SAM AND IRENE BLACK SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Career Paths for Interdisciplinary Business with Engineering Studies (IBE)

 
IBE graduates will provide immediate value as employees because they'll have the ability to apply the multidisciplinary principles they learn to operate within a technical organization.
 

IBE majors will work in technical and manufacturing firms. They will use their business education and the foundation of technical skills to become significatnt contributors to their future employers.

The breadth offered by the IBE major is reflected in the diverse career paths of graduates possible in the industrial, retail, financial, and academic sectors.

IBE graduates will typically enter the business side of technical companies. The types of jobs that may be appropriate for graduates from this program might be:

1.
 Technical /industrial sales
2.
 Technical business /product development
3.
 Technical support
4.
 Junior level product or brand management
5.
 Production planners
6.
 Operations analysts
7.
 Purchasing agent in technical firm
8.
 Operations/production manager
9.
 Plant accountant in technical firm
10.
 Project Manager

The Career Development Center (CDC) assists students with the process of career and life planning through a full range of programs and services. You may schedule appointments with the CDC staff to discuss issues including interests, skills, values, and goal setting, as well as how to find career information, internships, full-time jobs, and graduate schools. You are encouraged to utilize the services of the CDC throughout your career career.

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Updated July 23, 2009
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