Physics Bachelor of Arts Entrepreneurship Concentration

This program provides students with a strong background in physics as well as the skill set for starting and growing new high-tech business ventures.  The curriculum encourages “hands on” interdisciplinary research in the form of an independent study course and an entrepreneurial science internship.  It also provides the flexibility to tailor coursework to science and technology entrepreneurial activities.  Graduates of this program will be well equipped to create their own high-tech jobs within existing companies as well as their own startup ventures.

Lower Division Preparation:
Common Prerequisites as Detailed Under the BA Degree

Upper Division Program (60)

PHY 3123	Modern Physics I	3
PHY 3123L	Modern Physics Lab I	1
PHY 3123L	Modern Physics Lab I	1
PHY 3124	Modern Physics II	3
PHY 3124L	Modern Physics Lab II	1
PHY 3503	Thermodynamics	3
PHY 4221	Intermediate Classical Mechanics I	3
PHY 4323	Intermediate Electromagnetism I	3
PHY 4604	Quantum Mechanics I	3
PHY 4134	Widely Applied Physics I	3
PHY 4135	Widely Applied Physics II	3
PHY 4905	Independent Study	3
PHY 4905	Senior Physics Lab	3
Physics Electives		6
GEB 4313	Entrepreneurship	3
ISC  4xxx*	Entrepreneurial Science Internship	3
GEB 4994 or GEB 4993	Business Plan Development or Technology Product & Service Development	3   3
Electives		13