DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM

Integrated Business
and Engineering at Michigan

Two Degrees.
One Experience.
Unlimited Possibilities.

Lead with the business knowledge and technical expertise needed for today’s fast-evolving, tech-driven world with two degrees from the University of Michigan’s top-ranked Ross School of Business and Michigan Engineering. Graduate ready to lead innovation, launch ventures, and drive impact across industries.

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Michigan Ross is ranked #4 Undergraduate Business Program
–U.S. News & World Report, 2025

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Michigan Engineering is ranked #5 Undergraduate Engineering Program
–U.S. News & World Report, 2025

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Rise to the Challenge

Designed to be completed in four years, the dual degree offers integrated coursework in business and engineering and includes action-based learning opportunities and co-curricular activities to elevate your experience. Choose from 18 world-class programs in Michigan Engineering and couple it with a renowned Bachelor of Business Administration from Michigan Ross.

Shared Journey,
Strong Support

Join a driven cohort that shares your ambition — offering support, accountability, and a lasting community to power your success. Gain access to two active alumni networks, expanding your connections across both industries and around the world.

Take the Lead

After earning two degrees, enter the job market with a unique, high-demand skill set and be ready to lead across a wide range of industries – from tech startups and consulting firms to manufacturing and finance.

Get Started

Step 1

Start the Common Application and select the Ross School of Business as your first year unit, select “Business and Engineering integrated dual degree” as your program of study.

Common App

Step 2

Complete the required essays and submit additional materials (transcripts, optional test scores, recommendations, etc.) by your chosen application deadline. When writing your “Why Michigan?” essay (essay #2), share how this dual degree supports your interests.

U-M Admissions Requirements

Step 3

Complete the Ross Admissions Portfolio by submitting your Business Case Discussion and Artifact in SlideRoom.

Ross Admissions Portfolio

Make sure you meet the academic requirements for both Michigan Ross and Michigan Engineering.

application

Deadlines

Nov. 1 – Early Decision
Nov. 1 – Early Action
Feb. 1 – Regular Decision

Please direct admissions-related questions to each school’s admissions office:

Michigan Ross Undergraduate Admissions Office: rossundergrad@umich.edu
Michigan Engineering Undergraduate Recruitment Office: engin-OUR@umich.edu

FAQs

Admissions

This dual degree program is not available to current U-M students or external transfer applicants. The Integrated Business and Engineering at Michigan dual degree program is only open to students applying to U-M directly from high school and entering U-M as a first-year student in Fall 2026 or later.

If you are already enrolled at U-M or considering transferring, you may want to explore the dual degree program that currently exists between Michigan Ross and the College of Engineering. Interested students can discuss these possibilities with their academic advisor to determine eligibility and next steps.

Successful applicants for the Integrated Business and Engineering at Michigan dual degree program will be highly proficient in both quantitative and natural science coursework. Four years of mathematics, including precalculus, is required.

Students should take the most rigorous math courses available, and preferably calculus or AP calculus, if offered by the high school. Three years of high school science, including chemistry and physics, are required. Four years of science is strongly recommended. Additionally, one year of computer science (computer languages such as C++, Java, etc.) or pre-engineering or related courses (CAD, robotics, engineering technology, CISCO networking, etc.) is recommended. Four years of English is required. Three years of social studies are required.

These courses are valuable for shaping and preparing good engineers. High school business coursework is not required, but the admissions team will look for business-related involvement in extracurricular activities. You are also highly encouraged to fulfill the U-M’s second language requirement prior to enrollment, as that opens up your schedule once you enroll at U-M.

To ensure you meet the academic requirements for both Michigan Ross and Engineering, please look over the academic requirements for each school and college.

We encourage you to articulate your interests and goals in both business and engineering. Admission reviewers look for essays that are well written and reveal an applicant’s sense of identity and passion. Outstanding essays are typically concrete, mature, and unique. For the ‘Why Michigan?’ essay, you should discuss your motivations for the Integrated Business and Engineering dual degree, which would include both academic areas.

