The next generation of biotech entrepreneurs
An interdisciplinary, industry-informed degree pathway.
The McKenna Life Sciences, Business and Entrepreneurship (MLSBE) Program at Arizona State University defies traditional disciplinary boundaries to prepare academically outstanding students to solve pressing challenges in medicine and biotechnology.
At ASU, program participants study and work in an environment that thrives on innovation. They are surrounded by leading centers and programs in health and bioscience, such as the Biodesign Institute, Phoenix Bioscience Core and ASU’s latest endeavor to change the future of health care, ASU Health. Experts across the university ecosystem are committed to developing interdisciplinary approaches to improving the health of communities, in Arizona and beyond.
Prepare to change the world.
The MLSBE Program was developed through a partnership between The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the W. P. Carey School of Business at ASU.
That means you have access to highly ranked and innovative courses and programs, world-class research and a robust network of experts from both schools, housed within the largest and most innovative public university in the U.S.
Industry exposure
including events with business leaders and trips to biotech hubs across the U.S.
Top 20 ranked
finance undergraduate program.
Real-world experience
through a senior capstone project at the intersection of business and life sciences.
NeoBio and NeoChem
new approaches to learning science with Dreamscape Learn, an immersive virtual reality experience.
Our vision
Forging a new educational pathway
Our vision is to prepare the next generation of leaders in the business and life sciences industries through a carefully crafted program that pushes students to new levels of competence and leadership with enriching learning environments and a strong network of peers and mentors forged from unique shared experiences.
With the reimagined pathway of the MLSBE Program, students will graduate with two undergraduate degrees and a certificate in the same amount of time as other traditional four-year undergraduate single-degree programs.
Students will apply their knowledge in real-world settings and develop their entrepreneurial skills. Aligned with the technological advancements of today and tomorrow, the MLSBE Program weaves in entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence throughout its courses and events while providing access to the university’s cutting-edge resources.
Defy traditional degree boundaries.
From driving research breakthroughs to bringing new treatments to market, life science and business professionals are needed now more than ever. The MLSBE Program has been carefully crafted to build successful entrepreneurs and leaders at the intersection of science and business.
You’ll complete two degrees and a certificate in the same amount of time as a typical four-year degree program.
Participate in personalized cohort experiences.
Through your class cohort, you’ll build a strong network of peers and mentors. All participants receive unprecedented access to industry leaders, mentorship, internships, hands-on research experience, dedicated career advisers and other specialized support.
Take a look at some of the cohort experiences built into your Sun Devil journey:
Bridge program retreat for incoming first-year students
Corporate engagement visits from experts in the field, as well as immersive trips to biotech hubs
One-on-one career exploration with industry partners
Student-to-student mentorship program
Monthly events including career panels, networking events, lectures and more
Customized course sequences tailored to your chosen degree programs
The MLSBE Program will welcome its first cohort of students in fall 2026. For information on the program application, please complete the form at the link below.
A bold vision for the future of health care
Established through a generous gift from ASU alumni Mark and Sheri McKenna, the MLSBE Program reflects the couple’s shared commitment to advancing innovation in health care.
Both are graduates of the W. P. Carey School of Business class of 2002 — Mark in marketing and Sheri in finance and marketing.
The McKennas’ gift supports a bold vision: to equip students with the interdisciplinary tools, experiences and networks needed to lead the future of health care, which combines academic excellence with real-world experience and industry access.
