A Dual Degree of the University of Kentucky’s College of Engineering and Gatton College of Business & Economics
Engineering/MBA Dual Degree Program UK’s Engineering/MBA is a unique program that intersects technology and business, awarding both the Bachelor of Engineering and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. This highly competitive program gives students the technical expertise and business acumen necessary to lead in today’s constantly evolving industries.
A UK MBA will enhance: [1] Your leadership, communication and team building skills through our signature internship program, Project Connect [2] Your economic, finance, marketing and management business knowledge [3] Your ability to evaluate, prioritize and solve problems [4] Your earnings and promotion potential [5] Your networking opportunities
“By participating in the Engineering/ MBA Dual Degree Program, I have gained valuable business skills that compliment my technical background, allowing me to advance my career very quickly.”
Marilyn West Merchandise Business Integration Manager Walt Disney World
Find out more at engr.uky.edu/academics/engineering-mba or Gatton.uky.edu/mba
Engineering/MBA Dual Degree Program Overview of the Engineering/MBA Dual Degree Program Years 1 through 4* Take engineering courses as normal. Before start of MBA take MBA prerequisites: Micro & Macro Economics; Financial & Managerial Accounting. All four can be taken either in class or online. Apply to Engineering/MBA Dual Degree Program the summer between junior and senior year
be provided to Dual Degree Program students that meet GMAT or GRE scholarship thresholds.
Year 5 MBA Program Take One Year Accelerated MBA classes Summer Session 2, Fall and Spring Semesters.
International Study in Europe
July: Application invitations sent to students who have earned 90+ credits with a GPA ≥ 3.25 August: Applications due. In addition to regular course work during the senior year, one enrichment activity per semester will be provided. Examples include meetings with dual degree program faculty, students, alumni, and employers. By January of senior year, take GMAT or GRE, and apply to Graduate School. Scholarships for up to full in-state MBA tuition and fees will
Exclusive two week international study after completion of the MBA coursework. The Dual Degree Program pays for the international study tuition, lodging and transportation within Europe. Students are responsible for study abroad fees, air fare to/from Europe, and for meals. *or more if needed to complete undergraduate curriculum, especially if participated in co-op. Students graduating in December will (1) pause undergraduate studies before that final semester; (2) complete the One Year Accelerated MBA; (3) then finish final Fall Semester due to fixed start dates of the MBA program.
“Getting my Engineering/MBA dual degree allowed me to see the bigger picture. I was able to understand both the technical and business sides of an organization. As a result, now I’m able to communicate with and work on the same level with people from different backgrounds and from various divisions of the company.”
Jerrod Willis Lean Change Agent | The Trane Company
Find out more at engr.uky.edu/academics/engineering-mba or Gatton.uky.edu/mba