The Heath Integrated Business & Engineering Program Application process consists of two stages: 1) an application including oral and written responses, and 2) an in-person panel interview.
Application Details
The application process allows you to get a sense for our program values and culture, as well as what we look for in our top candidates. The application consists of two steps a recorded video response and a written response. While you may complete the video and written responses in any order, note the different deadlines for each and that both must be completed by the deadline in order to be eligible for an in-person interview.
1. Video Response Question
You will use the Kira platform to respond to a single question via video. You will be given time to practice with sample questions before recording your response to the actual interview question. Your actual interview question will not be shared ahead of time.
Get started by registering on the Kira platform using your @vols.utk.edu email address. Once registered, you will receive an email confirming your registration. Use that link to return to your online assessment when you’re ready to begin and record your video response.
Don’t be confused by email communication sent from the Kira platform that states Haslam College of Business. It is indeed for Heath IBEP.
Video responses must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026.
2. Written Response
You will upload your resume and answer five (5) questions in essay format. Responses should be no longer than 250 words. We recommend that you use a word processor to draft your response then paste your response into the appropriate question text boxes.
As part of the written response process, you will be required to certify that you did NOT use AI to generate your responses and that you understand the expectations of participating in the Heath IBEP Program. We will AI check all written responses.
Get started with your written response application on the Heath IBEP SharePoint Application. You will be required to submit your resume in .pdf format as part of the written response process.
Written responses must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, January 31, 2026.
Written Response Questions
The written portion of the application contains the following short answer questions:
- Why is cross-functional collaboration across business and engineering disciplines important and how does it align with your career goals?
- If you were to meet a senior level executive, what are two or three things would you be interested in learning from them and why?
- Describe a time when you explored a topic or solved a problem that required you to combine knowledge from both technical and business domains. What motivated you to pursue it, and what did you learn from the experience?”
- Tell us something unique about yourself that you’d like to share?
In-Person Interview
After reviewing your application, you may be selected for an in-person interview. The interview will include a member of the Haslam and Tickle staff or faculty, current IBEP students, and the program administration team. The interview will be scheduled for 30 minutes and will allow us to get to know you better and vice versa. Interviews are expected to turn from mid-February to mid-March.
You will be notified by email if selected for an interview at which time you will be able to schedule your interview. Emails are sent to all selected students at once and interview scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis.