Transfusion Medicine, MSTM
Program Director: Susan T. Johnson, MSTM, MT(ASCP)SBBCM
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Degree Offered
Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine
Program Description
The transfusion medicine program is a collaboration between Marquette University and Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin. The first 18 credits must be completed at Versiti within two and a half years of starting the program. Additional credits are completed exclusively at Marquette University.
Students must be enrolled in the Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) program at Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, Versiti's independent course of study, in order to be eligible to apply for the master of science in transfusion medicine program at Marquette University. No exceptions are made to this requirement. Students have the option to enroll at Marquette while in the SBB program if it does not interfere with course work at Versiti.
Visit the department website for more detailed program information.
Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine
Specializations: Business Administration, Education, Science
For Plan B (non-thesis option – default), students must complete 39, 40 or 40.5 total graduate-level credit hours depending on specialization. Students must complete 18 credit hours in transfusion medicine (TRME) courses, credit hours in specialization courses (19.5 credit hours in business administration, 18 credit hours in education, or 18 or 19 credit hours in science), and complete a capstone for 3 credit hours. When the 18 TRME credits are completed at the Versiti Blood Center, the student is required to take a national examination.
Core Courses
TRME students are required to take the following courses (18 credits) and complete a capstone (3 credits), for a total of 21 TRME credits. Students must also fulfill the requirements for one of the three specializations of business administration, education or science.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| TRME 6101 | Introduction to Transfusion Medicine | 1 |
| TRME 6201 | Immunohematology 1 | 2 |
| TRME 6202 | Immunohematology 2 | 2 |
| TRME 6220 | Essentials of Blood Collection and Testing | 3 |
| TRME 6301 | Management and Education in Transfusion Medicine | 3 |
| TRME 6401 | Anemias and Related Topics | 2 |
| TRME 6402 | Hemostasis and Transplantation | 2 |
| TRME 6501 | Pathophysiology in Transfusion Medicine | 2 |
| TRME 6998 | Transfusion Medicine Project | 1 |
| TRME 6997 | Transfusion Medicine Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 | |
Specialization Requirements
Business Administration
Students must select an area of study from the following: accounting and finance, general business, management information systems, marketing, operations and supply chain management and organizational management. All TRME business administration students must take 19.5 specialization credit hours. The number of required and elective courses vary depending on the area of study selected (see each course list for detail). Students must meet all prerequisite requirements for the master of business administration classes. Those students who have academic backgrounds sufficient to waive any of the required courses are allowed to complete additional elective course work.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Business Administration Courses for All Areas of Study | ||
| MBA 6040 | Business Essentials - Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 6050 | Business Essentials - Economics | 1.5 |
| MBA 6060 | Business Essentials - Finance | 1.5 |
| MBA 6070 | Business Essentials - Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MBA 6080 | Business Essentials - Marketing | 1.5 |
| MBA 6090 | Business Essentials - Operations and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 6120 | Concepts for Ethical Business Practice | 1.5 |
| or MBA 6130 | Corporate Social Responsibility | |
The required business administration courses ensure a fundamental understanding of the basics of accounting, human resources and organizational issues in the work place. In addition, the environmental influences courses place a strong emphasis on Marquette’s traditional focus on societal concerns and the social responsibilities of today’s working professional.
