260.815.01 The Business of Academic Biomedical Research
- Department:
- Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
- Term:
- 4th term
- Credits:
- 1 credit
- Academic Year:
- 2013 - 2014
- Location:
- East Baltimore
- Class Times:
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- Wednesday, 2:30 - 3:20pm
- Auditors Allowed:
- Yes, with instructor consent
- Grading Restriction:
- Pass/Fail
- Contact:
- George Dimopoulos
- Course Instructor:
- Resources:
- Prerequisite:
None
- Description:
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Addresses topics related to business aspects of academic biomedical research, and focuses specifically on organizational, managerial, political, strategic and economical characteristics of academic biomedical research. Prepares students for a career in academic biomedical research by discussing essential features for success, other than the actual science.
- Learning Objectives:
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Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Analyze the economics of academic biomedical research at an institutional and national scale
- Explain basic concepts of research institutions organizational structure and behavior
- Assess the quality of leadership and management styles in an academic research environment
- Develop competitive research project portfolios
- Define basic funding and publishing strategies
- Perform effective career planning and management
- Methods of Assessment:
Students are evaluated on their attendance and active participation in discussions, the preparation and presentation of a short paper on a specific topic.
- Instructor Consent:
No consent required