Integrated Engineering and Business

Integrated Engineering and Business

The B.S. in Integrated Engineering and Business (IBEN) program prepares students to lead at the intersection of technology, engineering, and business. The program combines engineering fundamentals with essential business disciplines—including economics, finance, marketing, and strategic management—to develop graduates who can understand complex technical systems while making informed business decisions.

Designed for students who are interested in both innovation and organizational leadership, the program emphasizes interdisciplinary problem-solving, emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, and practical aspects of product development, operations, and shop-floor management. Students gain the analytical and technical skills of an engineering education alongside the business knowledge needed to evaluate markets, manage resources, and create value for organizations.

The curriculum reflects the growing demand for professionals who can bridge engineering and business functions, communicate effectively across technical and managerial teams, and contribute to the success of technology-driven organizations.

Program Highlights

Engineering and Business Integration

Study engineering principles alongside business foundations, including economics, finance, marketing, and strategic management.

Emerging Technology Focus

Explore the impact of modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, within engineering and business contexts.

Real-World Perspective

Learn how technical decisions influence organizational performance through topics such as operations, production environments, and shop-floor management.

Interdisciplinary Problem Solving

Develop the ability to analyze challenges from both technical and business perspectives and propose solutions that are innovative, practical, and economically viable.

Career Flexibility

Graduate with knowledge and skills that support careers across technology, manufacturing, consulting, operations, product development, project management, entrepreneurship, and other business-technology fields.

About the program

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  • Why study IBEN?

    Organizations need professionals who can connect technical innovation with business strategy. Engineers increasingly work in environments where decisions involve not only technology, but also finance, operations, marketing, supply chains, and organizational leadership. Likewise, businesses benefit from leaders who understand how products, systems, and technologies are designed and manufactured.

    The Integrated Engineering and Business program addresses this need by combining engineering and business education into a single interdisciplinary degree, providing students with a broad foundation that prepares them for a variety of professional pathways and graduate studies.

     

  • Mission Statement

    The mission of the Integrated Engineering and Business program is to educate students who can successfully integrate engineering knowledge, technological innovation, and business strategy to address complex organizational and societal challenges. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines engineering principles, business fundamentals, emerging technologies, and practical applications, the program prepares graduates to create value in technology-driven and globally connected organizations. This mission supports the College of Charleston's commitment to providing a transformative undergraduate education that prepares students for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    What You'll Learn

    Students in the Integrated Engineering and Business program develop competencies in:

    • Engineering analysis and technological problem-solving.
    • Business fundamentals, including economics, finance, marketing, and strategy.
    • Data-informed decision-making and systems thinking.
    • Emerging technologies and their organizational applications, including artificial intelligence.
    • Communication and collaboration across technical and business environments.
    • Understanding how engineering, operations, and management functions work together to achieve organizational goals.
  • Curriculum

    See the Course Catalog for the Integrated Engineering and Business program.

    Current students should visit The Hub to download the semester-by-semester roadmaps and the prerequisites flowchart.  

    Like all students at the College, the program includes a robust core foundation of liberal arts classes. This will prepare you for life after graduation - both professionally and personally.  

  • Distinctive Features

    The Integrated Engineering and Business degree offers a unique educational pathway for students who want an alternative to a traditional engineering or business program. The program is specifically designed to help students understand both how technologies are developed and how organizations successfully bring those technologies to market. By blending technical depth with business insight, graduates will be prepared to navigate the increasingly interconnected worlds of engineering, innovation, and enterprise leadership.

  • Career Opportunities

    Graduates will be prepared to contribute in organizations where technical and business expertise intersect. Potential career pathways include:

    • Product Management
    • Operations Management
    • Project Management
    • Technology Consulting
    • Manufacturing and Production Operations
    • Supply Chain and Logistics
    • Business Analytics
    • Technology and Innovation Management
    • Technical Sales and Marketing
    • Entrepreneurship and Startup Ventures

    The combination of engineering and business knowledge positions graduates to work effectively with both technical specialists and organizational leaders.