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Biochemistry | Biology | Microbiology
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Program Overview


This 36-credit-hour program prepares students for managerial roles in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries. It combines core business classes with a specialization in fermentation science, providing students with managerial, communication, and leadership skills. The program includes a capstone internship in lieu of a thesis and offers elective courses in applied business analytics, engineering management systems, and productivity strategies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

  • Prepares students for roles in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries
  • Combines core business classes with fermentation science specialization
  • Provides managerial, communication, and leadership skills
  • Requires 36 credit hours, including a capstone internship in lieu of a thesis

Outline:

  • Core Courses:
  • ACTG 6100 - Accounting and Legal Issues for Managers
  • BCED 6820 - Managerial Communication
  • BCED 6910 - Internship Program
  • MGMT 6740 - Leadership and Motivation
  • STAT 5140 - Probabilistic and Statistical Reasoning
  • Concentration Courses:
  • Required Courses:
  • BIOL 5510 - Food and Industrial Microbiology or BIOL 5550 - Biotechnology
  • FERM 5550 - Applications of Biotechnology in Fermentation Science
  • FERM 6600 - Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Bioprocessing
  • FERM 6100 - Food Contamination, Safety, and Regulation
  • FERM 6700 - Consumer Motivation and Sensory Evaluation of Fermented Foods
  • FERM 6450 - Industrial Applications of Fermentation
  • 3 hours from the following:
  • FERM 5560 - Applied Fermentation: Biomass and Biofuels
  • FERM 5570 - Applied Fermentation: Milk, Meat, and Grain
  • FERM 5580 - Applied Fermentation: Fruits and Vegetables
  • Elective Courses:
  • 3 hours from the following:
  • MBAI 6905 - Applied Business Analytics
  • ET 6870 - Engineering Management Systems
  • ET 6390 - Productivity Strategies/Lean Systems

Careers:

  • Fermentation food production (dairy products, sauerkraut, kimchi, beer, wine, bread, vinegar, pepperoni, pastrami, salami)
  • Industrial chemical production
  • Industrial ethanol production
  • Pharmaceutical production
  • Probiotic production
  • Wastewater processing
  • Potential employers include:
  • Brown-Foreman Corporation (Jack Daniel's®)
  • Lonza Pharmaceuticals
  • Biltmore Winery
  • Common John Brewery
  • Southern Distilling
  • Lallemand Baking Division
  • Bean’s Creek Winery
  • Cargill Inc.
  • Great Lakes Cheese Company, Inc.
  • Nelson’s Greenbrier Distillery
  • Pennington Distilling
  • Sweetwater Valley Farm
  • Tennessee Department of Agriculture
  • Tennessee Distilling, Ltd.
  • Advanced Biotech, Inc.
  • Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
  • BASF
  • Boehringer Ingelheim, Inc.
  • Constellation Brands, Inc.
  • E. & J. Gallo Winery
  • Hach Company
  • Pfizer, Inc.
  • Zymergen
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Middle Tennessee State University


Overview:

Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) is a large university with a small-town feel, located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. It is known for its affordability, strong academic programs, and vibrant campus life. MTSU is a public university with a diverse student body, including a significant number of first-generation students.


Services Offered:

MTSU offers a wide range of services to its students, including:

    Financial Aid:

    83% of students receive financial aid, with over $230 million in assistance available.

    Campus Improvements:

    The university has invested $1.5 billion in recent campus improvements and renovations.

    Academic Support:

    MTSU provides academic advising, tutoring, and other support services to help students succeed.

    Student Life:

    The university offers a variety of student organizations, clubs, and activities to enhance the campus experience.

    Career Services:

    MTSU provides career counseling, job placement assistance, and internship opportunities.

Student Life and Campus Experience:

MTSU boasts a vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community. Students can enjoy:

    Large Campus with Small-Town Feel:

    MTSU's 515-acre campus offers a scenic, park-like setting while maintaining a close-knit atmosphere.

    Active Student Organizations:

    Students can join over 200 student organizations and clubs, catering to diverse interests.

    Athletics:

    MTSU has 17 Division I sports teams, providing opportunities for both participation and spectator enjoyment.

    Campus Events:

    The university hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, and sporting events.

    Student Union:

    The Student Union serves as a central hub for students, offering dining, a bookstore, a game room, a theater, and more.

Key Reasons to Study There:

    Affordability:

    MTSU offers the lowest tuition among Tennessee's three largest universities, making it a highly affordable option.

    Strong Academic Programs:

    MTSU offers over 300 undergraduate and graduate majors and concentrations, including highly ranked programs in areas like Industrial and Organizational Psychology and Audio Engineering.

    Diverse Student Body:

    MTSU is home to a diverse student population, including a significant number of first-generation students.

    Vibrant Campus Life:

    The university offers a wide range of student organizations, clubs, and activities, fostering a strong sense of community.

    Career Opportunities:

    MTSU provides career counseling, job placement assistance, and internship opportunities to help students prepare for their future careers.

Academic Programs:

MTSU offers a wide range of academic programs across eight colleges, including:

    Arts and Sciences:

    Offers majors in fields like biology, chemistry, English, history, and mathematics.

    Business:

    Offers majors in accounting, finance, marketing, and management.

    Education:

    Offers majors in elementary education, secondary education, and special education.

    Engineering and Technology:

    Offers majors in computer science, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

    Fine Arts:

    Offers majors in music, theater, and art.

    Health and Human Sciences:

    Offers majors in nursing, health sciences, and human development.

    Liberal Arts:

    Offers majors in communication, journalism, and political science.

    University College:

    Offers a variety of general studies programs and interdisciplinary majors.

Other:

  • MTSU is the number 1 producer of college graduates in the greater Nashville area.
  • MTSU is home to the first public Honors College in Tennessee.
  • MTSU has more than two dozen Fulbright scholars.
  • MTSU students, alumni, faculty, and staff have won 47 Grammy Awards since 2001.
  • MTSU is known for its flexible programs that emphasize real-world projects and soft skills development.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

  • An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
  • In a relevant field such as agriculture, biology, brewing science, chemistry, food science, and microbiology.
  • A commitment to developing the necessary analytic and program management skills and expertise required of today's fermentation professional
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