College of Business LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Welcome to Lehigh Business Dear Students, Looking for an experience that transcends the typical business school? Want to create value in a dynamic world where business and technology meet? Explore Lehigh’s College of Business. At Lehigh, you will break boundaries and prepare for a career that makes a difference. You will engage with outstanding faculty in rigorous business courses and in courses beyond that challenge you to grow your perspective and your potential contribution. You will be challenged to apply theory to solve real problems in a wide variety of venues – from the classroom to student-led organizations to worksites across the world. You can also engage in unique opportunities like Lehigh’s Iacocca International Internships and value-added experiential learning in our Financial Services Laboratory. At Lehigh, our College of Business graduates are among the most sought after employees, and we are proud of the successes of our alumni. As a Lehigh student, you will benefit from our alumni experience. From mentoring to hosting speaker series to sponsoring internships abroad, our Lehigh alumni are engaged to make a positive difference in your education. You will also be a part of a very special, welcoming Lehigh community that will support your success and offer opportunities for you to engage, contribute, and lead. You will enjoy “big university” opportunities at a place small enough for you to be known and to develop friendships and networks that can last a lifetime. We encourage you to learn more about our Lehigh community and the distinctive, personalized education that’s Lehigh’s legacy of success. We look forward to learning more about you through your application. Regards, Manoj Malhotra Kevin L. and Lisa A. Clayton Dean College of Business Stephanie Prevost Associate Dean and Director, Undergraduate Programs, College of Business 1
, Average Starting Salaries Top Industries were employed, continuing education, or pursuing military or volunteer service within 6 months of graduation From the Class of 2025 2 Inter-College Interdisciplinary Programs Accounting Business Analytics Business Information Systems Economics Finance Management Marketing Supply Chain Management Computer Science and Business Integrated Business and Engineering $97,397 $91,127 $89,247 $74,425 $77,125 $77,750 $80,603 $72,750 $58,436 $72,061 Sample Employers Amazon Bank of America Citi Deloitte EY Goldman Sachs HSBC J.P. Morgan KPMG L’Oréal Morgan Stanley P&G PwC Ross Dress for Less SEI Financial Services Management Consulting Accounting Software Development Insurance Real Estate Investment Banking 29% 13% 11% 4% 4% 4% 2% 96%
Business and Economics The Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics is the largest undergraduate business degree program. The degree provides balanced exposure to a solid business core, a minimum of one major area of specialization, and courses beyond business distributed across ways of knowing in the liberal arts and sciences. Intro to Our Degrees Integrated Business and Engineering The Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) Honors Program is an interdisciplinary program offered jointly between the College of Business and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. The IBE program is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of business, technology, and how they fit together, with a focus on product development and entrepreneurship. Computer Science and Business The Computer Science and Business (CSB) Program integrates computing technologies and business topics at an unprecedented level. Offered as an interdisciplinary degree by the College of Business and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, the CSB program is the only one of its kind to be accredited in both computer science and business. Lehigh’s College of Business offers four distinct undergraduate degrees, but they’re all built on the same intentional foundation: a rigorous business core, opportunities for specialization and interdisciplinary study, and perspective-shifting courses beyond business to craft a truly holistic experience. 3 Integrated Business and Health Integrated Business and Health offers undergraduate students interested in the health and healthcare industries the opportunity to combine knowledge and skills gained through the core curriculum offered by the College of Business with in-depth, interdisciplinary training in health economics, health policy and community health offered by the College of Health. B.S. in Business and Economics B.S. in IBE Integrated Business and Engineering B.S. in CSB Computer Science and Business B.S. in IBH Integrated Business and Health
Majors & Programs Students may major in up to two of the following major areas of study, and also have the option to pursue minors and/or dual degrees across Lehigh colleges. Majors Accounting Business Analytics Business Information Systems Economics Finance Management Marketing Supply Chain Management Minors Business Information Systems Entrepreneurship Management Real Estate Sports Analytics Supply Chain Management Certificates International Business Certificate For more information, please visit business.lehigh.edu/ undergraduate/degreeprograms 4
