Business of Science

The business of science minor is designed for both science and business students who are considering a career as a scientist or in a a scientific business. Upon successful completion of the minor, the student will understand the fundamentals and cultures of both business and science, and will be able to work more effectively and communicate across discipline lines.
 
Minor in Business of Science: 18 semester hours, including ECON 237, BA 235, 337, 373, 374, 489. In addition, students must complete 16 hours of majorlevel coursework from one of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry or physics.
 
 
BA 489. Business of Science (3:3:0)
A study of the managerial and strategic dimensions of decision-making in business and science operations it the scientific market environment. A changing scenario-based simulation requires student teams acting as senior managers to make decisions involving scientific research (to include goals, methodology, and funding) market strategy and analysis, funding sources, and legal and ethical issues. Outside experts from industry will present actual case studies and workshops. Prerequisites: BA 235, 337, 374 plus 16 hours of major-level coursework from on of the following disciplines: biology, chemistry or physics.