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Bachelor of Science in
 Integrated Business and Engineering

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Build It. Scale It. Lead It. 

The University of Arizona's College of Engineering and Eller College of Management bring together diverse engineering programs with top-ranked business, entrepreneurship, and finance offerings. Through renowned faculty with unmatched professional expertise and world-class facilities, both colleges deliver elite, design-focused education that prepares students for their dream careers across engineering and business.

These powerhouse institutions have united to create the Integrated Business and Engineering program. With this strong foundation, students gain the skills to become pivotal thinkers and business leaders.

With expertise that combines two vital skillsets, Integrated Business and Engineering opens doors into any industry. Connect with tech partners of The University of Arizona, such as Microsoft, Amazon, Medtronic and Caterpillar. Or blaze your own trail. Turn a visionary idea into a company of your own.

Why Choose IBE?

Global Perspective

Develop a global business perspective through the Eller College’s new macroeconomics course, which examines the impact of geopolitics on industry.

Technical Training

Receive advanced technical training on Raspberry Pi microcontroller boards, building expertise in aspects of computing including programing, hardware, and circuits. 

Immersive Learning

Work directly with clients on experiential learning projects, applying skills in a practical, real-world setting, while providing access to the workforce for industry partners.

Integrated Business and Engineering Sample Coursework Plan

How your Integrated Business and Engineering experience can play out:

The Integrated Business and Engineering major is a partnership between the Eller College of Management and the College of Engineering.  New students will be admitted to the IBE major beginning in Fall 2026, with the cohort of students graduating in Spring 2030.  New IBE courses are being developed and will be offered in future semesters, as noted below.  The new IBE courses and curriculum are subject to change as we continue to develop the major.  

This sample plan is based on 14-17 credits per semester, but each student and their academic plan is unique. Please meet with your Academic Advisor to create a custom plan for you.  Please note that your General Education requirements, including second language, are determined by when you were admitted to the university.  Your Academic Advisor can help you navigate the requirements relevant for you. For a full list of official degree requirements, check out the University General Catalog. 

First Year

First Semester
CoursesUnits

MATH 122A/B First Semester Calculus or MATH 125 Calculus I
CHEM 151 Chemical Thinking I or MSE 109 Foundations of Materials Chemistry for Applications
WRIT 101 First Year Composition or WRIT 107 Foundations Writing for English as an Additional Language Students or WRIT 109H Advanced First-Year Composition
IBE 101 Introduction to Integrated Business and Engineering Design
MIS 111 Computers and Internetworked Society
MIS 112 Computers and Internetworked Society Lab 
 
Attend Eller Career Expo and UA Career Days

Note:  The new IBE 101 Introduction to Integrated Business and Engineering Design course will be offered for the first time in Fall 2026. Prior to Fall 2026, WRIT 101/107/109H was classified as ENGL 101/107/109H.

3-5
4
3
1
3
1
 Total15-17   
Second Semester 
 Course Units

MATH 129 Calculus II
SFWE 101 Introduction to Software Engineering OR ECE 101 Programming I OR CSC 110 Introduction to Computer Programming I
IBE 102 Introduction to Integrated Business and Engineering Projects 
WRIT 102 First Year Composition or WRIT 108 Foundations Writing for English as an Additional Language Students
CHEM 152 Chemical Thinking II or MSE 110 Solid State Chemistry
UNIV 101 Introduction to the General Education Experience 
   
Attend Career Showcase and UA Career Days 

Note:  The new IBE 102 Introduction to Integrated Business and Engineering Projects course will be offered for the first time in Spring 2027. Prior to Fall 2026, WRIT 102/108 was classified as ENGL 102/108.

3
3-4
2
3
4
1
Total16-17  
Summer
Use summer to catch up on math if behind in sequencing based on placement results prior to your first year.

Sophomore Year

1st Semester
CourseUnits
ENTR 287 Introduction to Engineering Entrepreneurship 
ACCT 250 Information for Business Decisions 
Second Language Requirement
PHYS 141 Introductory Mechanics or PHYS 161H Accelerated Introductory Mechanics
ECON 200 Basic Economic Issues
    
Attend Eller Career Expo and UA Career Days		3
3
4
4
3
Total17
2nd Semester
CourseUnits

Second Language Requirement
IBE 201 Integrated Business Engineering Projects in the Community
CE 214 Statics
PHYS 241 Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 261H Accelerated Electricity and Magnetism
SIE 265 Engineering Economy

   
Attend Career Showcase and attend UA Career Days

Note:  The new IBE 201 Integrated Business and Engineering Projects in the Community course will be offered for the first time in Spring 2028

4
3
3
4
3
Total17
Summer
We highly recommend that students participate in a study abroad and career-related experience.

