Mar 28, 2024  
2011-12 Catalog 
    
2011-12 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Business-Chemistry


Curt Bacon (Business) 541-552-6487, bacon@sou.edu
Steven Petrovic (Chemistry) 541-552-6803, petrovis@sou.edu

There are a variety of excellent career opportunities for persons with thorough chemistry and business backgrounds. These include options in chemical, pharmaceutical, petroleum, electronic, food, and allied industries. In many industries involved with chemical products and processes, these opportunities comprise positions in management, marketing, sales, advertising, technical supervision, product development, and customer service. The business-chemistry program, which leads to the bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree in business-chemistry, is designed to provide the necessary chemical and business knowledge and skills for these careers. Students should plan their coursework in close consultation with advisors from both fields.

Requirements for the Major


1.


Business-chemistry majors are required to maintain a 2.0 GPA in upper division chemistry courses and a 2.5 GPA in all business courses.

2.


All business-chemistry majors must take the Capstone Experience (BA 499  or CH 497 , CH 498 , CH 499 ). Students must consult their department advisor to determine the exact nature of the capstone experience.

Capstone Experience Requirement


(7-8 credits)