<p>Are there any 5 year combined programs that allow an engineering major to also get an MBA? If not, are there any other programs that anyone can recommend for an electrical engineering student with a lot of AP credit (entered with 52 credits). Thanks!</p>
<p>What year are you? There are a couple of options depending on what year you are in…</p>
<p>I was hoping you would check in maryversity as I knew you would be knowledgeable. I am a freshman in Clark and intend to do electrical engineering.</p>
<p>Strictly speaking, to the best of my knowledge, there is no special combined 5 year BS in engineering with an MBA at Maryland. HOWEVER, there are some other options available.</p>
<p>As a freshman, the first things in front of you right now are two really awesome programs that are not going to get you an extra degree, per se, but will expose you to the business world and give you some really unique experiences and skills: QUEST Honors Program and Hinman CEOs. I will go into more detail about them in a minute.</p>
<p>At Maryland, IF you really want a bachelor and masters degrees in 5 years, I know that for MechE, once you hit your junior year, if you meet the minimum gpa of 3.7, get letters of rec and so forth, you can apply for the 5 year combined BS/MS program - not sure if there is a parallel program for EE, BUT there is a new program that was announced this year for a Masters in Robotics, so if this is of interest, even though it’s not business-oriented, you might want to inquire about this as a possibility (Dr. Nuno Martins at the Maryland Robotics Center is in charge of the program <a href=“mailto:nmartins@umd.edu”>nmartins@umd.edu</a>)</p>
<p>Back to QUEST and Hinmans. QUEST is likely having information sessions in the coming weeks, so keep an eye out for them. QUEST is an honors program that pulls students from engineering, business and comp sci together to work as a team to solve real-world problems. It’s a three-year program that’s very project-oriented and a lot of fun. There is a total of three classes you take and then you are assigned to an actual company to work with on an actual problem they are having to try to resolve it. The real world experience is something you can’t learn from a textbook and the teamwork aspect of working with students who come with different skill sets makes it a VERY appealing program to prospective employers. My brief description here does NOT do it justice…it is an amazing program that you really should look into!!!
The application will come out soon and is due right after the break
[Prospective</a> Students | Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland](<a href=“http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/academics/fellows-special-programs/quest/prospective-students]Prospective”>http://www.rhsmith.umd.edu/programs/undergraduate-programs/academics/fellows-special-programs/quest/prospective-students)</p>
<p>The other program is called Hinman CEOs and is a two-year living-learning program. It used to be just a junior-senior program but they recently started accepting some sophomores, so you can actually apply now if you are interested. There are two rounds of apps, and while the first deadline passed, you still have time to make the second deadline, so apply asap. This program teaches you how to actually start a business. Kevin Plank, (UnderArmour’s CEO), was part of this program as an undergrad at Maryland. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, this program should really appeal to you. [Mtech:</a> Hinman CEOs Program](<a href=“http://www.hinmanceos.umd.edu/]Mtech:”>http://www.hinmanceos.umd.edu/) </p>
<p>Each program is really unique and gives you a different perspective into the business world. It gives you the opportunity to capitalize on your creativity as an engineer without dragging you through unnecessary hoops. If these programs appeal to you, it is likely you will also want to pursue a minor in technology entrepreneurship [Maryland</a> Technology Enterprise Institute ? Educate, Create, Connect](<a href=“http://www.mtech.umd.edu/educate/minor/]Maryland”>Mtech: Minor in Technology Entrepreneurship)</p>
<p>Hope this helps…</p>
<p>a MBA is pointless to an undergrad student with no experience. No one’s going to offer engineering manager position to kids fresh out of college. </p>
<p>if you want you could graduate in 3 years, go work in the industry then go back for MBA</p>