{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/682b883cbc0e7581522caad7/6894ff26c6d7c56cda45b99b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"New U-M dual degree program trains leaders at the intersection of engineering and business","description":"<p>The Ross School of Business and the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan will offer a new undergraduate&nbsp;<a href=\"https://business-engineering.umich.edu/?_gl=1%2Amz6mwr%2A_gcl_au%2ANjc0MjIzNDUxLjE3NDY2NDc0Mzc.&amp;_ga=2.57122658.957683658.1753213222-187394398.1739591087\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">dual-degree program.</a>&nbsp;Individuals interested in careers that require strong backgrounds in business and engineering can simultaneously pursue bachelor’s degrees from both schools. High school seniors can apply to the program via the&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.commonapp.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Common App</a>, which opened on Aug. 1, and will be admitted for the fall 2026 semester.</p><p><br></p><p>Evolving to meet the changing demand and skills required in the marketplace, the program offers courses that combine business knowledge with technical expertise. Michigan Ross and Michigan Engineering, both ranked in the top five for undergraduates by&nbsp;<em>U.S. News &amp; World Report</em>, first began offering a dual degree in 2004. The vision for the new program is to create an integrated and cohesive experience for students, which will deepen their learning and prepare graduates for leadership roles in various industries.</p>","author_name":"Michigan Engineering "}