The Business Analytics Sequence Starting in your first year, you’ll work directly with data, learning how it’s structured to drive smarter business decisions and faster processes. In your third year, you’ll dive deeper—mastering the specific techniques, algorithms, and visualizations needed to turn raw data into a clear strategy. Critical-Skill Course Sequences At Lehigh, you don’t just “take” classes— you build a professional edge. Starting in your first year, you’ll dive into three core sequences—business analytics, communication, and leadership—that grow with you. Just as you start to specialize in your major, we circle back to these skills to sharpen them further. By weaving management and data throughout the entire curriculum, we ensure you’re ready for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our Core Curriculum Early Business Foundation Learn the foundation and economic environment of business, and be introduced to critical-skill course sequences. Rigorous, intermediate level courses across business disciplines All business undergrads experience the same introductory accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing courses that are required of each respective major. Academic Advisors work with you throughout your four-year program Declare your major and receive a faculty mentor Engage in business clubs and organizations to grow as a community member and leader 5 Year 01 Year 02
The Business Communication Sequence In the Business Communications sequence, you’ll start by learning the foundational frameworks of delivering clear, evidence-driven, and persuasive messaging. In your third year, you’ll build on that foundation to tackle more complex challenges: translating data into oral communications that influence people and drive results. Prepare for What Lies Ahead The Leadership and Management Sequence First-year Organizational Behavior introduces you to the principles of effective, ethical management—learning how to lead individuals, teams, and yourself. In your third year, you’ll take a deeper dive into Leadership in Organizations, where you’ll move from theory to action. By sharpening your self-awareness and social intelligence, you’ll build the genuine capacity to lead people and navigate complex organizations. Senior capstone experience Finish with a senior capstone that integrates and extends the core into applied experience. Criticalskill course sequences continue Emphasis on business analytics, business communication, and leadership and management continues while you dive deeper into your major field of study. 6 The Student to Professional Co-Curriculum prepares students to be career ready Leverage Lehigh alumni network to prepare for life after Lehigh Year 03 Year 04
Business Beyond the Classroom Students in the College of Business have many opportunities to collaborate with our distinguished faculty on real-world, relevant business issues, accessing and contributing to our body of research. As a complement to the scholarly activities of academic departments, our business centers provide rich opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and move knowledge forward for all. Center for Financial Services The Center for Financial Services (CFS) seeks to bridge theory and practice to promote a collaborative exchange of ideas on critical issues affecting the financial services. Center for Supply Chain Research By leveraging Lehigh’s faculty, students, alumni and industry partners, the Center brings the latest developments in research and best practices together to generate new ideas for education and future knowledge in the field of supply chain management. Murray H. Goodman Center for Real Estate The Goodman Center promotes real estate studies in a variety of ways, including scholarly research, engagement with practitioners in the real estate field, and undergraduate courses in real estate and real estate finance. Martindale Center for the Study of Private Enterprise The Center engages students, faculty and the business community in active inquiry tackling questions central to understanding and fostering sustainable private enterprises and inclusive economic systems throughout the world. Dexter F. Baker Institute for Entrepreneurship Serves as the hub for entrepreneurial activity at Lehigh by supporting the University’s existing crossdisciplinary programs. Philip Rauch Center for Business Communication The Rauch Center supports students as they develop the rhetorical awareness and skills necessary to navigate any communication challenge, including writing and oral presentation in varied contexts. Bosland Financial Services Lab The Financial Services Laboratory (FSL) serves as the vehicle for understanding, creating, and employing financial data and software. Undergraduate and graduate students and faculty from across the campus use the FSL to gain a better understanding of the financial world through the meeting of theory, practice, and research. Small Business Development Center The Lehigh University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides consulting services and educational programs to entrepreneurs wanting to start or grow a small business. The SBDC hires undergraduates as SBDC Scholars to work as consultants. 7
