Business and Engineering

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Drexel University

United States of America , Philadelphia

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

52.1301

Application Fee

USD 65

Credit point

184 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines6-May-2024

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 81,508 / year

Next Intake 6-May-2024

Business and Engineering

About

The major in Business and Engineering combines two of Drexel's most exciting programs, linking business and engineering to provide students with expertise in both fields.

The program curriculum combines coursework in business and engineering, enabling graduates to work successfully in technically oriented business positions. Students complete a set of broad functional business core courses along with a firm foundation in science, mathematics, and engineering. Students also study quantitative decision-making within a business context, technology innovation management, and operations management. They complete a minor in business as well as a concentration in engineering. Graduates of this program will be well prepared to participate in innovative technological efforts in business.

Mission

The Bachelor of Science in Business and Engineering program provides students the opportunity to:

Learn important concepts in functional business areas such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, law, marketing, organizational behavior, operations, and statistics
Study in more depth the areas of operations, technology innovation management, and other functional business areas
Complete a course of study in an engineering discipline after completing a firm foundation in science and mathematics
Develop skills in technical communication and critical reasoning
Study ethical issues faced by managers and engineers and understand technology from a historical perspective
Apply acquired skills in co-op work experiences to further enhance their knowledge base
Study entrepreneurship from a management and finance perspective for preparation in innovative technological efforts
Learn to improve the functioning of technically oriented businesses through operational competencies

About the Business Minors

All Business and Engineering students are required to complete a business minor as part of the curriculum. See the list of minors that are currently offered by the LeBow College of Business. The minor in Business Administration cannot be chosen due to overlap with required courses in the Business and Engineering curriculum.

About the Engineering Concentrations

All Business and Engineering students are required to complete an engineering concentration as part of the curriculum. The following engineering concentrations are available:

Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
General Engineering

For more information on the specific courses for the concentration, please refer to the Degree Requirements page.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Current High School Students

Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

High School Graduates

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

Career

Business and Engineering Degree Salary & Career Opportunities

A degree in business and engineering will prepare you for a wide range of careers. The business and engineering program is an innovative approach to combining many aspects of ingenuity and technology, preparing you for more than just business and engineering jobs. Earning a degree in these disciplines supplies you with a set of skills that will prepare you for a variety of career types, including careers in technology-driven organizations in industries such as pharmaceuticals or aerospace engineering.

Career Growth Opportunities for Business and Engineering Majors

Companies that succeed by bringing innovations to market need employees who can understand technology and business. A degree in business and engineering provides a cross-disciplinary skill-set that bridges the gap between these two areas that often have a difficult time communicating.

What is the Average Salary for an Business and Engineering Major?

LeBow students who graduated with an undergraduate degree in business and engineering in 2020 had an average starting salary of $61,458.

What Type of Skills Will You Gain From an Business and Engineering Degree?

The business and engineering degree provides training in functional business areas such as accounting, economics, finance, information systems, law, marketing, organizational behavior, operations, and statistics. After completing a firm foundation in science and mathematics, the degree focuses on in-depth study of operations, technology innovation management, and other functional business areas.

An example of the skills that the business and engineering provides includes:

Producing clear, robust, and efficient code
Conceptualizing and designing computational algorithms
Customer analytics
Identifying, building and commercializing technological innovations
Budgeting, product costing, and analysis of financial statements
Developing models of dynamic systems
Using MATLAB for solution of contemporary engineering problems

What Can You Do with a Degree in Business and Engineering?

There are a multitude of jobs available to someone with a business and engineering degree. The skills this degree focuses on prepares you for a wide range of jobs in many different career fields.

Common Titles for Undergraduate Business and Engineering Graduates

Business Analyst
Consulting Analyst
Engineer
Management Consultant
Manager
Project Manager

Innovative Industries in Business and Engineering

Corporations
Consulting
Engineering
Pharmaceuticals
Technology

Top Job Landings for Recent Drexel Business and Engineering Graduates

Recent Drexel LeBow Business and Engineering majors have landed jobs at the following companies:

Accenture
Aimco
The Boeing Company
Goldman Sachs
IBM
Lockheed Martin
Microsoft
Morgan Stanley
Pfizer
Rockefeller & Co.
SpaceX
UTC Aerospace Systems
West-Ward Pharmaceuticals

Professional Organizations for Business and Engineering Graduates and Current Students

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Society of American Military Engineers

Continuing Education Opportunities for Business and Engineering Degree Graduates

Many students also choose to continue their studies in graduate schools, pursuing such degrees as:

MBA
PhD in Business with a specialization in Management
Engineering Manager Professional Certification (Society of Mechanical Engineers)

Recent Drexel LeBow Business and Engineering alumni have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in the following programs:

Harvard University Business School (MBA)
New York University (MS in Individualized and Interdisciplinary Study)

Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities. To learn more about career opportunities and resources, see the Career Guides provided by the Steinbright Career Development Center.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 81,508 / year

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

2. Read the Application Instructions

Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

First-Year Instructions
First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
Transfer Instructions
International Gateway Program Instructions
Part-Time Instructions
Readmission Instructions

3. Complete Your Application

We accept the following applications:

First-Year Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

Common Application

Coalition Application, Powered by Scoir

Full-Time Transfer Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

Drexel University's Admission Application

Common Application

Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

Part-Time Applicants

Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

5. Check Your Application Status

After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.