Learn to bring an engineering mindset to your career in business. Our Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) program bridges the gap between business and engineering, preparing graduates to make business decisions grounded in technology, engineering and math.
This unique cohort program is offered in partnership with Purdue’s College of Engineering and launched in fall 2021. As an IBE student you will take first-year engineering school coursework. You’ll choose one of four specialty areas:
By the end of your program, you’ll have taken roughly 60% business classes and 40% engineering classes.
Introducing the IBE+IE program! Qualified undergraduates can join an elite cohort of top students exploring the intersection of business and engineering like never before. Earn two bachelor’s degrees in 8 or 9 semesters: one in Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) from the Daniels School, one in Industrial Engineering (IE) from the College of Engineering.
Beginning in fall 2025, the IBE program will be offered at Purdue University in Indianapolis. Located downtown, students have the opportunity to work with major organizations like IndyCar and Rolls-Royce while enjoying a thriving city scene. Find a wide variety of career opportunities in Indy, known for innovation and the world-famous Indianapolis 500, the greatest spectacle in racing. Contact our recruiters to learn more about the admissions process and to explore the opportunities awaiting you in Indianapolis!
IBE students are challenged with formidable math classes and also take several programming courses. Those admitted to the elite IBE program who haven't had any programming experience in high school will take a summer programming prep course to set them up for success.
In addition to developing this heightened skill set, IBE students also benefit from corporate partner-involvement in courses, and from special hands-on experiences:
These transformative learning experiences earn you academic credit while inspiring innovative approaches to real-world challenges.
IBE students also benefit from competing in an annual hackathon. This collaborative event has an industry co-sponsor who provides funding, a real-world problem to solve, and company representatives who act as coaches, mentors and judges.
As an IBE student, you can deepen your cohort ties by joining the IBE living learning community.
“The IBE curriculum has given me both technical skills and increased my business acumen. I am not only learning things like accounting and coding, but how to deal with real-life business scenarios and lead a team effectively. The Daniels School not only teaches you the skills needed to land your dream job, but also how to succeed in that position once you get there.”
Ella McCoy
Integrated Business and Engineering, Class of 2025
Graduate from the IBE program and you’ll be ready to tackle industries’ biggest challenges. We know solutions often sit at the intersection of disciplines, and IBE students become fluent in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) languages, making them excellent problem-solvers.
With a degree in Integrated Business and Engineering, you could be a:
Data Analyst
Organizational Consultant
Technical Project Manager
Technology Consultant
At the Daniels School of Business, you can shape your college experience to fit your passions and goals.
Personalize your degree without adding to your time as an undergraduate student, and add a master’s degree in as little as one additional semester. Enrich your skill set and career prospects by taking advantage of key academic opportunities:
Your life outside the classroom will also be a rich one, and as busy as you want it to be. Participate in case competitions, join a learning community, serve on the School of Business Council, and much more.