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MBA 6040 | Business Essentials - Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 6050 | Business Essentials - Economics | 1.5 |
| MBA 6060 | Business Essentials - Finance | 1.5 |
| MBA 6070 | Business Essentials - Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MBA 6080 | Business Essentials - Marketing | 1.5 |
| MBA 6090 | Business Essentials - Operations and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 6120 | Concepts for Ethical Business Practice | 1.5 |
| or MBA 6130 | Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| ACCO 6200 | Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| FINA 6200 | Advanced Financial Management | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 3 | |
| Financial Statement Analysis | ||
| Topics in Finance | ||
| Investment Banking | ||
| Investments | ||
| Bank Management | ||
| International Financial Management | ||
| Real Estate Finance and Investments | ||
| Fixed Income Markets and Securities | ||
| Sustainable Finance | ||
| Topics in Finance | ||
| Seminar in Finance | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 | |
GENERAL BUSINESS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MBA 6040 | Business Essentials - Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 6050 | Business Essentials - Economics | 1.5 |
| MBA 6060 | Business Essentials - Finance | 1.5 |
| MBA 6070 | Business Essentials - Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MBA 6080 | Business Essentials - Marketing | 1.5 |
| MBA 6090 | Business Essentials - Operations and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 6120 | Concepts for Ethical Business Practice | 1.5 |
| or MBA 6130 | Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| ACCO 6200 | Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | 3 |
| or FINA 6200 | Advanced Financial Management | |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | ||
| Advanced Financial Management | ||
| Digital Innovation Strategies | ||
| Marketing for Management Decision Making | ||
| Operations and Supply Chain Management | ||
For 3 of the 6 elective credit hours, students may choose two 1.5-credit courses from: | ||
| Leading People and Change | ||
| Leading Innovation and Creativity | ||
| Leadership Coaching and Development | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 | |
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MBA 6040 | Business Essentials - Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 6050 | Business Essentials - Economics | 1.5 |
| MBA 6060 | Business Essentials - Finance | 1.5 |
| MBA 6070 | Business Essentials - Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MBA 6080 | Business Essentials - Marketing | 1.5 |
| MBA 6090 | Business Essentials - Operations and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 6120 | Concepts for Ethical Business Practice | 1.5 |
| or MBA 6130 | Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| INSY 6200 | Digital Innovation Strategies | 3 |
| or INSY 5931 | Topics in Information Systems | |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Project Management | ||
| Privacy and Security | ||
| Global Information Systems Outsourcing | ||
| Systems Analysis and Design | ||
| Topics in Information Systems | ||
| Independent Study in Information Systems | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 | |
Marketing
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MBA 6040 | Business Essentials - Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 6050 | Business Essentials - Economics | 1.5 |
| MBA 6060 | Business Essentials - Finance | 1.5 |
| MBA 6070 | Business Essentials - Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MBA 6080 | Business Essentials - Marketing | 1.5 |
| MBA 6090 | Business Essentials - Operations and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 6120 | Concepts for Ethical Business Practice | 1.5 |
| or MBA 6130 | Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| MARK 6200 | Marketing for Management Decision Making | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Consumer Behavior | ||
| Integrated Marketing Communications | ||
| Digital Marketing | ||
| Customer Relationship Management | ||
| Sales Management | ||
| Global Marketing Strategy | ||
| Marketing Research | ||
| Marketing Analytics | ||
| Marketing Ethics, Markets and Social Responsibility | ||
| Marketing and Social Entrepreneurship | ||
| Brand Management | ||
| Topics in Marketing | ||
| Independent Study in Marketing | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 | |
OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MBA 6040 | Business Essentials - Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 6050 | Business Essentials - Economics | 1.5 |
| MBA 6060 | Business Essentials - Finance | 1.5 |
| MBA 6070 | Business Essentials - Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MBA 6080 | Business Essentials - Marketing | 1.5 |
| MBA 6090 | Business Essentials - Operations and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 6120 | Concepts for Ethical Business Practice | 1.5 |
| or MBA 6130 | Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| OSCM 6200 | Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| OSCM 6931 | Topics in Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| OSCM 6995 | Independent Study in Operations and Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 | |
Organizational Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MBA 6040 | Business Essentials - Accounting | 1.5 |
| MBA 6050 | Business Essentials - Economics | 1.5 |
| MBA 6060 | Business Essentials - Finance | 1.5 |
| MBA 6070 | Business Essentials - Information Systems | 1.5 |
| MBA 6080 | Business Essentials - Marketing | 1.5 |
| MBA 6090 | Business Essentials - Operations and Supply Chain Management | 1.5 |
| MBA 6120 | Concepts for Ethical Business Practice | 1.5 |
| or MBA 6130 | Corporate Social Responsibility | |
| HURE 5140 | International Human Resources Management | 3 |
