Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry)/MBA Joint Degree Program

This program is designed to develop scientists who can serve as managers, group leaders and analysts in chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical diagnostic and investment companies. Students completing this program will be able to understand and appreciate the nature of the scientific hurdles facing scientists, the financial and stakeholder pressures experienced by management, and the influence of this research on day-to-day corporate operations. The graduate is awarded a B.S. degree in either chemistry or biochemistry, and an MBA.

The program consists of courses required for a major in either chemistry or biochemistry, courses that fulfill all the undergraduate business foundation requirements and courses required to complete the MBA program at The University of Tampa. Provisional acceptance into the program will be granted upon completion of the application requirements and the course requirements for years one and two, with final acceptance granted upon completion of the application requirements and the course requirements for years one through three. Participants in this program are required to successfully complete three internships in chemistry and business.

Application and Acceptance into the B.S. Biochemistry/MBA Program

Provisional Acceptance

• An overall GPA equal to that required by the Honors Program. (Note: Participation in the Honors Program is not required.)
• A grade of “B” or better in every business course.
• Recommendations of the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics and the College of Business.

Final Acceptance

Final acceptance into the program is granted by the Office of Admissions for Graduate and Continuing Studies depending upon:

• Performance in both chemistry and business courses during years one through three. A grade of “B” or better in every business course is required.
• An overall GPA equal to that required by the Honors Program. (Note: Participation in the Honors Program is not required.)
• GMAT score of 500 or better.
• A written recommendation from the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics.

The curriculum for the joint BS/MBA program is available at www.ut.edu/chemistry-and-physics.