a.  Graduate Research and Thesis is not included in the proposed program due to the large time commitment and number of credits.  However, this option will be available to any student who wishes to write a thesis.

b. Graduate level elective in science or math requirement will be fulfilled by INFO 501 (Statistical Methods) and INFO 503 (Management Information Systems) courses (6 s.h.).

c.   Six semester hours of Graduate level free elective for the Chemistry MS will be satisfied by the two advanced courses of the MBA program, MGMT 580 (Advanced Strategic Management) and INBS 501 (International Business: Concepts/Issues). 

d.  Two electives in the current MBA program are replaced 500 level chemistry courses (6 s.h.).  Students may design a program concentration to meet specific needs and interests by selecting 9 or 12 hours of advanced courses in Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, International Business, Management, Marketing or Management Information Systems