Program Overview

Introduction to the Dual MS-MBA Program

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, in conjunction with the Haslam College of Business, offers an integrated program leading to the conferral of the Master of Science with a major in Chemical Engineering and the Master of Business Administration degree with a major in Business Administration.

Program Objectives

The establishment of the dual degree program addresses the critical need for personnel trained in both engineering and management who can integrate an increasingly complex body of knowledge for rapid introduction of new products to the marketplace. The objective of the dual degree program is to prepare graduates to take a leading management role in companies that must react quickly to a dynamic market where forces of competition require rapid changes via short cycles in design, manufacturing, and product development.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for the MS-MBA program must make separate applications to and be accepted by Graduate Admissions for the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and Graduate Admissions for the Master of Business Administration. Students who are accepted into the MS-MBA program will be assigned an advisor in each of the two majors, who will be responsible for course approval and supervision of the students’ progress through the dual program.

Program Structure

• The program is designed to integrate the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering and the Master of Business Administration.
• Students will be assigned an advisor in each major.
• The advisors will be responsible for course approval and supervision of the students’ progress.

Research Areas

The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering has research areas in:

• Advanced Materials
  • Engineering of Soft Materials
  • Engineering of Functional and Structural Materials
  • Computational Materials Science and Engineering
• Biomolecular Engineering
  • Computational Bioengineering and Biophysics
  • Molecular and Cellular Bioengineering and Nanobiotechnology
  • Systems and Synthetic Biology
• Sustainable Energy
  • Biomass Based Products
  • Materials for Energy Applications
  • Energy Conversions and Storage

Conclusion

The Dual MS-MBA Program is a unique opportunity for students to gain a comprehensive education in both chemical engineering and business administration, preparing them for leading management roles in companies that require rapid innovation and adaptation to dynamic markets.