Eastern Michigan University's Clinical Research Administration MS Program is a two-year graduate program with 34-35 credit hours. The program aims to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to join and progress in clinical research administration. In recent years, there has been tremendous growth in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device research and development. In addition, collaborative initiatives between industry, academia, and the clinical research community have significantly expanded the opportunities for individuals to participate in the clinical research enterprise. To conduct the growing number of clinical research studies, there needs to be an extended and better-qualified workforce that possesses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities necessary to coordinate and monitor clinical trials and manage data interfacing with the global regulatory agencies. Eastern Michigan University developed one of the first academic programs designed to produce individuals credentialed to function in the area of Clinical Research Administration and is now a national leader in the area.