General description

Chemistry and Business Studies is an integrated program comprising chemistry and economics, business administration and IT.
Commercial functions such as strategy development, marketing, controlling, acquisition and consulting have become more important for chemists. It is therefore increasingly relevant that chemistry and business expertise be combined at management level in innovative companies. The chemical and pharmaceutical industry as well as the finance sector, service organizations and public authorities have a growing interest in employees who possess both excellent scientific qualifications and sound knowledge of business processes – and who have already practiced taking a corporate approach during their studies.
The integrated chemistry and business studies program is a practical combination of science and business studies. This newly conceived program gives students the opportunity to acquire the comprehensive scientific and business background needed to be competitive in the employment market - all within a short period of time and without the need for expensive, time-consuming additional study. The program provides students with the theoretical and practical basis of chemistry and a first look at research. At the same time, students become familiar with current economic theories, thus learning how to think and act in the world of business.
Thanks to the combination of two fields that are significant and fundamental to the economy, varied and exciting employment opportunities are open to graduates of the program.

Admission requirements

The conditions for admission to the Bachelor’s degree programme are regulated in: „Verordnung über die Zulassung zum Studium an der Universität Zürich (VZS)".

Branch of studies

Chemistry

Specific requirements

In addition to the regular semester fees, this study program also incurs additional costs in the form of internship fees and for additional material and scripts.

Educational goals

The basis of this study program is a foundational education in the theory and praxis of Chemistry and other natural sciences. In addition, students will receive a broad education in Business Studies. Students will learn how to think and work systematically, analytically and scientifically in the intersection between Chemistry and Business. They will also acquire the subject-specific qualifications to teach Chemistry as a second teaching subject at Upper Secondary Schools (Sekundarstufe II).

Career possibilities

Successful completion of the study program results in a Bachelor of Science degree. This qualifies students for positions where recognizing correlations and an independent approach are in demand. Service providers are a typical example. A large number of companies increasingly seek employees who can work independently, think analytically and who have a strong background in science and business.

ECTS credits

180 ECTS Credits

Degree

Bachelor of Science UZH in Chemistry and Business Studies, BSc UZH

Program structure

During the base curriculum (120 ECTS Credits), students acquire fundamental knowledge in the classical chemical disciplines, Mathematics, Physics, Genetics, Business Administration, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, and Accounting. During the third year of studies (60 ECTS Credits), compulsory modules deepen the students' knowledge of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Business Administration. Through core elective and elective modules, students specialize according to their interests; at least 16 ECTS Credits must be earned from Chemistry and at least 12 ECTS Credits from Economics. Through the Bachelor’s thesis students gain practical experience and apply the acquired knowledge.

Major/minor subject combinations

The Bachelor's study program Chemistry and Business Studies is a single major study program. No minor study program can be taken.

Examination and assessment regulations

The student's achievement is assessed at the end of each module.
Achievements are graded on a scale from 1 to 6, whereby 6 denotes the highest grade of achievement and 1 the lowest. A grade below 4 is insufficient.
Achievements can also be graded with 'passed' or 'failed'.

Language of instruction

German, English