Chemical Engineering 247 - Business/Chemical Engin
Fall
2026
01
3.00
Peter Beltramo
M W F 11:15AM 12:05PM
UMass Amherst
19382
Hasbrouck Laboratory room 230
pbeltramo@umass.edu
In addition to technical aptitude, chemical engineers are expected to manage small and large teams and projects for both technical and economic success in 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. Pre Req: CHEM-ENG 120