B.S. Degree in Chemistry with Business Option (Track Two)
Department of Chemistry
Gilbert Hall 153
(541) 737-2081
The Business Option has been created for chemists interested in working in marketing and sales. Students earn a B.S. chemistry degree in 4 years and also fulfills the course work for a minor in Business and Entrepreneurship. The option includes many courses required to enter the MBA program at OSU. This degree is also a good stepping stone for law school. This option includes six courses in accounting, finance, and organizational systems.
Chemistry Core (79 - 81 credits) |
CH 231/231H & 271, 232/232H & 272, 233/233H & 273 |
General Chemistry (15) |
CH 334, 335, 336 |
Organic Chemistry (9) |
CH 361, 362 |
Experimental Chemistry I (6) |
Select one of the following two options: |
CH 324 or CH 421, 422 & 461 |
Analytical Chemistry (4-9) |
Select one of the following three lab courses: |
CH 462 (WIC) or 463 (WIC) or 464 (WIC) |
Experimental Chemistry II (3) |
CH 411, 412 |
Inorganic Chemistry (6) |
CH 440, 441, 442 |
Physical Chemistry (9) |
MTH 251, 252 & 254 |
Calculus (12) |
PH 201, 202 & 203 OR 211 and 221, 212 and 222, 213 and 223 |
General Physics (15) |
Business Option (27-28 Credits) |
BA 215 |
Fundamentals of Accounting (4) |
BA 260 |
Introduction to Entrepreneurship (4) |
BA 351 |
Managing Organizations (4) |
BA 360 |
Introduction to Financial Management (4) |
BA 390 |
Marketing (4) |
ECON 201 |
Intro to Microeconomics (4 Credits) |
ST 314 OR 351 |
Intro to Stats for Engineers OR Intro to Statistical Methods (3-4) |
Select one of the following courses: |
BA 357 b |
Operations Management (4) a |
BA 362 b |
Social and Entrepreneurship and Social Initiatives (4) |
BA 363 b |
Technology and Innovation Management (4) |
BA 460 c |
Venture Management (4) |
MRKT 488 d |
Professional Sales (4) |
a BA 357 requires a special override from an advisor in the COB because chemistry majors substitute ST 351 or ST 314 for BA 276.
b Suggested for an emphasis in small business.
c Suggested for MBA preparation.
d Suggested for an emphasis in sales and marketing.
Sample Curriculum by year
Baccalaureate Core Requirements
Additional Information about the business option