Biotech Innovation Nat Sec

3 Credits · Level: Graduate

Biotechnology Innovation, Global Competition, and National Security Biotechnology is emerging as one of the most strategically important industries of the 21st century. Advances in genomics, gene editing, artificial intelligence in drug discovery, and advanced biologics manufacturing are transforming global health while increasingly shaping economic competitiveness and national security. Governments now view biotechnology as a strategic technology sector, comparable to semiconductors and artificial intelligence. This course examines biotechnology innovation from the perspective of industry strategy and global policy. Students analyze strategic decisions faced by biotechnology companies, pharmaceutical firms, venture investors, and policymakers, with particular attention to global competition, supply chain resilience, and national security implications.