Industrial Engineering & Business Administration
Combine industrial engineering with business skills to lead and innovate across industries.
Program Details
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Commitment
Full-time, 4 years
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Entry Terms
Fall
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Visa Compliant
Yes
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STEM-designated
No
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Program Options
Yes
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Locations
Boston
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Why study business administration and industrial engineering at Northeastern?
- Study at the forefront of technology: We offer this combined major with Northeastern's College of Engineering—giving you the chance to learn from expert faculty across both engineering and business.
- Build in-demand skills: Learn to design and improve systems that bring together people, equipment, and materials, while developing the analytical, strategic, and leadership skills that today's businesses demand.
- Gain real-world experience: Through signature experiences, like our nationally recognized co-op program, you'll apply your skills in paid work placements and projects with leading organizations.
- Customize your education: Prepare to reach your unique goals through business concentrations, minors, global study opportunities, and opportunities across Northeastern's worldwide campus network.
Program options
The combined major in industrial engineering and business administration is designed to educate students in topics of both disciplines and the interface between them. Industrial engineering involves the design and analysis of systems that include people, equipment, and materials and their interactions and performance in the workplace. An industrial engineer collects this information and evaluates alternatives to make decisions that best advance the goals of the enterprise. D'Amore-McKim offers students an opportunity to develop the skills needed to lead in today's technologically driven business world. We deliver a curriculum that combines knowledge in technology and data analytics with human skills such as critical thinking, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Students in this program will combine the disciplines in order to address complex problems with robust analysis, implementation of technology, and strong leadership.
BSBA majors are required to choose one of the following concentrations. Work with your academic advisor to declare up to three concentrations.
Deepen your business studies with an optional minor in one of the following academic areas. Work with your academic advisor to decide if a minor will fit into your plans.
Explore all D'Amore-McKim minors—including those open to non-business majors—on our full list of minors.
Accelerate your future and reduce tuition costs by combining this major with one of the following “PlusOne” master's degrees.
Experience-powered learning is at the heart of a Northeastern education. Here are just a few of the opportunities open to you.
Experiential opportunities
Experiential learning is central to every D'Amore-McKim student's education, providing you with the opportunity to apply classroom learning and gain transformative experiences in a real-world professional context. To fulfill your business experiential learning requirements, you can pursue co-op or other approved options—such as vetted internships (including summer analyst roles), part-time co-ops, and Professional Practicum programs in London or Oakland. In addition, D'Amore-McKim offers students additional layered opportunities such as real-world project-based classes, involvement in academic research projects, student leadership and mentorship programs, and participation in Northeastern's innovation ecosystem.
Co-op roles are competitive and employer-selected. Students participate first-hand in the job search process with the support of a co-op advisor, which helps prepare them for their full-time job search upon graduation. While placement is not guaranteed, nearly all students earn and complete at least one co-op before they graduate.
Dive Deeper
Faculty & teaching
Our world-class faculty offer years of experience, forward-thinking leadership, global perspectives, and a commitment to preparing students for success in a rapidly changing business world.
Learning objectives
We developed our learning objectives to ensure that we're preparing you to reach your goals and thrive in a complex global environment.
Co-op & plans of study
Explore different options for your academic plan, depending on your program, co-ops, and the amount of time you're planning to take to earn your degree.
Admissions information
Northeastern's admissions staff are organized by student location. Please feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.
Change your major
If you're a Northeastern undergraduate interested in transferring into this major, start by assessing whether it's the right fit for your goals and timeline. Once you're ready, you'll submit the necessary form and work with a D'Amore-McKim advisor to plan your next steps.