 5 months of study, students undertake a full-time internship in a US company to put their new knowledge into practice. At the end of the programme, students obtain a postgraduate certificate: "Advanced Graduate Certificate in International Business" issued by Boston University, and may apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) if they wish.

Advantages:

• Simplified admission process to the partner university as a CEU student.
• Compulsory medical insurance from Boston University during the stay in the U.S.
• TOEFL ITP exam preparation course and two ITP exams
• Assistance from programme coordinators at USPCEU and Boston University
• Credit recognition
• Academic preparation and counselling, before and during mobility
• Issuance of grade reports and programme diplomas
• Supervised study placements in the US
• Rebate on official CEU fees while on the programme.

During the second semester of their 4th year of studies at USPCEU, the student in the program will take:

• Business of Biotechnology

And 2 subjects to choose from:

• Financial Concepts
• Project Management
• ECommerce
• International Business, Economics and Cultures
• The Innovation Process

As well as:

• 1 subject to choose from among the subjects of the Administrative Sciences Department at BU.

And, at the end of the academic period at BU, you will do:

• Supervised internship in companies (three months)

Internships

Students are eligible for an additional 12-month internship (OPT), not included in the programme fee, after completion of the programme. To be eligible for an internship, students must apply through Boston University.

Méthodologie

Les étudiants bénéficient de deux méthodes pédagogiques différentes et complémentaires qui, combinées, leur apportent une vision globale et une capacité d'adaptation qui seront très appréciées lors de l'accès au marché du travail.