Life Sciences Experience

The executive MBA with Life Science electives combines core curriculum in leadership and commercialization with topical life sciences subjects (Bioinformatics, device regulations and entrepreneurial thinking). Students enrolled in life sciences electives also take part in a 2-3 day trip to New York City, connecting with established and emerging companies in New York’s life science ecosystem.

Women in Bio Partnership

As part of a greater partnership, the RIT Online Executive MBA welcomed three exceptional Women In Bio members into the fall 2024 cohort. Each received exclusive scholarships, recognizing their dedication to making positive and lasting impacts in the life sciences industry. As these scholars from Los Angeles, Seattle, and Philadelphia embark on their Executive MBA journey, we look forward to seeing their growth as leaders, combining their diverse backgrounds with comprehensive business education to drive innovation in an ever-evolving field. Learn more about these scholars.

Students and Alumni

Entrepreneurial Applications in Interoperability

Lamya Hamad '24 (EMBA), Jen Spencer '23 (EMBA), and Alex Sunseri '23 (EMBA) graduated from the inaugural Executive MBA class focusing on Life Sciences electives, which sparked cross-over collaboration. They combined Executive MBA and life sciences learnings with experiences in pharma, health information, and cybersecurity to create Stratus Health Sync, a winning interoperability solution.

The RIT Online Executive MBA with life sciences electives welcomed three exceptional Women In Bio members into the fall 2024 cohort, awarding exclusive scholarship in recognition of their dedication to advancing as leaders in the life sciences industry. Learn more about why these scholars from Los Angeles, Seattle, and Philadelphia chose the nationally ranked Online Executive MBA from Saunders College of Business.

Pain and Pleasure in managing CDMOs

Outsourced Pharma talks to Tony Sampognaro '23 (Executive MBA) about how his degree has enhanced his abilities in navigating the business complexities of Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations in Biotech.