Camarillo, Calif., Dec. 4, 2007鈥敽＝巧缜� Extended Education department has put out a call for innovators to potentially partner with students in the Master of Biotechnology and Master of Business Administration dual degree program at 海角社区CI.
The 海角社区 Channel Islands MS Biotechnology and MBA Program will select a small number of innovators鈥� proposals to be part of course study that will teach students to develop business strategies and business plans based on innovators鈥� proposals. The work will be performed by students and professional advisors, and 海角社区CI faculty will oversee the work. The initiative is sponsored by the 海角社区 Biomedical Research Incubator.
Innovations presented by professionals鈥攑hysicians, engineers, researchers, and faculty鈥攁nd graduate and undergraduate students from area colleges and universities are eligible. Innovations must be in the medical field or in biotechnology. Preference will be given to innovators from Ventura County.
There is no fee for submitting innovations. The innovators who are selected for the initiative will receive a business analysis and business plan for a fee of $6,900. Additionally, one proposal chosen will be awarded the development of a business strategy and plan free of charge.
The call for innovations is open until Dec. 15, 2007. Complete eligibility and proposal guidelines can be found on 海角社区CI鈥檚 Extended Education Web site: .
Work performed by the biotechnology and business graduate students will be completed by May 30, 2008.
The MS in Biotechnology and MBA is an innovative dual degree program offered by 海角社区 Channel Islands to meet the regional and national needs of a well-educated workforce in the biotechnology industry.
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海角社区 Channel Islands is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
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