- Course Code
- BT5005
- Credit Points
- 10
- Course Coordinator
- Prof Andy Porter
Pre-requisites
Degree at 2II or above from an appropriate academic institution in a science discipline. Appropriate level of written and spoken English. Appropriate level of funding
Overview
A series of lectures and tutorials which will cover the “language” of bio-business using a number of real case studies. Assessment 1: following appropriate guidance through tutorials the students will prepare a presentation that describes a biotechnology of their choice. The emphasis within the presentation will be to “sell” the commercial opportunity offered by the chosen technology rather than simply a delivery of the science. Assessment 2: following appropriate guidance through tutorials the students will prepare a presentation that describes a biotechnology company of their choice. The emphasis within the presentation will be to “sell” the commercial entity concentrating on explaining the business model of the chosen business. Assessment 3: One 2000 word essay. Title will be in the area of competitor analysis of a particular clinical area e.g. cancer therapy
Structure
7 x 1 hour lectures, 5 x 1 hour tutorials during the course
Assessment
Continuous assessment 100% - Two presentations (20% each) and one essay 60%