MS in Clinical Trials Management

Area of Study Overview

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The Master of Science (MS) degree program with an area of study in Clinical Trials Management prepares students for advancement in clinical research and those preparing for transition into the field. The 36-credit program is offered completely online and was designed for working professionals by pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organization experts who work in the clinical research field.

The program can be completed in less than two years on a part-time basis and without the need for students to sacrifice their professional and personal responsibilities. Online courses are delivered asynchronously, so students can access and complete their assignments on their own schedule and set their own pace.

Graduates learn the fundamentals of the clinical trials environment, study design and management, and develop expertise in the day-to-day decision making required in the clinical research work environment. Each course includes exercises designed to further enhance drug development knowledge through reading, interactive discussions between students and mentors, and assignments that mirror workplace requirements.

Credit Distribution

I. Core (18 Credits)

APS-600	Enhancing Performance in Technology Organizations	3
APS-601	Technology Innovation and Commercialization	3
APS-602	Managing People in Technology-Based Organizations	3
APS-510	Project Management for Technology	3
APS-610	Cost Estimation and Financial Management for Engineers and Technologists	3
THC-625	Technology and the Human Community: Challenges and Responses	3

II. Area of Study (12 Credits)

CTM-510	Introduction to Clinical Trials Research and Drug Development	3
CTM-520	Clinical Trials Research: Practice to Policy	3
CTM-530	Introduction to Clinical Trials Data Management	3
CTM-540	Ethical Issues and Regulatory Principles in Clinical Trials	3

III. Capstone (6 Credits)

APS-700

Master Project in Applied Science and Technology

6

Total Credit Hours: 36

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the area of study, students will be able to:

• initiate, design, and conduct research compliant with all rules and regulations including those regarding safety and company or hospital ethics;
• integrate theoretical concepts and research findings into product and/or process innovation;
• incorporate productivity measurement and project planning tools to plan, manage, and evaluate projects that support organizational goals; and
• demonstrate leadership in the workplace through the use of advanced technological and management tools and techniques.