The Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business and Engineering major, offered through a collaboration between the Fairfield Dolan School of Business and the School of Engineering and Computing, is designed to prepare students for tech-driven business careers. The STEM-designated, cohort-based program will provide students with the skills needed to bridge business, technology, and STEM fields, and to lead technological operations for organizations or tech startups.
Students will pursue a combined curriculum of the Fairfield Magis Core, business courses, and engineering courses. As part of the program, students will be asked to complete at least one internship and will participate in the StartUp program which gives students the experience of learning the entrepreneurial process. Fairfield Dolan’s Career Development Center will support students by providing professional development opportunities throughout the academic year, as well as career services support.
Fairfield will welcome a small cohort of students for this selective program each academic year. Students will receive individualized support through advising and mentoring during their four years of undergraduate study. Fairfield University is now accepting applications to welcome the first cohort of students in fall, 2024.
Professor
Economics
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The Integrated Business and Engineering students will graduate from the program with the ability to perform and execute the following student outcomes:
1
Become Informed
Students will become familiar with principles of new and emerging technology management and its creation, adaptation, transfer, and implementation, as well as advanced concepts of methodologies in technology and innovation management.
2
Become a Leader
Students will be prepared with the skills needed to become future leaders and to pursue roles including consulting and management positions in industry, non-profit organizations, and government roles, or to start their own ventures.
3
Implement New Tech
Students will be prepared with a strong background in implementing new technology-based businesses and ventures.
4
Analyze and Problem Solve
Students will be able to critically analyze problems and evaluate the benefits of alternative solutions in new technology-based local, national, and international opportunities and corporate ventures, and have the knowledge to problem-solve using decision-support tools and/or research skills.
5
Bridge Business and Tech
Students will acquire the skills to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with people whose expertise is in different domains and who are located across the globe, as well as be able to work in a development team to address specific issues and problems.
Candidates for this program will be first-year entering students who have a strong background in science and mathematics.
| Magis Core (45 credits) |
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| English |
| History |
| Philosophy |
| Religious Studies |
| Modern Language |
| Calculus I & II |
| History/Philosophy/Religion (x2) |
| Literature |
| Visual and Performing Arts |
| General Physics/Lab |
| General Physics II/Lab |
| Intro to Microeconomics |
| Intro to Macroeconomics |
| Dolan Core (36 credits) |
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| Intro to Financial Accounting |
| Intro to Management Accounting |
| Messaging and Persuasion |
| Intro to International Business |
| Intro to Finance |
| Intro to Management |
| Principles of Marketing |
| Business Analytics |
| Business Ethics |
| Legal Environment of Business |
| Business Strategies in Global Environment |
| Statistics I* |
| Engineering Courses (25 credits) |
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| Fundamentals of Engineering |
| Intro to Computing |
| Mathematical Analysis |
| Engineering Project Management |
| Industrial Quality Control |
| Introduction to Electrical Circuits and Electric Circuits Lab OR Engineering Statics and Mechanics Lab |
| Engineering Elective |
| Engineering Elective |
*Statistics is a required course for all Dolan students. Some Math and Physics courses include one or four credit labs. Prerequisite courses may be required for Engineering electives. Students should plan to discuss their specific plan of study with their advisors.
A detailed list of course requirements, offerings, and more can be viewed in the University’s course catalog.
The Dolan Career Development Center provides professional development services for undergraduate and graduate students that enrich their academic experiences and inspire tomorrow's business leaders. These opportunities allow students to learn about themselves, and about the business world, as well as to apply what they're learning in the classroom.
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