I am currently a first year in the non-thesis Master's of Microbial Biotechnology (MMB) program. The North Carolina State University based graduate program supplements a scientific understanding with business experience, as many aspects of the program teach students to apply their scientific minds to business situations. My coursework focuses on biomanufacturing and industrial biotechnology, as well as hopefully yielding me a certification in upstream bioprocessing. While many MMB students enter an MBA program following graduation, I still have not decided if I will pursue this track. Regardless, I know my experiences in the MMB program will provide the necessary perspective to become a pivotal collaborator in the biotechnology industry.