The Best of Both Worlds: BSc in Chemistry and Biological Chemistry with Second Major in Business (International Trading)
Launching in August 2021, this selective programme, hosted in NTU School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, is offered in partnership with the Nanyang Business School (NBS) and the Centre of Excellence International Trading (CEIT). Students pursuing a Major in Chemistry will earn a second major in Business (International Trading) by taking courses on management, business, and international trading.
We find out more about this exciting and unique programme from Dr Sumod Pullarkat, Assistant Chair at the Division of Chemistry and Biological Chemistry (CBC).
How did this programme come about?
Singapore is the 8th largest exporter of chemicals in the world (World Trade Statistical Review 2020)1 and the industry is expected to create S$12.7 billion in value-add and 1,400 new jobs by 2025.2 We therefore envision a strong demand for chemistry graduates who are equipped with business knowledge and competencies that are relevant to the chemical industry. To meet this demand, CBC decided to partner Nanyang Business School (NBS) and the Center of Excellence in International Trading (CEIT) to launch a second major in Business (International Trading).
- https://www.wto.org/english/res_e/statis_e/wts2020_e/wts2020chapter06_e.pdf
- https://www.enterprisesg.gov.sg/industries/type/energy-chemicals/industry-profile
What is the aim of this programme?
Graduates from this second major programme will pick up valuable soft skills and knowledge in management, business, and international trading, all of which, together with their core technical expertise in chemistry, will uniquely position them to undertake executive roles in the chemical industry.
What unique opportunities will the students get to experience?
Students will take courses offered by the NBS and participate in overseas experiential learning programs organized by CEIT. Examples of courses include Accounting, Management, Marketing, Business Operations and Processes, Commodity Markets, Commodity Trading, Enterprise Risk Management, International Tax and Trading Law.
What kind of careers can graduates of this programme expect to explore?
The sets of skills gained in the broad realm of international trading in conjunction with their theoretical and technical expertise in chemistry will give graduates of this programme a competitive advantage.
For information on the programme curriculum, click here.
To apply, click here.