University of Evansville launches Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business & Engineering program

The University of Evansville is set to offer a new bachelor degree program beginning with the Fall 2026 semester. The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business & Engineering program is a collaborative offering of the university’s Schroeder Family School of Business Administration and School of Engineering & Computer Science that will combine business and engineering foundations to set students up for success in this intersectional field.

According to an article on the University of Evansville’s website, Evansville City Engineer Mike Labitzke, who is a 1992 graduate of the University of Evansville, explained the value individuals with both of these skillsets bring to their workplaces. He is quoted as saying, "The ability to bridge engineering and business is exactly the kind of skillset communities like Evansville need. When future professionals can understand both the technical details and the broader business impact of a project, they bring tremendous value not only to employers but also to the cities and neighborhoods they serve."

While other programs exist that provide students with the opportunity to take both engineering and business courses, this university notes that this program is unique in that it has designed specialized courses that fully integrate the foundational concepts of each. Some of these integrated courses include Introduction to Six Sigma, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Sustainability in Business and Engineering, and New Product Design and Development. 

Dr. Suresh Immanuel, who serves as the Schroeder Family Dean of the UE College of Business and Engineering, explained, "Integrated programs like IBE prepare students to excel at the intersection of two critical fields. Our graduates will not only understand complex technical systems but also how those systems fit into real-world business strategy. This program will graduate students who are business-minded with an engineering skillset - an increasingly powerful combination that employers across the region are eager to see."

The program includes 124 credit hours, with 40 of those credit hours belonging to specifically business courses, 21 belonging to specifically engineering courses, and 18 credit hours belonging to the designed, blended IBE courses. Students will complete an internship during the program, and will complete a team capstone project. Additionally, students can choose to pursue Accounting, Logistics/Supply Chain, Sales, or Global Business certificates throughout the program. 

Until the Fall of 2029, existing faculty members and adjuncts will deliver this course content. Beginning in 2029, IBE courses will be taught by specifically hired and trained content experts.

For more information about the University of Evansville, visit the school’s website.