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Purdue’s integrated business and engineering (IBE) program is also offered at Purdue University in Indianapolis — the ideal launchpad for future leaders ready to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. Choose to stay in Indianapolis for all four years, with access to industry connections and close-knit classes, or pursue our 2+2 optional pathway with your first two years in Indianapolis before transitioning to West Lafayette to complete your degree. There, you take advanced business courses in our brand-new, tech-focused business building while learning from world-class professors and engaging with a vibrant campus community.
To apply, simply select Indianapolis as your location on the Common App.
Whether you choose to apply to IBE in West Lafayette or Indianapolis, choose the location that will best fit your future goals.
Our students are equipped to thrive in today’s fast-paced global economy through immersive, real-world experiences that prepare them for roles such as:
- Data analyst
- Operations manager
- Organizational consultant
- Product manager
- Supply chain manager
- Technology consultant
- Technical project manager
With hands-on experience and world-class instruction, our graduates begin careers at top employers including:
- Consulting summer analyst, Accenture
- Business program manager intern, Microsoft Corp.
- Global supply chain intern, Dell Technologies
- Project management intern, Stryker Corp.
- Mathematical finance graduate program, North Carolina State University-Raleigh
- Business-analytics graduate program, Purdue University
- Sustainable systems graduate program, Rochester Institute of Technology
You should pursue the most rigorous high school curriculum available to you. Succeeding in challenging courses will make you a stronger candidate for Purdue’s competitive admission process and better prepare you for college success.
Minimum high school coursework (many applicants exceed these minimums):
- Math – 4 years (Calculus is encouraged)
- English – 4 years
- Lab science – 3 years
- Social studies – 3 years
- World language – 2 years
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Shreya Rastogi
When it came to choosing Purdue, the strength of the integrated business and engineering program was the deciding factor for Shreya Rastogi. Her classes and presidential role in the Integrated Business and Engineering Student Council give Shreya insight into her goals, and have led to her internships at Beats by Dre and AT&T. These experiences have helped Shreya gain the skills needed to pursue her interests in project management and business analyst roles following graduation.
Abigail Roy
Abigail Roy, a senior in integrated business and engineering at Purdue’s Daniels School of Business, reflects on her experience balancing Division I soccer with a rigorous academic workload, crediting time management, study groups and mental health support for her success. Throughout her college career, she juggled demanding coursework — including math, science, marketing, coding and accounting—with structured athletic routines. Looking ahead, she’s chosen to pursue a professional soccer career —potentially overseas. Believing her athletic drive and business education are complementary, she’s already secured an agent and is awaiting opportunities to join European clubs.
Elizabeth Miller
Elizabeth Miller’s journey — from single mother to trailblazing Purdue graduate — exemplifies resilience, determination and vision. As the first graduate of Purdue’s integrated business and engineering (IBE) program in May 2024, Elizabeth balanced coursework, leadership roles in projects like EPICS and TA work empowering young women in business, all while parenting her young son late into the night. Juggling credits earned at Ivy Tech, prior work experience and single parenthood, she credits a key mindset lesson — “learn how to run your own race” — for keeping her focused on deeply personal, self-defined success rather than comparison. Recognized by Purdue — where a women’s EV go‑kart was fittingly named “Lady Elizabeth” — she now works as an operations analyst at Toyota Material Handling, applying her tech and business know‑how while raising her four‑year‑old son.
Transfer to Integrated Business and Engineering
Integrated Business and Engineering is currently closed to transfer students.
Purdue admits to individual majors. Transfer students must meet Purdue’s overall transfer criteria, as well as any major-specific requirements. Before you apply, check the closed programs page to confirm this major is open to transfer students. If it is, refer to the information below for major-specific transfer criteria.
