Joint MBA and Engineering Degree
Lehigh's MBA & Engineering joint degree (MBA&E) combines the FLEX MBA with a graduate engineering degree from the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Designed for engineers ready to move into leadership, the program builds a solid foundation in both business and engineering through a single, integrated degree.
At a Glance: The FLEX MBA for Engineers Online
- Total credits: 45
- Format: On campus and online
- Designed for: Engineers with an undergraduate degree in engineering
- Eligibility: Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
- Admission: Must be accepted by both the College of Business and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science
MBA Joint Degree Program Overview
The engineering MBA joint degree prepares graduates for leadership positions in engineering management, industrial planning, venture capital, and senior roles that require both technical and business acumen. The program is taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields with a wealth of practical experience, combining core business and core engineering coursework with elective flexibility.
Engineering concentrations are available in the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Civil engineering
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Electrical engineering
- Environmental engineering
- Industrial and systems engineering
- Materials science and engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Polymer science and engineering
Upon graduation, students receive an MBA degree with a concentration in their engineering discipline.
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FLEX MBA Engineering Curriculum
Prerequisites (not required for admission): Basic Statistics for Business & Economics (ECO 401), Financial Reporting for Managers and Investors (GBUS 401), and Principles of Economics (ECO 001).
- FLEX MBA Core Courses (18 credits)
- Engineering Core Courses (12 credits)
- Free Business Electives (5 credits)
- Free Engineering Electives (6 credits)
- Free Electives (3 credits)
- Integrated Project (1 credit)
- ACCT 432 Accounting for Managers (3 credits)
- FIN 433 Financial Analysis for Managers (3 credits)
- BIS 434 Decision Analytics for Managers (3 credits)
- SCM 435 Operations and Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
- MGT 436 Managing People (3 credits)
- MKT 437 Customer Insights and Marketing Strategy for Managers (3 credits)
Common Careers for Engineers with an MBA
The MBA&E is designed for engineers who want to move into roles where technical expertise and business leadership intersect. Graduates are prepared for positions in engineering management, industrial planning, venture capital, and senior leadership roles that require both an understanding of complex technical systems and the ability to make strategic business decisions.
- Engineering Manager
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Director of Engineering
- Director of Operations
- VP of Engineering
- Plant Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Management Consultant
- Venture Capital Analyst
For a broader look at where Lehigh FLEX MBA graduates work, the industries they enter, and the companies that hire them, visit the FLEX MBA Career Outcomes page. Note that MBA&E graduate outcomes are tracked separately and are not included in the FLEX MBA employment report.
Eligibility & How to Apply
The engineering MBA joint degree is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in engineering. Applicants must have at least 2 years of professional work experience and be accepted by both the College of Business and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Applicants may begin taking engineering courses while fulfilling the work experience requirement.
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FAQs About Lehigh’s Eng MBA
The engineering MBA joint degree is designed for working engineers with an undergraduate engineering degree who want to move into leadership, management, or business roles without leaving the engineering field entirely.
No, you only submit one application. The MBA&E is selected as a program choice within that single application. However, you must be accepted by both the College of Business and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science to be admitted into the joint program.
Yes. Applicants can take engineering courses while they are still fulfilling the 2-year professional work experience requirement.
The MBA&E offers concentrations in chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, industrial and systems engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and polymer science and engineering.