Is Bristol-Myers a Takeover Target? - Sept. 19, 2011

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Monday, September 19, 2011  |   |   |   |  UC Berkeley Extension Professional Program in Project Management for Biopharmaceuticals Use your existing skills and experience to advance your career in the booming field of project management. With the Professional Program in Project Management for Biopharmaceuticals, you learn biopharmaceutical-specific project management best practices. Topics include: • Preclinical and clinical development • Life-cycle and alliance management • Biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and vaccines All UC Berkeley Extension project management courses apply toward professional development units through the Project Management Institute. Fall courses are open for enrollment. Learn more.   •  Is Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (BMY) a Takeover Target? 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