Business Option
This option is offered within the following major(s):
The Business option is a Track-Two option in the BS degree in Chemistry designed for chemists who are interested in business pursuits. Examples could include opening a small business, working in marketing, supply chain, or analytics, or as preparation for entering the MBA program at OSU. Students who complete these business courses and some additional courses may be eligible to apply to the MBA program in the College of Business. All students serious about pursuing an MBA should make an appointment with a College of Business MBA advisor. Students earn a BS degree in Chemistry in four years and can also fulfill coursework required as part of a minor in the College of Business. Check the Catalog listing for each minor to find the additional requirements of those programs.
This option is also a good stepping stone for law school or graduate studies in chemistry. The option includes six courses in accounting, law, finance, organizational systems.
Option Code: 523
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| BA 260 | INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 4 |
| BA 315 | ACCOUNTING FOR DECISION MAKING | 4 |
| BA 351 | MANAGING ORGANIZATIONS | 4 |
| BA 360 | INTRODUCTION TO FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT | 4 |
| BA 390 | PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING | 4 |
| ECON 201 | *INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS | 4 |
| ST 314 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS FOR ENGINEERS | 3-4 |
| or ST 351 | INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS | |
| Electives | ||
| Select one course from the following suggested emphasis areas: | 4 | |
| Small Business | ||
| SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SOCIAL INITIATIVES | ||
| INNOVATION MANAGEMENT | ||
| VENTURE MANAGEMENT | ||
| Sales and Marketing | ||
| PROFESSIONAL SALES | ||
| MBA Preparation | ||
| OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 31-32 | |
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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)
- 1
BA 357 requires a special override from an advisor in the CoB because chemistry majors substitute ST 351 or ST 314 for BA 275
Option Code: 523