KU’s minor in Clinical Trials Management provides students with an understanding of the principles and techniques that are used to design, implement and manage clinical trials, a rapidly growing field of clinical research which is involved with conducting studies to ensure the safety and effectiveness of new drugs, devices, diagnostics and treatment regimens.  The minor provides a comprehensive overview of the regulations, ethical principles, and scientific methods that are used to monitor and control clinical trials, including the development process of clinical trials from protocol development to data collection, analysis, and reporting.  Overall, the minor in clinical trials management prepares students to work in the clinical trial field in industry, research, and government settings.

Minor Requirements

Coursework required for the minor is designed to provide a broad exposure to the key concepts of clinical trials management, including trial design, management, and operations, as well as legal, ethical, and regulatory issues specific to clinical trials.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
HMGT 500	Introduction to Clinical Trials Management	3
PMGT 305	Foundations of Project Management	3
HMGT 440	Applied Ethics in Clinical Trials and Healthcare	3
or HMGT 320	Applied Healthcare Law and Ethics
HMGT 460	Healthcare Law and Regulation	3
HMGT 310	Health Communication	3
Stats/Data Course		3