<p>Is majoring in a field of engineering, along with a major in a field of business possible, and if so, is it practical?</p>
<p>Anyone want to respond?</p>
<p>The two programs I know of that essentially allow you to double major in engineering in business are </p>
<p>UPenn's Jerome Fisher Management & Technology program (<a href="http://www.upenn.edu/fisher/%5B/url%5D">http://www.upenn.edu/fisher/</a>)
Lehigh's Integrated Business and Engineering (<a href="http://www3.lehigh.edu/business/cbeuibe.asp%5B/url%5D">http://www3.lehigh.edu/business/cbeuibe.asp</a>)</p>
<p>Great, thanks. Does anyone else know of any other programs like this? Is it possible to get a degree in engineering and a degree in business at a school without a joint program?</p>
<p>As long as you fulfill each major's requirements, then yes--it's just too much work for such a small increase in opportunities.</p>
<p>So you don't think its practical? I was kind of thinking it wasn't that practical, but I was still giving it some thought.</p>
<p>My school offers a major that combines the business and engineering aspect into one major. I actually may decide to double major both in that and finance if I don't get into the honor's program offered here.</p>
<p>What school do you go to?</p>
<p>I go to UT Austin</p>
<p>You can get your MBA after graduation...that would be practical...so I hear.</p>
<p>yes... or if you are doing something like OR or IE in engineering and combining it with finance or something .. i think that would be practical ... CS and business is also very practical</p>
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<p>You know I'd be kind of iffy on doubling with ERB. It doesn't really lead to a whole lot of jobs being opened up. Basically from my observations it just gave people the opportunity to work on more of the business side at engineering firms like lockheed, samsung, etc.</p>
<p>I know UConn has a major that is joint between the school of business, and the school of engineering. The name of the major is "Management for Engineering Manufacturing" and it is indeed a very practical major.</p>
<p>Is it worth an extra year to double major. I go to UT-mccombs and I am either doing ERB or accounting and double major in engineering. however here is the problem if i do engineering it will be civil/architectual engin. I have no interest in any of the other fields and If i am going to spend another year I want to study what I have an interest in. Does civil/arch engineering in addition to a BBA really make you more marketable? I konw it wont to the extent which a electrical or computer engin degree would</p>
<p>A lot of engineering students at my university get minors in management, but I've never met one with majors in each field. It's not a bad idea to take a few business-related courses to get an extra edge, and down the road an MBA could help you move into a management role if you're in a position to do so.</p>
<p>honestly, i dont understand how it would help a Civil engineer. If you are new to the industry, they will not put you straight into a management position and its better to work for a couple of years, gain experience and then pursue an MBA.
CS majors on the other hand, work to understand how corporations work and try to build a system that meets the demands of the business. In such a situation, business knowledge gives you a clear edge.</p>