Education and Training Resources

Bioinformatics Management

The degree combines a solid foundation in bioinformatics research, tools, and techniques, with the management skills needed to address the associated legal, ethical, managerial, and business issues. The program is offered in the traditional MS format (https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/systems-biology/bioinformatics-management-ms/) as well as the Professional Science Master's format (https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/systems-biology/bioinformatics-management-professional-science-masters/).

This degree addresses the regional and national need for technically trained managers who will be able to lead teams of bioinformaticians in both the public and private sectors. The degree combines a solid foundation in bioinformatics research, tools, and techniques, with the management skills needed to address the associated legal, ethical, managerial, and business issues. The degree is intended for:

a) Students seeking advancement in their current bioinformatics careers that requires an advanced degree in bioinformatics combined with management expertise.

b) Students with a general background in biological science or computational methods who are planning to enter the field of bioinformatics as managers and would like to strengthen their bioinformatics and managerial expertise.

Year Program Established: 2014
Scholarships/assistanceships may be available: No
Type of academic terms: Semester

Average number of applicants per year: 0
Average number of applicants accepted per year: 0
Average number of incoming students per year: 0
Average number of graduates per year: 4

Program URL: https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/systems-biology/bioinformatics-management-ms/
Syllabus URL: https://catalog.gmu.edu/colleges-schools/science/systems-biology/bioinformatics-management-ms/#requirementstext

Contact Person: Diane St. Germain (dstgerma@gmu.edu)