Biomedical Translation and Commercialization Endeavor Badge (5-6 credits)

Overview

Professionals interested in expanding their knowledge of the life sciences beyond the laboratory can accomplish their learning goals as they pursue the Biomedical Translation and Commercialization Endeavor Badge. The Biomedical Translation and Commercialization badge offers scientists, engineers, and other professionals the ability to develop new business, project management, regulatory, technology transfer skills, and leadership skills essential for non-laboratory jobs in science and industry.

Requirements

Upon completion of the following badge requirements, students will be issued the Biomedical Translation and Commercialization Endeavor digital badge for use on their resume, online portfolio, website, and social media pages.

• 5-6 credits of technology transfer, business, and industry (TECH) courses (100-500 level) or 4 credits of TECH courses and 2 credits of LEAD courses.
• 1 project management workshop can qualify for up to 2 credits of the digital badge.
• For all qualifying courses, students must earn a letter grade of C or above or a “pass” if the course is pass/fail. Audited courses do not qualify toward the digital badge.
• Courses completed since January 2021 can be applied toward the digital badge.