THIS COURSE FOCUSES ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY COMPANIES. THE LECTURES INCLUDE LICENSING AND TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, PATENT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT, VENTURE CAPITAL, HUMAN RESOURCES, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, CLINICAL TRIALS, REGULATORY AFFAIRS, FINANCE MANAGEMENT, MARKETING STRATEGY AND DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHERS. THE STUDENTS ALSO HAVE SEVERAL HOURS OF ORAL PRESENTATION FOR LEARNING HOW TO RUN A COMPANY (FROM BENCH TO BUSINESS).