The program is based on a cohort structure, meaning students from engineering and business attend several classes and work jointly on projects together from sophomore year through graduation. Beginning in Fall 2026 with our 2030 Cohort, students take the following courses for a total of 18 additional hours for both engineering and business majors:
- Haslam Leaders Series
- Interdisciplinary Problem Solving (IES 203)
- Creating Synergies in Business and Engineering Collaborations (IES 303)
- CAPSTONE Engineering Senior Design I & II (IES 437 & IES 438) —see Senior Design below for details.
- Project Management (MGT 380)
Click the links below to access the current curriculum (2030 Cohort) and the previous curriculum (2029 Cohort and prior).
*Please be aware that BUAD 200 should not be taken during your Freshman Year as it is a requirement of the Heath IBEP curriculum. If you have already taken the course, you will be required to retake it as a cohort.
Senior Design
The program provides a critical interdisciplinary learning opportunity for students to work on actual industry projects under the direction of faculty and sponsor-company mentors. Students will design, build, and test a real product or system while learning teamwork skills and how to complete projects on time and within budget. This honors-level capstone course sequence ensures groups solve a real-world problem at the intersection of business and engineering and seals the program’s focus on real-world expertise. Click here to view.
Co-Curriculars
Students are also expected to participate in co-curricular activities throughout their time in the program. These activities include attending sessions with external speakers from executive leadership, manufacturing site visits, mentoring sessions, and group discussions.
*Business students are not required to take additional math or science courses.
Note: Due to curriculum schedules, participation in Spring or Fall semesters abroad, internships, or co-ops, requires prior approval from the program director.