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Interdisciplinary Opportunities

The world’s problems are not divided neatly into disciplines and we believe problem solvers shouldn’t be limited to just one or two areas of study. Lehigh is committed to offering a personalized academic experience.

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Learning Across Fields

Lehigh allows students to blend courses from traditionally separate fields into an education tailored to their interests and ambitions.

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Impact. Collaboration. Community.

Ready to combine your passions to make a real impact? At Lehigh, your college experience becomes a launchpad for innovation with four groundbreaking inter-college interdisciplinary programs that bridge the silos between business, tech, health, engineering and the arts. Whether you dream of designing game-changing apps, leading a biotech startup, building smart cities or redefining what it means to be a 21st-century thinker, there’s a path for you here.

 

Inter-college Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Programs

The CSB Program is a joint initiative between the College of Business and the Computer Science and Engineering department in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. The demanding program results in a unique joint degree from both colleges.

 

The state-of-the-art IBE program is a carefully planned integration of courses in business and engineering with additional requirements in mathematics, sciences, English and humanities. The program results in a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Business and Engineering.

 

This inter-college interdisciplinary program in business and health trains students to become leaders in the health industry by developing an understanding of the core principles of business alongside an in-depth knowledge of health economics and policy.

 

Jointly administered by the College of Arts and Sciences and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, IDEAS is a four-year honors program focused on interdisciplinary arts, science and engineering resulting in a bachelor’s degree.

 

Diversity of Thought

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A radically interdisciplinary education should expand our understanding of what a liberal arts education can and should be.

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Undergraduate interdisciplinary programs

Lehigh offers 14 dynamic, interdisciplinary programs that blend academics, innovation and hands-on experiences, empowering students to solve real-world challenges.

Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs

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Graduate interdisciplinary programs

Lehigh offers graduate students 7 diverse and in-demand interdisciplinary programs that prepare them for innovative problem-solving in academia, industry, and beyond.

Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs

The Financial Engineering (MFE) program is a cutting-edge, 30-credit-hour program designed to provide a strong education in advanced finance and quantitative financial analysis tools using key concepts from financial theory, applied mathematics, and engineering.

 

A joint MBA degree can give you a competitive edge in today’s business world. Lehigh offers two joint degree programs that couple the MBA with two other top-ranked Lehigh programs: Engineering and Educational Leadership.

 

The M.S. in Photonics offers students a solid foundation in physics, electrical engineering, and materials science and engineering, as well as opportunities to perform basic and applied research at the frontier of optical communications and networking.

 

Graduate students in the TE program experience the program’s experiential learning curriculum delving into relevant topics via real-world case studies from intellectual property, prototyping, and creativity to product development, entrepreneurship, and corporate venturing.

 

This Master's Degree program aims at providing a comprehensive training for the professionals of this growing and rewarding sector, focusing on engineering and including aspects of data science, actuarial science, and social sciences.

 

The Master of Science in Data Science program provides students with a strong technical education in data scientific concepts and tools so that they may create innovative solutions to address societal challenges using data, state-of-the-art analytical methods and computing technology.

 

Lehigh University's Master of Science in Energy Systems Engineering program prepares students to become leaders in the evolving energy industry. With a focus on sustainable technologies, power generation, and energy infrastructure, the ESE program blends technical engineering education with real-world problem-solving.

 
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Learning Opportunities

Opportunities for students, no matter their program or major, to engage in interdisciplinary programs, abound at Lehigh.

Limitless Learning Potential

Lehigh offers students varied learning experiences in and out of the classroom, on campus, and around the world.

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Real World Experiences

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Real World Experiences

"The one thing that Lehigh emphasizes is real-world experience—it's always worked into the classes and programs offered."

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Working Across Interdisciplinary Teams

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Working Across Interdisciplinary Teams

"Lehigh’s wide array of opportunities has allowed me to become a well-rounded individual and prepared me to take on future challenges."

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Navigating Complex Situations

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Navigating Complex Situations

"Lehigh's interdisciplinary curriculum has equipped me with core skills and values essential for navigating complex situations in our ever-changing world."

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Dual Degree Programs

The Arts-Engineering program provides the student with an opportunity to experience the breadth of an arts education and simultaneously follow the focused curriculum of an engineering major.

 

This program is designed for students interested in combining programs in two departments: Civil & Environmental Engineering and Earth & Environmental Sciences, leading to two bachelor of science degrees, a civil and environmental engineering B.S. degree and a B.S. degree in earth and environmental sciences.

 

This dual-degree curriculum is particularly well suited for students seeking thorough preparation in the field of electronic device physics. It is a combination of the basic electrical engineering and engineering physics curricula. Â鶹ÊÓƵ can also study towards a combination of the Bachelor of Science program in the College of Arts and Sciences with Electrical Engineering.