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The MPDM program follows a prescribed curriculum. See table below for the schedule and sequence of courses for the two-year program. Students may also take the courses in the program on a part-time basis as needed.
| Semester | Core Disciplines | Management Track | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FALL Year 1 |
Clinical Development Seminar I SMPD 281A (3 units) GWAR |
Developing & Managing People BUS 210 (3 units) May be held either year 1 or Year 2 |
Regulatory Affairs I SMPD 283A (3 units) Online |
| SPRING Year 1 | Clinical Development Seminar II SMPD 281B (2 units) |
Biomedical Project Management SMPD 202T (3 units) or Business Law and Ethics BUS 250 (2 units) |
Regulatory Affairs II SMPD 283B (3 units) Online |
| SPRING - SUMMER Year 1 |
Research / Practicum SMPD 285 (1 unit) |
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| FALL Year 2 |
Special Topics in Clinical Trials Management I or SMPD 289A (2 units) |
Biomedical Project Management SMPD 202T (3 units) or Business Law and Ethics BUS 250 (2 units) |
Statistical Methods in Clinical Trials SMPD 286 (3 units) Online |
| SPRING Year 2 |
Clinical Trials Seminar II SMPD 289B (3 units) Culminating experience (Capstone Project) |
Managing Medical Product Development BUS 284C (3 units) |
Bioinformatics in Drug & Device Development SMPD 287 (3 units) |
Elective for students requiring 9 units per semester: SMPD 285 Special Project (1 unit course per semester)
Georgena Hontalas, Class of 2013
"I’ve recommended this program to a lot of my colleagues at work. You know, a lot of people where I currently work are very interested in pursuing their Master’s. A lot of people don’t know what they want to do."
Michael Morad, Class of 2010
"I think the people that should consider this program are people that are thinking about getting into medical device, biologics, or pharma, or if you’re in the industry, and you want to broaden your skill sets."