| or MANA 6140 | International Management | |
| Elective Courses | 6 | |
| Employment Law | ||
| Strategic Compensation and Rewards | ||
| Talent Development | ||
| Managing Human Capital | ||
| Leading for Inclusion | ||
| Topics in Human Resource Management | ||
| Contemporary Leadership: Theory, Research and Application | ||
| Strategic Communication | ||
| Character Driven Leadership | ||
| Change Leadership | ||
| Topics in Leadership Studies | ||
| Independent Study in Leadership Studies | ||
| Managing Behavior in Organizations | ||
| Change Leadership in Self and Organizations | ||
| Negotiations | ||
| International Management | ||
| Topics in Management | ||
| Independent Study in Management | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 19.5 | |
Education
Students in this specialization are required to take three core courses and three electives. Those students who have academic backgrounds sufficient to waive any of the required courses are allowed to complete additional elective course work.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| Research Methods in Counseling | ||
or EDPL 6000 | Introduction to Educational Inquiry | |
| Learning and Curriculum Theories | ||
| Instructional Leadership | ||
| Elective Courses | 9 | |
| Intermediate Research and Statistics | ||
| Measurement and Evaluation (COPS 8310 is a prerequisite for COPS 8320) | ||
| Social Justice Advocacy in Student Affairs | ||
| Student Development in Higher Education | ||
| Environmental Theory Assessment in Higher Education | ||
| Organizational Theory and Administration in Higher Education | ||
| Theories of Learning Applied to Instruction | ||
| American Law and the Educational Organization | ||
| Curriculum Leadership | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 | |
Science
Students in this specialization are required to take three core courses and 9-10 credits of electives. Those students who have academic backgrounds sufficient to waive any of the required courses are allowed to complete additional elective course work.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL 5201 | Genomics and Bioinformatics | 3 |
| BIOL 5806 | Immunobiology | 3 |
| CHEM 5530 | Biochemistry 1: Macromolecular Structure and Function | 3 |
| Elective Courses | 9-10 | |
| Experimental Molecular Biology | ||
| Molecular Evolution | ||
| Conservation Biology | ||
| Biochemistry 2: Bioenergetics and Metabolism | ||
| Advanced Experimental Design | ||
| Scientific Writing | ||
| Biometry | ||
| Protein Structure and Function | ||
| Proteostasis | ||
| Epigenetics | ||
| Protein Trafficking and Organelle Identity in Eukaryotic Cells | ||
| Cell and Molecular Biology of Early Development | ||
| Advanced Physiology and Organ Systems | ||
| Microbiomes in Health and the Environment | ||
| Microbial Diversity and Ecology | ||
| Topics in Biology | ||
| Seminar in Biochemistry and Genetics | ||
| Seminar in Cell and Developmental Biology | ||
| Seminar in Physiology | ||
| Seminar in Microbiology | ||
| Characterization of Organic Compounds | ||
| Modern Concepts of Organic Chemistry | ||
| Physical Methods of Analysis | ||
| Analytical Separations | ||
| Research Methods in Counseling | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 18-19 | |
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TRME 6101 Introduction to Transfusion Medicine (1 credits)
An overview of transfusion medicine from basic science concepts to the regulations and quality systems required, along with research concepts and presentation skills. Principles of basic genetics, immunology and red blood cell biochemistry are investigated and applied to blood group serology. An in-depth look at the regulations and accreditations governing the field of transfusion medicine including FDA, CLIA and AABB. Includes an introduction to quality management systems and how they apply to blood collection, donor laboratory testing and patient laboratory testing. Provides an overview of principles of research and an introduction to preparing for oral and written presentation.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Fall Term, 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Fall Term
TRME 6201 Immunohematology 1 (2 credits)
An in-depth study of the human blood groups whose antigens are carbohydrate-based to include the ABO and P blood group systems and Lewis system. Discusses history, genetics and biochemistry of the carbohydrate-based antigens. Explores their relationship to transfusion therapy and disease epidemiology. Reviews principles of hemagglutination and complement system.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Spring Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Spring Term
TRME 6202 Immunohematology 2 (2 credits)
An in-depth study of the human blood groups whose antigens are protein-based to include, but not limited to: Rh, LW, MNSs, Duffy, Kidd, Kell and Lutheran blood group systems. Discusses history, genetics and biochemistry of the protein-based antigens. Explores their relationship to transfusion therapy and disease epidemiology. Includes practical experience in problem solving patient or donor typing problems and identifying antibodies to blood group antigens.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Fall Term, 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Fall Term
TRME 6220 Essentials of Blood Collection and Testing (3 credits)
A comprehensive investigation into the theoretical and practical basis involving the selection and processing of blood donors. Presents a thorough understanding of the physiological aspects of blood storage and transport. Emphasizes infectious disease testing as well as the FDA, AABB and CLIA regulations concerning testing.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Spring Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Spring Term
TRME 6301 Management and Education in Transfusion Medicine (3 credits)
