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IBE
IBE
Integrated Business and Engineering Program
IDEAS
IDEAS
Integrated Engineering and Arts and Sciences Program
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Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's Programs
IBE
Program Definition: IBE is a four or five year honors program that integrates coursework from a P.C. Rossin College of Engineering degree and a Rauch Business college degree. This program is designed to dually teach students about core science engineering concepts as well as their application to product development, product marketing and distribution, and financial/market assessments.
Rauch Business College Majors
Accounting
Business Analytics
Business Information Systems
Economics
Finance
Marketing
Management
Supply Chain Management
Course Requirements:
DEGREE
Total: 136 credits
Program Courses
Writing, Humanities, Social Science: 12 credits
Math and Science: 31-34 credits
Business and Economics Core: 34 credits
IBE Courses: 12 credits
Engineering Courses:
ENGINEERING MAJOR
IBE Degree Courses: 89-92 credits
Engineering Major Courses: 36-40 credits
Free Electives: 7-14 credits
Total: 136 credits
BUSINESS MAJOR
IBE Degree Courses: 89-92 credits
Engineering Courses: 19 credits
Free Electives: 7-14 credits
Total: 136 credits
IMPORTANT NOTES:
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Integrated Business and Engineering is earned after four years and 136 program-required credits.
The program does not lead to a four year ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) engineering degree.
A dual degree in selected majors of interest is a potential but will require additional years of university.
Student Thoughts:
Gavin Seymour (AIChE Student Treasurer):
"I am currently studying Chemical Engineering and IBE-Finance. I joined IBE because I appreciate how it combines engineering with business, offering a unique and versatile degree that is highly relevant for roles in engineering, manufacturing, and future management positions. The IBE-specific classes have been fantastic, teaching me valuable skills in professionalism, entrepreneurship, and practical tools like Minitab. I also enjoy the breadth the program offers by allowing me to take courses in accounting, marketing, management, and finance, broadening my overall understanding."
Who to Contact:
Co-Directors:
Ana Alexandrescu (aia210@lehigh.edu)
Rick Kish (rjk7@lehigh.edu)
Advisor:
Jessica Scott (jes819@lehigh.edu)
IDEAS
Program Definition: ‘IDEAS is a four-year honors program resulting in an integrated Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree—jointly administered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.’
This program is cross-disciplinary and offers students the opportunity to enjoy all that P.C. Rossin has to offer in their engineering program as well as explore an education program of the Arts and Sciences College. CAS includes degree programs related to the arts, humanities, mathematics or natural sciences.
Requirements
Students must indicate interest in their application. A select number of those who express interest will be selected for the program. The application will include a question prompt about interest in the IDEAS program and subsequent essay questions specific to the application
Students interested in transferring in must begin the transfer process at the end of their first semester or year.
Students must submit a formal application and receive approval from the program’s co-directors.
Acceptance is under the condition that there is space in the program.
GPA: 3.25
Students must maintain a GPA of above 3.25 to remain in the program
If a student’s GPA is below 3.25 at the end of their first year, they are given two semesters to improve said GPA to above a 3.25
A GPA of 3.25 relates to a letter grade of about a B+
Course Requirements:
IDEAS Seminars: 7 credits
First Year Writing: WRT 001 - 3 credits
Math/Science Core: 24 credits
Engineering Concentration: 32 credits
( >16 advanced coursework credits)
Arts and Sciences Concentration: 32 credits
(>16 advanced coursework (200+ level) credits)
(8 credits Social Science; 8 credits Humanities)
Free electives: 14 credits
Total: 136 credits
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Students who transfer out of the program are still able to complete a four year CAS or P.C. Rossin college degree. Transferring from the program will not hinder completion of either program.
The program does not lead to a four year ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) engineering degree.
A dual degree in selected majors of interest is a potential but will require additional years of university.
Who to Contact:
Co Directors:
College of Arts and Sciences: Professor H. Daniel Ou-Yang
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science: Professor William Best
First Year Advising:
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science: Robin Armbruster
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