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Visit the School of Computing & EngineeringOur Dual-Degree BS in Mechanical Engineering / MBA (4+1) program gives driven students a major professional advantage, enabling them to earn a 4-year bachelor’s degree alongside a Master's in Business Administration with just one additional year of study.
Students who choose to earn a BS in Mechanical Engineering will develop the design and analytical skills necessary for careers in many diverse fields —from aerospace, robotics and automotive to power and energy, manufacturing and biomedical. Our labs and classrooms are designed to provide students with a hands-on learning experience — from the lathes and mills in the machine shop to the wind tunnel in our thermodynamics and heat transfer lab. The majority of the curriculum focuses on design and fabrication, giving students ample opportunities to bring prototypes and models to life with powerful software tools, 3D printers and more.
Throughout your MBA experience, you'll learn to use sophisticated technology to analyze real-time data, develop financial models and run true-to-life business simulations. Being on campus also gives you access to networking and career events, which attract distinguished representatives from organizations such as Apple, GE and Johnson & Johnson.
Combining an engineering degree with a Master of Business Administration makes you immediately more desirable to hiring managers, as they actively seek engineers who can approach problems from both a technical and a business perspective. As you hone your ability to present, communicate and manage teams, you'll open up new paths to ascend the corporate ladder after graduation. The combination of an MBA with a BS in Mechanical Engineering makes it far easier to transition to management roles, improving your job positioning and increasing your lifetime earning potential.
In today’s competitive market, a graduate degree is often expected and can be the key to your success. Our innovative dual-degree programs give you a clear path to achieving your goals.
As a dual-degree student, you’ll enjoy:
Seamless plan of study: Our dual-degree programs enable you to streamline the completion of both your undergraduate and graduate studies — building relationships with classmates and professors in the supportive and enriching environment that you have come to know.
Save time and money: Certain courses count toward both undergraduate and graduate requirements — allowing you to graduate earlier and spend less money.
Simplified application process: When you maintain good academic standing in the program, you are seamlessly enrolled into the graduate program of study — eliminating the need to find another graduate program, take additional tests for admission or complete a separate admission process.
Career development: Dual-degree students gain access to special career-focused programming — including global networking and internship opportunities, recruitment events, career fairs and other experiential opportunities.
Personalized advising: Students are assigned a dedicated adviser who will help with course selection, assist with internship placements and prepare you for interviews — strengthening your resume before graduation.
Career readiness: Dual-degree students enter the workforce with an advance degree in hand — increasing your potential starting salary and setting you apart from other recent graduates who did not earn a master’s.
The dual-degree program emphasizes the skills employers value — leadership, critical thinking and creative problem-solving. They also reflect our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, experiential learning and career development.
The Graduate Admissions Office partners with Graduate Program Directors to host program-specific virtual information sessions designed for current Quinnipiac juniors.
With dual-degree options in the College of Arts & Sciences as well as the Schools of Business, Communications, Computing & Engineering and Health Sciences, there are plentiful opportunities for current students to add a graduate degree to their current program of study, strengthen their resumes and gain advanced skills and knowledge before entering the workforce.
Our mechanical engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, meaning it meets the highest standards of engineering education. Its innovative combination of modern theory, interdisciplinary field projects and powerful internships builds the foundation necessary to launch a rewarding career.
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With a university alumni network more than 50,000 strong, we have connections with thousands of employers around the world.
Having strong business knowledge and skills is the price of entry, but it doesn’t guarantee access. To get the right job, you’ll need the right partner to introduce you to the right people.
At Quinnipiac, we continually work hard to develop relationships with the best companies — from local hospitals to multinational corporations — to create opportunities to get you introduced.
The career development team organizes a variety of events and workshops throughout the year to prepare you for career success, such as:
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.