Business skills and commercial awareness for chemists

As a chemist, you can already bring a lot to the world of business, from your subject knowledge and technical training to your experience of research and analysis. But if you want to pursue a career in industry or commerce, what should you know about marketing, intellectual property or finance? And what skills are essential for working in business?

Whether you’re passionate about working as a chemist in a specialised industry context, or want to explore opportunities in business outside chemistry, use this self-study resource to:

• Improve your knowledge of finance, regulations, intellectual property and quality assurance
• Explore the marketing ‘mix’ and learn how to create an effective strategy
• Gain insight into startups, spinouts and how new businesses plan for growth
• Identify and develop key business skills, from productivity and planning to communication and creativity

Practise and apply what you learn through exercises based on a variety of business scenarios and real life case studies, and discover tips to help you further develop your skills and experience alongside your degree.