You should present unique and diverse motivations for the dual degree through a business and/or engineering-focused activity or experience. Making money through a finance or computer science degree, or becoming a small business owner or tech entrepreneur, are not the only paths, and may convey a more superficial knowledge of undergraduate business and engineering education. Show us what you have accomplished in high school and how this translates to your goals for an integrated dual degree in business and engineering.

It means we have decided to postpone making a decision on your application at this time, and your application will be moved into a future decision notification plan for which you are eligible. We need additional time to review your credentials and determine how your strengths and academic achievements would fit with the composition and quality of this year’s first-year applicant pool.

The Integrated Business and Engineering at Michigan dual degree follows the same postponement processes as the University of Michigan. Please visit the U-M Postponed Applicants FAQs for more information.

If you are currently in the Ross/Engineering MDDP, you will continue with the same degree requirements that were in place before the creation of the new dual degree program. However, one of the goals of the new dual degree program is to find ways to overlap requirements and condense credits to make completion of a Ross/Engineering dual degree more manageable. As we move forward with the new program, we will be evaluating how new policies or requirements may be applied to current MDDP students. You should discuss any specific questions for your dual degree plan with your academic advisor.

You will enter the College of Engineering as undeclared, allowing first-year students to explore the engineering curriculum and experiences outside of the classroom. After your first year, you will declare your major.

We encourage applicants to continue with the school or college they first selected on their Common Application. If your academic interests have changed, applicants can update their application to a different school or college through Enrollment Connect, but only if any applicable application deadlines have not passed and you have not received an admission decision on your initial application.

Additionally, the First-Year Admitting Unit policy requires that newly admitted first-year or transfer students remain in their selected current school or college for a minimum of one year before being eligible to change their academic program, school, or college. This policy includes the IBEM program. Your admission offer is considered a contract for the first year, and you must remain in the program to which you applied.

Academics

IBEM students will receive dedicated academic advising to help them understand course sequencing, Ross School of Business requirements, College of Engineering requirements, and distribution requirements. During the first semester, students will complete a required Personal Development Plan in BA 100. This plan helps students map out their individualized degree path, including Ross School of Business core requirements, College of Engineering prerequisites and major requirements, distribution requirements, and possible electives.

The Ross School of Business side of the curriculum follows the BBA core curriculum, while the College of Engineering side will vary depending on the student’s chosen Engineering major and any incoming credits. Because students may choose from a wide range of Engineering majors, there is not a single identical path for every IBEM student. Sample plans or example tracks can serve as useful starting points, but each student should work closely with their advisor to create a plan that aligns with their goals and requirements.

IBEM students will receive dedicated advising support to help them determine which courses to take and when. Academic advisors will help students understand Ross School of Business requirements, College of Engineering prerequisites and major requirements, distribution requirements, and sequencing across the four years.

During the first year, students will use advising conversations and the Personal Development Plan process to build a personalized course plan. This plan will account for:

Ross School of Business BBA core requirements
College of Engineering foundational and major-specific requirements
Math and science sequencing
Distribution requirements
Incoming credit and placement
Potential electives
Study abroad or other experiential goals
Career interests and co-curricular involvement

Because College of Engineering students may pursue different majors, example tracks can be helpful as starting points, but each student’s plan should be reviewed with an advisor.

You will complete a minimum of 150 credits, which includes any pre-college credits, plus credits earned toward the Bachelor of Business Administration degree, the Bachelor of Science Engineering degree, and the University of Michigan graduation requirements.

As a dual degree student, you will be able to double-count some of your coursework. Additionally, entering the dual degree from high school with college credits will improve your ability to complete the dual degree in four years.

We expect many students to complete the program in four years, but this may vary based on individual student plans, preferences, and majors. It will be a full four years, with most terms requiring 17-18 credits, in order to meet the academic rigor of both degrees.

You will complete the BBA fixed core classes as a cohort in specific semesters to stay on track for a four-year course plan and to maximize credit sharing. You may need to limit some course choices to specific electives designated as meeting the curriculum for both degrees. For the BBA degree, you will have flexibility in choosing and sequencing of floating core courses, most business electives, and distribution.

