Chemical Engineering 297A - ST-Business/Chemical Engin

Fall
2022
01
3.00
Peter Beltramo

M W 2:30PM 3:45PM

UMass Amherst
44105
Hasbrouck Lab Add room 107
pbeltramo@umass.edu
In addition to technical aptitude, chemical engineers are expected to thrive in the boardrooms of companies across diverse industries. This course introduces students to the business of chemical engineering through modules focused on 1) chemical engineering industries, economics & market analysis, 2) business models, financial basics & fundamentals, 3) intellectual property & ethics, and 4) current events & issues in chemical engineering. The class will delve into these topics through be a combination of lecture, case studies, projects and team-based learning activities. It is suitable for chemical engineering undergraduates who have successfully completed CHEM-ENG 120 and have an interest in learning valuable business skills in the context of chemical engineering.

Open to Chemical Engineering students or pre-Engineering students with a Chemical subplan. CHEM-ENG 120 w/ C

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.