Biological Sciences for Business
Program Details
As a student in the biological sciences for business major, you'll explore the intersection of science and business while gaining the skills needed for leadership in the biotech industry. The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences for Business curriculum is interdisciplinary, so you’ll be taking courses in a variety of fields including biology, chemistry, physics, marketing, economics, finance and ethics. The curriculum also includes all prerequisites necessary to enter Xavier's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
With the help of faculty, you'll complete high-level research projects in labs that begin freshman year. Topics include paleobiology, ecology, bird behavior, manatee behavior, entomology and genetics. You'll also have the opportunity to study global biodiversity and conservation during study abroad trips to places like Ireland, Wales and Costa Rica.
Xavier University, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is nationally recognized as a top university by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes. 98 percent of our students are working, volunteering or in graduate school within six months of graduation (Class of 2021).
Curriculum
The sample course sequence below illustrates class offerings for the Biological Sciences for Business major. Consult the official Xavier University course catalog for detailed registration and advising information.
Fall
- BIOLOGY 160 - General Biology I............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 161 - General Biology I Lab............ 1cr.
- CHEMISTRY 160 - General Chemistry I............ 3cr.
- CHEMISTRY 161 - General Chemistry I Lab............ 1cr.
- ECONOMICS 200 - Microeconomics............ 3cr.
- CORE 100 - First Year Seminar............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: GOA Co-Curriculum Program I............ 0cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY 162 - General Biology II............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 163 - General Biology II Lab............ 1cr.
- CHEMISTRY 162 - General Chemistry II............ 3cr.
- CHEMISTRY 163 - General Chemistry II Lab............ 1cr.
- ENGLISH 101 - English Composition............ 3cr.
- THEOLOGY 111 - Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- BIAS 120 - Intro to Business Tech............ 1cr.
- CORE 102: GOA Co-Curriculum Program II............ 0cr.
Fall
- CHEMISTRY 240 - Organic Chemistry I............ 3cr.
- CHEMISTRY 241 - Organic Chemistry I Lab............ 1cr.
- MATH 140/150, or MATH 156, or STATISTICS 210............ 3cr.
- BIAS 220 - Management of Information Technology............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspectives............ 3cr.
- second language I............ 3cr.
Spring
- CHEMISTRY 242 - Organic Chemistry II............ 3cr.
- CHEMISTRY 243 - Organic Chemistry II Lab............ 1cr.
- MATH 140/150, or MATH 156, or STATISTICS 210............ 3cr.
- MARKETING 300 - Principles of Marketing............ 3cr.
- Biology Elective............ 3cr.
- second language II............ 3cr.
Fall
- PHYSICS 160 - College Physics I............ 3cr.
- PHYSICS 161 - College Physics Lab............ 3cr.
- STAT 211 - Business Statistics II............ 3cr.
- PHILOSOPHY 100 - Ethics as an Introduction to Philosophy............ 3cr.
- Biology Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- PHYSICS 162 College Physics II............ 3cr.
- PHYSICS 163 College Physics II Lab............ 1cr.
- Humanities Elective............ 3cr.
- MANAGEMENT 300 - Managerial Behavior............ 3cr.
- Biology Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- ENGLISH 205 - Literature and the Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspectives............ 3cr.
- Philosophical Perspectives............ 3cr.
- ACCOUNTING 200 - Intro Financial Account............ 3cr.
- BUSINESS LAW 550 - Business Law and Ethics............ 3cr.
Spring
- FINANCE 300 - Business Finance............ 3cr.
- MANAGEMENT 550 - Strategy............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspectives............ 3cr.
- Biology Elective............ 5cr.
Sample Courses
Xavier is known for providing an education that's both challenging and personal. Here are some courses that are part of the biological sciences for business major at Xavier:
General Biology I (BIOL 160) - Principles of molecular, cellular, and organismal biology, emphasizing the physiology of vertebrates.
Genetics (BIOL 230) - Principles of heredity and molecular genetics.
General Chemistry I (CHEM 160) - This course is the first in a two semester sequence of general chemistry. This is a pre-professional course approved by the American Chemical Society for chemistry majors and required of many other science majors. Fundamental principles of chemistry including atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, stoichiometry, energy relationships, periodic table and solution chemistry. The following mathematical concepts are used: scientific notation, logarithms, the quadratic equation and proportionality.
Principles of Marketing (MKTG 300) - This course explores the principles of marketing products, services and ideas. It includes examining issues in global markets, consumer behavior, and product development among others.
Student Clubs
The following clubs are popular choices for students in the life sciences for business major.
Biology Club
Student events include hiking trips, Break Out Games, scavenger hunts and trips to the Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium.
Business Leaders for Tomorrow
Members of this student organization explore business processes firsthand by networking with and learning from various business leaders in Cincinnati and beyond. Events from past years have included trips to Silicon Valley and Chicago, job shadowing days and guest lecturers.
Career Outcomes
98% of Xavier students, including those in the biological sciences for business major, are working, volunteering or in graduate school within six months of graduation (Class of 2021).
Alumni of this program (formerly known as Life Sciences for Business) have gone on to work at top companies like Procter & Gamble, the Food and Drug Administration, Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Eli Lilly and Company.
Take the Next Step
Cincinnati: A City of Opportunity
Cincinnati, Ohio features some of the largest companies in the world, which means students in the biological sciences for business major have countless opportunities for careers, internships and mentorships at places like Kroger, Procter & Gamble, Macy’s, Fifth Third Bancorp, American Financial and Western & Southern Financial group. The city is ranked the #1 Best City for College Graduates (smartasset.com) and the #15 Best Place to Start a Career (WalletHub).
What is Jesuit Education?
A Xavier education is more than your typical college experience. Drawing on a Jesuit Catholic educational model 400 years in the making, students in the biological sciences for business major get the personal attention and support they need to succeed and make a difference in the world. The result is an education that’s as encouraging as it is challenging, and as enriching as it is demanding.
Xavier Rankings and Recognitions
Xavier University has been ranked among the top 10 best Midwest Regional Schools by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America." Explore how Xavier’s top-ranked academic programs continue to distinguish themselves among the nation’s best.
Graduate With Honors
Are you looking for an academic challenge? The University Scholars Honors Program offers incoming students a more challenging curriculum and close support from professors while completing their undergraduate degree. Acceptance into the program is highly selective and includes a $2000 travel grant.
Biological Sciences for Business Major at Xavier University
The Life Sciences for Business program opens up multiple employment options for graduates including in fields like molecular biology, pharmaceuticals, environmental protection and more. Small class sizes and individual research experiences with faculty help students get the attention and experience needed to succeed within the biotech industry.
Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences challenges students to develop an integrated understanding of humanity, the world, and God by pursuing the questions raised in Xavier's core and departmental curricula. The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest college at Xavier University. The college provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition that prepares students for careers, professional or graduate school, and life in a global society.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."