Junior Year

1st Semester
CourseUnits

BNAD 301 Global and Financial Economics and Strategies or BNAD 304 Survey of Finance
CE 301 Technical Communications
IBE 300A Integrated Business Engineering Junior Seminar I
SIE 305 Engineering Probability and Statistics
CHEE 201 Elements of Chemical & Environmental Engineering I OR AME 230 Thermodynamics
General Education
    
Attend Eller Career Expo and UA Career Days

Note:  The new IBE 300A Integrated Business and Engineering Junior Seminar I course will be offered for the first time in Fall 2028

3
3
1
3
3
3
Total16
2nd Semester
CourseUnits

BNAD 303 Marketing Principles, Concepts and Tools
SIE 457 Project Management
ECE 207 Elements of Electrical Engineering
General Education
IBE 300B Integrated Business Engineering Junior Seminar II
    
Attend Career Showcase and UA Career Days

Note:  The new IBE 300B Integrated Business and Engineering Junior Seminar II course will be offered for the first time in Spring 2029

3
3
3
3
2
Total14
Summer
Use summer to gain career-related experience through internships, study abroad or volunteering.

Senior Year

1st Semester
CourseUnits

IBE 498A Innovation and New Venture Development Capstone I
FIN 480 Finance for New Ventures
MKTG 480 Marketing Research for Entrepreneurs
General Education
UNIV 301 General Education Portfolio 
    
Attend Eller Career Expo and UA Career Days

Note:  The new IBE 498A Innovation and New Venture Development Capstone I course will be offered for the first time in Fall 2029

3
3
3
3
1
Total13
2nd Semester
CourseUnits

IBE 498B Innovation and New Venture Development Capstone II
General Education
SIE 414 Law for Engineers and Scientists 
BNAD 302 Human Side of Organizations
     
Attend Career Showcase and UA Career Days, and Graduation in May

Note:  The new IBE 498B Innovation and New Venture Development Capstone II course will be offered for the first time in Spring 2030

3
3
3
3
Total12
Summer
Enjoy your summer and continue the job search if necessary!

Note: This is only a sample plan and requirements are subject to change and may vary based on catalog year, placement tests, AP/CLEP credit, transfer work, summer school, etc.  Since new curriculum is being developed for this program, we anticipate the first graduating class in Spring 2030. 

Students can meet the Second Language requirement by demonstrating second semester proficiency through examination or taking any of a variety of second semester language courses. Each student needs to meet a minimum of 120 total credits. Please consult with your Advisement Report and your academic advisor.

Changing to BS Integrated Business and Engineering Major

BS Integrating Business and Engineering Change of Major Information Session

The Change of Major Information Session is for qualifying University of Arizona students who would like to: 

  • change their current UA major to BS Integrated Business and Engineering; or
  • add BS Integrated Business and Engineering as a secondary major/degree
    • Note: Incoming students must contact Enrollment Management to change to an Eller major before September 15, 2026. 

Coming soon!  For now, please email Riley McKie (rileymckie@arizona.edu) to learn more about the IBE Major! 

The BS Integrated Business and Engineering Change of Major Information Sessions will be offered in two formats:

  • Option 1:  In-person presentation at key times throughout the semester.
    • RSVP through eSMS for an in-person session which includes a presentation and meeting with an academic advisor to establish an academic plan for the upcoming semesters.
  • Option 2:  Completed asynchronously online
    • Watch the following video, complete the online information session (including answering questions along the way), and follow the next steps provided in the video to request a change of major.
    • Following the completion of the asynchronous option (video and form), change of major requests will be processed every Thursday. Students can then expect to receive an email from their assigned Eller advisor with more details regarding courses and academic within the week following their formal major change. 

Requirements to Change/Add Major:  BS Integrated Business and Engineering Major

To be eligible to change or add BS Integrated Business and Engineering, students must:

  • maintain a 2.0 GPA
  • have been found responsible for no more than 1 Academic Integrity violation 

IBE Projects Pillar

A defining feature of the IBE experience is its eight-semester project sequence. Each semester, students apply engineering and business principles to real-world challenges, building the technical expertise, strategic thinking, and leadership skills needed to drive innovation.

IBE 101: Introduction to Integrated Business Engineering Design I

  • Engineering design process
  • Business plan development

IBE 102: Introduction to Integrated Business Engineering Design II

  • Develop a small-scale engineering product
  • Research and develop business/marketing plan with industry mentor support

ENTR 287: Introduction to Engineering Entrepreneurship

  • Develop entrepreneurial thinking
  • Understand how to apply this thinking to real world engineering problems

IBE 200: IBE Projects in the Community

  • Working engineering-based projects for Southern Arizona communities through the lenses of agriculture, energy, housing, and water. 
  • Work with real non-profit/low-income customers

IBE 300A: Junior Seminar I

  • Leadership
  • Ethics/Integrity
  • Presentation skills

IBE 300B: Junior Seminar II

  • Industry Leader collaboration
  • Present projects to industry leaders

IBE 498A and IBE 498B: Innovation and New Venture Development Capstone I and II

  • Work with real-world customers and stakeholders

Develop a useful and marketable product

  • Address a real-world engineering challenge
  • Build a business plan to market solution
  • Possibly start a business with product

For more information on our collaboration with
The University of Arizona
College of Engineering

Visit College of Engineering - IBE