Engineering coursework will vary significantly depending on which major is being pursued. Once enrolled, you will work with your academic advisor to develop a curriculum path that is right for you.

Some required Ross and Engineering courses will overlap to maximize credit accumulation while still recognizing the liberal arts foundation important to the Ross BBA.
You will be allowed to share up to 21 credits of overlap between 62 business credits and Engineering major requirements, with the flexibility to use designated Engineering courses with business content and approaches toward the business credit requirements.
Specific shared core classes are in development, such as the ENGR 100/First Year Writing Course, and designated shared Capstone courses.
Specific shared core classes are in development, such as the ENGR 100/First Year Writing Course, and designated shared Capstone courses.

Yes. The first year is designed to help students build the academic foundation they will need for both business and engineering. Students can expect to take foundational coursework related to the Ross School of Business, the College of Engineering, math, science, and general degree requirements. IBEM students will also take Business Administration 100 (BA100): Introduction to Ross School of Business — Foundations in Learning Business, where they will begin thinking intentionally about their academic path, goals, and four-year plan.

IBEM students will also take specifically designed sections of ENGR 100 – Introduction to Engineering in the Winter semester that meet both the College of Engineering and the Ross first year writing requirement. Because College of Engineering requirements vary by major, the first year may look different from student to student depending on incoming credits, placement, and academic interests.

Yes, there will be some flexibility for electives, though the amount of flexibility will vary by student. Because IBEM combines rigorous business and engineering coursework, students should expect a structured academic plan. However, elective flexibility may be possible depending on the College of Engineering major selected, incoming credits, completed requirements, and the student’s academic goals. Advisors will help students identify where electives may fit into their plans, including opportunities in business, engineering, interdisciplinary interests, or career goals.

IBEM students will have time to explore their College of Engineering interests before finalizing a major. The exact timing may vary depending on the student’s academic preparation, course progress, and intended field of study in the College of Engineering.

Students must have completed at least one full term on campus, be in good standing, and have completed or earned credit for one or more courses in the following categories: Calculus, Calculus-based physics lectures or chemistry, and required engineering courses (ENGR 100, 101). Students may declare an engineering major as early as their second term on campus, and are advised to declare a specific engineering major by the start of their third term of enrollment.

Students will work with their IBEM academic advisor, as well as advisors from the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering, to understand prerequisites, major options, and sequencing. Since the College of Engineering offers multiple major pathways, students are encouraged to use their first year to explore interests, ask questions, and begin identifying the College of Engineering major that best aligns with their goals.

Yes, studying abroad remains an option for IBEM students, but it will require careful planning. Because the IBEM curriculum includes requirements from both the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering, students interested in studying abroad should discuss this goal with their advisor early. Timing, destination, course availability, and major requirements will all matter. Some students may find that spring/summer programs, shorter-term global experiences, or carefully selected semester programs fit best with their academic plan. Ross and Engineering study abroad offices offer short-term programs for IBEM students to consider.

The program is designed with coordination between Ross School of Business and College of Engineering in mind, and advising teams will help students plan schedules as efficiently as possible. That said, IBEM students should expect to spend time on both Central Campus and North Campus throughout their experience. Ross School of Business coursework and programming will often be centered on Central Campus, while many College of Engineering courses and experiences will be on North Campus. While travel between campuses may not be eliminated, students will have support in thinking through course timing and logistics. U-M’s campus transportation system also helps students move between campuses throughout the day.

IBEM students will be part of a unique community that connects the Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering. In Ross School of Business courses and programming, students will interact with BBA classmates, while in College of Engineering courses, they will study alongside College of Engineering students. Some overlap with other IBEM students is likely, especially in foundational or commonly required courses. However, because College of Engineering course enrollment depends on major interest, prerequisites, and individual schedules, students may not have the exact same College of Engineering classes as all members of their Ross School of Business or IBEM cohort. IBEM-specific advising, orientation, welcome programming, and community touchpoints are designed to help students build relationships with peers across the program.

Integrated Business and Engineering at Michigan

Two Degrees. One Experience. Unlimited Possibilities.

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