CSU Channel Islands' Extended University Biotechnology Program
California State University Channel Islands, located in Camarillo, California, offers a leading-edge, 21st century academic program that equip students with the tools to make significant contributions. Its scientific excellence and efforts are being recognized and rewarded. CSUCI has received a $1.7 Million grant from from the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) for its Stem Cell Research Program, and its Professional Science Master's Program received a $30,000 research grant from Amgen, a leading biotech company.
CSUCI's Extended University exemplifies the leading edge academic offerings and commitment to offering students a rich, diverse academic learning experience, and seeks to offer community members an opportunity to participate in its educational offerings. Extended University goal is to extend the mission of the university throughout the community by providing access to quality education for non-traditional students and local organizations.
Extended University's Dual Biotech MS Biotechnology and MBA Degree
Through its extensive program offerings, CSUCI's Extended University is contributing to teaching and developing future scientific professionals. Its programs include an innovative MS Biotechnology and MBA Dual Degree and a Master of Science degree offered to meet the regional and national needs of a well-educated workforce in the biotechnology industry. The program combines rigorous scientific training in biotechnology with graduate course work and experience in business disciplines. It includes foundational courses to provide a knowledge base for non-biology or non-business undergraduate majors, core courses in both the biotechnology and business disciplines, as well as elective courses on cutting-edge topics. A distinguishing feature of this dual degree program is the culminating project which involves student teams that work on real-world problems and applications of biological sciences to the marketplace as well as application of business strategies in the biotechnology industry.
Certificate Program/Online Courses
Its Certification Programs and Courses include Certificates in Biotechnology and Chemistry. Other programs include degree credit course through its Open University and courses for lifelong learners through its Osher Life Learning Institute.
If you are interested in pursuing a degree, or in taking courses to enhance your skills, Extended University also offers online courses. The courses are led by CSUCI faculty and industry professionals. To meet the needs of working adults, courses are offered evenings, partially online (selected courses), and in accelerated formats. In conjunction with CSU San Jose and San Marcos, Extended University is offering online biology courses designed for continuing, graduate students and professionals. Courses include an Introduction to Biopharmaceuticals and DNA & Protein Sequence Analysis.
The following information is provided so you can find out more about Extended University's Dual Biotech MS/MBA degree program and its Certificate Program and online courses. You can also download applications and other forms in PDF format. As an added note, CSUCI also offers a M.S. degree in Bioinformatics and an Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESRM) program.
Extended University
2109 Sage Hall
CSU Channel Islands
One University Drive
Camarillo, CA 93012
Phone: (805) 437-2748
Email: exed@csuci.edu
Website: http://www.csuci.edu/exed/index.htm
CSU Channel Island Website:
http://www.csuci.edu/
Phone:(805) 437-8400
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