Dual Master of Business Administration / Master of Engineering
Associate Dean for Graduate Business Programs: Patsy Norman
Graduate Directors in Engineering: Ian Gravagne and Douglas E. Smith
Students interested in a career requiring complementary skills in both business and engineering may complete the Master of Engineering and MBA degrees concurrently. By proper selection of courses, students can save up to 21 hours in the dual degree compared to the individual requirements of the two separate degrees. Students should consult with advisors in both engineering and business to determine the best sequence of courses.
Master of Engineering students from industry may, with approval of their advisor, select a project that is relevant to their work responsibilities.
Admission Requirements
Students must apply and be accepted separately into the Business Administration (MBA) and Engineering (ME).
Requirements for the Dual Business Administration (MBA)/Engineering (ME)
See below for full requirements:
Business Administration (MBA) Program
Engineering (ME) Program
Candidates for the dual MBA/Master of Engineering degrees must complete the requirements below. Since both degrees are awarded simultaneously, all requirements in both programs must be completed in order to receive either degree. Students are encouraged to contact appropriate advisors in each program for further details.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration (MBA) Required Hours | 53 | |
40 MBA credit hours completed | ||
+13 ME credit hours shared 1 | ||
| Engineering (ME) Required Hours | 30 | |
30 ME credit hours completed | ||
+0 MBA credit hours shared | ||
| 83 credit hours required by both programs | 83 | |
(53 credit hours for MBA + 30 credit hours for ME) | ||
| -13 credit hours shared by both programs 1 | -13 | |
| = Total Hours Taken by Dual MBA/ME Students | 70 | |
- 1
Thirteen hours from the Engineering (ME) program will be used to replace the following MBA courses:
- BUS 5V95 Internship in Business (1 hr.)
- 12 hrs. of MBA electives