1. Innovate.
Inspire.
Transform.
"Although there are a number of
"internship" programs available for
business students, the MMB case
study program is unique in that the
students approach the project as a
self-directed team, rather than as in-
dividuals. A collaborative team ap-
proach to problem-solving is impera-
tive in today's business environment,
and the exposure that the students
receive to working as a team in the
MMB program will be invaluable as
they pursue careers in business."
-Partnering company representative
MASTER’S OF MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY • Tel: (919) 513-7206 • Fax: (919) 515-7867 • MMBProgram@ncsu.edu
http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/mmbprogram/

2. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Offers students training in cutting-edge cell and molecular technology
• Provides a working knowledge of the business components of the
biotechnology industry
• Prepares graduates for leadership roles in industry
• Emphasizes written and verbal communication, leadership, team-building,
ambiguity management, flexibility, and discipline
• Students take courses in science and business along with professional training
with local companies through Case Study Projects and Internships
• The interdisciplinary academic training is provided by the Department of Plant
and Microbial Biology, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College
of Sciences, the College of Management, The Biomanufacturing Training and
Education Center (BTEC), and the Biotechnology Program
MMB/MBA Option
MMB students have the option of entering NC State University’s Poole College
of Management’s MBA program for one year after completion of the MMB pro-
gram to receive their MBA with a concentration in either Bioscience Manage-
ment or Entrepreneurship.
Interested MMB students can take the GMAT or use their GRE scores (must have
been taken within 5 years of applying to the MBA program) and apply to the
MBA Program, typically during the summer or fall of their second year in the
MMB program.
60,000:The number of people employed by the
biotechnology industry in North Carolina
$78,000: The average salary of biotechnology employees
(North Carolina Biotechnology Center, www.ncbiotech.org, 2014)
Do you want to be a bioscience leader?
The MMB program is a two-year, 40-credit hour interdisciplinary program composed
of 16 credit hours of science courses, 9 credit hours of MBA courses, and 15 credit
hours of Case Study projects and internships in collaboration with the biotechnology
industry.
Average OVERALL
salary for MMB gradu-
ates:
$70,000/yr*
Average salary 1-6 years
post graduation with-
out an MBA:
$65,000/yr*
With an MBA:
$71,500/yr*
Average salary 7+
years post gradua-
tion without an MBA:
$79,000/yr*
With an MBA:
$93,000/yr*
*As of 2014
The Master’s of Microbial
Biotechnology at North Carolina State University

3. Semester 1:
Industry Case Studies
Microbiology Core Course 1
Techniques in Biotechnology
Semester 2:
Industry Case Studies
Microbiology Core Course 2
MBA Elective 1
Summer: Internship
Semester 3:
Industry Case Studies
MBA Elective 2
Biotech/Biomanufacturing Elec-
tives (students take 2)
Semester 4:
Industry Case Studies
MBA Elective 3
Science Elective
INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
Gain experience with the following partnering companies that have supported
the MMB program through case study projects, internships, or guest speakers:
Case Study Examples:
• Evaluation of Oncology Biomarkers with Clinical and Commercial Value
• Regulatory and Market Assessment of Biological Soil Crust Reclamation
• Opportunities in the Veterinary Vaccine Market
• Evaluation of Attached Growth Bioreactors for Potential use in Industrial En-
zyme Production
• Qualification of the medical device market opportunity for a company’s bio-
film dispersing compounds/technology
Humacyte
ImmunoBiosciences
Microbial Insights
Metabolon
Mycosynthetix
North Carolina Biotechnology
Center
Novozymes
Piedmont Biofuels
Quintiles
Syngenta
Wyeth
Zen-Bio
Advanced Liquid Logic
Agile Sciences
Abrovax
Becton Dickinson
Biogen Idec
bioMerieux
BioResource International, Inc
Cognosci
Diosynth Biotechnology
Embrex/Pfizer
Galaxy Diagnostics
GlaxoSmithKline
Hamner Institutes of Health
Sciences
600+:The number of Bioscience companies in North Carolina
(North Carolina Biotechnology Center, www.ncbiotech.org)
Typical semester schedule: Please visit the MMB website for additional
details of our curriculum:
http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/mmbprogram/MMBProgram@ncsu.edu
“The connections and skills I
have made as a student in the
case studies are invaluable. It
is amazing that I get to work
directly with companies on
projects that could have a real
impact. It is this kind of pro-
gram and course that employ-
ers yearn for in Master’s pro-
grams.”
- Nick Taylor, MMB student
The MMB Curriculum:
Manufacturing Success
“I cannot emphasize the real-
ness of the Industrial Case
Studies and how it prepared me
to interact with real companies
and real people in the indus-
try. Thanks to the multi-disci-
plinary course offerings and
industrial case studies provided
by the MMB Program I was able
to make a seamless transition
into industry.”
- Mylad Piroozbakht,
Vice President Livoleo Life
Technologies

4. We are excited for you to consider earning your Master’s of Microbial Biotech-
nology from North Carolina State University! Please check our website for ad-
ditional information regarding application, the curriculum and future events:
http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/mmbprogram/MMBProgram@ncsu.edu
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• BS degree in a Life Science or Biotechnology with coursework in
Microbiology and Biochemistry
• Undergraduate GPA > 3.0
• GRE Scores. Average scores: 156 verbal, 153 quantitative, & 4.0 writing
Minimum scores considered: 146 verbal, 147 quantitative, & 3.0 writing
• TOEFL scores if international
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement of interest
• Application deadline: March 1st for international students, May 1st for
domestic students
Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology
Department of Plant and Microbial Biology
North Carolina State University
Campus Box 7615
Raleigh, North Carolina 27695
Tel: (919) 513-7206 Fax: (919) 515-7867
http://harvest.cals.ncsu.edu/mmbprogram/
MMBProgram@ncsu.edu
CONTACT
For more information about the Master’s of Microbial Biotechnology program,
please contact:
Jason Cramer, Ph.D., M.Ed.
Program Coordinator
Email: jmcramer@ncsu.edu
“The MMB program integrates
science and business educa-
tion with industry training. It is
the dynamic interface between
industry professionals and the
MMB program that creates
the opportunity to respond
to industry’s needs. Together
with industry professionals,
I am employing state-of-the-
art real-life company projects
and new educational methods
with high demands on innova-
tive thinking and adaptation
skills... Graduates are in high
demand in local companies
in the surrounding Research
Triangle Park.”
- Dr. Paul Hamilton,
MMB Program Director
Applying to the MMB Program