The online non-thesis Master of Science in Clinical Research Organization and Management (CROM) program, offered by Drexel's nationally-ranked College of Medicine, is tailored for experienced research professionals seeking credentials and clinical management skills. The program provides graduates with an advanced skill set to manage the conduct of clinical investigations, while introducing participants to relevant business, legal and ethical issues. Students work with advisors to customize their course plans to meet career goals. Learn more about the Master of Science in Clinical Research Organization and Management program (Drexel University Online)

Alumni News

Karen Hager, MS
Clinical Research Organization & Management ’19

Karen Hager, MS Clinical Research Organization & Management ’19, became director of clinical research at Medicago, a biopharmaceutical company that uses plant-based manufacturing and virus-like particle technologies to develop innovative vaccines and protein-based therapeutics for infectious diseases and emerging public health challenges. (Pulse Winter 2021)

Dennis Salotti
MS in Clinical Research Organization Management '08

"The MS-CROM program helped by giving me a deep foundation of knowledge in all aspects of clinical development. By understanding the 'why' and the history behind various aspects of drug development, I have been able to apply systems thinking to develop and implement ideas that will shape the future of the industry. Additionally, pursuing an advanced degree while aggressively pursuing a career helped me further refine very pragmatic time-management skills that become essential with the increasing depth and breadth of responsibilities I now hold as a COO of The Avoca Group, an industry authority on quality and compliance in clinical research and development." Read more. (Drexel Magazine, Winter/Spring 2019 "Forty Under 40")

Program Level Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Clinical Research Organization and Management program will achieve six program level outcomes that describe the skills, competencies and knowledge gained through completion of the program curriculum.

• Successfully apply the framework and philosophies of research to the management of clinical trials, employing quality principles of current good clinical practice to produce valid and useful data
• Demonstrate sound ethical principles and values as they are recognized and upheld in research involving a human population
• Use current statistical knowledge and methods in the design, implementation, conduct and assessment of clinical trial management
• Explain the elements of clinical study design, implementation, and data integrity and quality assurance
• Summarize the legislative and regulatory framework that supports the development and registration of new medicines, devices and biologics
• Describe and evaluate the design conduct and documentation of clinical trials as required for GCP guidelines

 
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