A systematic approach in acquiring the fundamentals and principles of planning and implementing an educational program in the clinical setting. Offers practice of presentation skills in a classroom setting and state meeting. Also prepares the transfusion medicine practitioner to manage operational and fiscal affairs in a donor center or transfusion service.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Fall Term, 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Fall Term
TRME 6401 Anemias and Related Topics (2 credits)
An advanced study in the pathological mechanisms underlying the production of human disease involving anemias and leukemias. Emphasizes autoimmune hemolytic anemias, drug-dependent immune hemolytic anemias and hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn. Also discusses parentage testing requirements.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Spring Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Spring Term, 2021 Spring Term
TRME 6402 Hemostasis and Transplantation (2 credits)
A study of the procedures performed, as well as a complete understanding of disease process as it relates to serological and molecular detection of bleeding and clotting diseases. An in-depth look at the immune system as it relates to transplantation. A formal study of the aspects of histocompatibility, platelet and neutrophil immunology and bleeding and clotting disorders. Also discusses histocompatibility antigens and nomenclature in relation to transfusion and transplantation.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Fall Term, 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Fall Term
TRME 6501 Pathophysiology in Transfusion Medicine (2 credits)
An advanced study in the pathophysiology of blood transfusion. Reviews indications for blood transfusion including blood component therapy. Also studies adverse events in transfusion medicine. Emphasizes practical aspects of blood management within a transfusion service.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Fall Term, 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Fall Term
TRME 6931 Topics in Transfusion Medicine (1-3 credits)
In-depth study of concepts, theories, and laboratory techniques in the broad area of transfusion medicine which are not covered in regular courses.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term, 2008 Summer Term
TRME 6952 Colloquium in Transfusion Medicine (0 credits)
Scholarly reports on selected topics in transfusion medicine/immunohematology. Attendance required of all full-time graduate students. SNC/UNC grade assessment.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term, 2008 Summer Term, 1994 Fall Term
TRME 6995 Independent Study in Transfusion Medicine (1-3 credits)
Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in Transfusion Medicine.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2008 Summer Term, 2008 Spring Term, 2007 Fall Term, 2007 Summer Term
TRME 6997 Transfusion Medicine Capstone (3 credits)
Project and concluding paper that integrates the subspecialty course work with transfusion medicine.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Fall Term, 2024 Spring Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Fall Term
TRME 6998 Transfusion Medicine Project (1 credits)
Project and concluding paper on selected subject that integrates Specialist in Blood Banking course work.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Fall Term, 2023 Fall Term, 2023 Spring Term, 2022 Fall Term
TRME 6999 Master's Thesis (1-6 credits)
Master's thesis for M.S.T.M. candidates. S/U grade assessment.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term, 2009 Summer Term, 2008 Summer Term
TRME 9970 Graduate Standing Continuation: Less than Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Designated as less than half-time status only, cannot be used in conjunction with other courses, and does not qualify students for financial aid or loan deferment.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2024 Fall Term, 2023 Fall Term, 2022 Fall Term, 2021 Summer Term
TRME 9991 Professional Project Continuation: Less than Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their professional project. Any professional project credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Professional Project Continuation.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2021 Summer Term, 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term
TRME 9992 Professional Project Continuation: Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their professional project. Any project credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Professional Project Continuation.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term
TRME 9993 Professional Project Continuation: Full-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their professional project. Any professional project credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Professional Project Continuation.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term
TRME 9994 Master's Thesis Continuation: Less than Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of less than half-time status. Requires that the student is working less than 12 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2021 Summer Term, 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term, 2009 Summer Term
TRME 9995 Master's Thesis Continuation: Half-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of half-time status. Requires that the student is working more than 12 to less than 20 hours per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term, 2009 Summer Term, 2008 Summer Term
TRME 9996 Master's Thesis Continuation: Full-Time (0 credits)
Fee. SNC/UNC grade assessment. Allows a student to be considered the equivalent of full-time status. Requires that the student is working 20 hours or more per week on their master's thesis. All six thesis credits required for the degree should be completed before registering for non-credit Master's Thesis Continuation.
Prerequisite: Cons. of prog. dir.
Level of Study: Graduate
Last four terms offered: 2012 Spring Term, 2011 Fall Term, 2009 Summer Term, 2008 Summer Term