Jason Shacter Chicago, IL Business Analytics and Management [Entrepreneurship Track] Majors Why Lehigh Business? Lehigh College of Business has allowed me to explore entrepreneurship as a serious career choice. Through the entrepreneurship curriculum, I was able to take classes that leveled up my existing business ideas and ventures, equipping me with new skills that I would not have learned in a traditional classroom. I built software from scratch, built a personal brand on social media, and actually increased my business cash flow through Lehigh coursework, which I believe is quite unique. I am grateful for the Lehigh faculty and programs that embrace these passion projects and turn them into real impact. Mike Pinette Saco, ME Accounting Major, Psychology Minor Why Lehigh Business? Lehigh Business offers remarkable challenges and opportunities. The environment is incredibly welcoming, and the faculty genuinely want to see you succeed, bringing realworld experience and insight into every classroom. The school also puts a strong emphasis on helping students land internships and jobs, and developing the skills needed to succeed in those roles. Beyond campus, the alumni network is both supportive and far-reaching. Being a part of Lehigh Business isn’t just an education, it’s a mark of excellence that carries weight on any resume. “Being part of Lehigh Business isn’t just an education, it’s a mark of excellence that carries weight on any resume.” 8
Lehigh Silicon Valley Lehigh Silicon Valley takes you to the San Francisco Bay Area: the hub of entrepreneurship that spawns countless new enterprises with their breakthrough technologies, next-generation software, and trend-setting social media. Students meet with experts, tour spaces, and begin to learn how to apply these lessons within their own entrepreneurial journey. Startup Academy The College of Business and Lehigh West launched Startup Academy in the summer of 2018. This unique, 10-week internship program gives students the opportunity to learn about the entrepreneurial process by immersing themselves in the innovation ecosystem of San Francisco, as they experience the messy, exciting realities of a startup. In addition to the internship, students engage in a one-credit course as a cohort, enabling them to put classroom knowledge into action in real-world business environments while expanding their skill sets and professional relationships. Lehigh-Led Programs Lehigh University faculty or staff lead programs for one to ten weeks over winter and summer breaks. Many of these programs (Lehigh in Belgium, Lehigh in Ireland, Lehigh Business: Study and Intern in Milan, and the Global Immersion) include classes for Lehigh credit taught by the business school faculty, and some of these programs also offer internships. Students can participate in short-term programs starting in the winter of their first year. Tauck Scholars The Tauck Scholars Program, endowed by Arthur Tauck, ‘53, provides an opportunity for business students to participate in an international internship or other international educational experience during the summer once they have reached Junior standing. This scholarship program enables each Tauck Scholar to apply for an international internship program that best meets their interests and career goals. Iacocca International Internships This global summer internship program for Lehigh students includes international co-ops, research experiences, and internships or cohort internships. These are led by a Lehigh faculty member who matches Lehigh students with their peers from another country to work as a team on a common problem facing a multinational corporation. Real-world experience is where your education hits the ground. You’ll have the space to take what you’ve learned in the classroom and apply it through internships, research, clubs, study abroad, and leadership roles. These aren’t just additions to your resume—they’re opportunities to see the tangible impact of your work and gain a clearer sense of where you want your career to lead. Examples of Lehigh Sponsored Programs Business Beyond Campus 9
86% of students from the College of Business Class of 2025 completed an internship during their time at Lehigh 10
Lehigh students benefit from a global network that is also readily accessible. The Lehigh network is a lifelong resource where our alumni are deeply involved, bringing their real-world experience to campus through mentorship, speaking engagements, and classroom insights. Behind every Lehigh Business program is a faculty of worldclass researchers and scholars who are committed to your success. Our faculty are available in and outside of the classroom, ensuring you have the support and the perspective needed to lead. A Strong Network 11
Corey Harrison A proud Lehigh University graduate (Class of ’03) and board trustee, Corey Harrison earned his B.S. in Business & Economics with a major in Business Information Systems before going on to receive an M.S. in Technology from Duquesne University and an M.B.A. from Yale University. As a first-generation college student, he began in Lehigh’s College of Engineering before switching to the College of Business, drawn by his passion for technology and enterprise transformation. Corey’s early career included roles at Johnson & Johnson, Tata Group, UBS Investment Bank, and iCIMS. In 2015, he was selected as a White House Fellow, co-founded the Defense Digital Service, and earned the Secretary of Defense Medal for Outstanding Public Service. He then joined KKR to build its innovation team and served as Senior Vice President of Operations and Chief of Staff at the National Football League. In 2021, Corey launched Flip AI, a leading AI startup in the San Francisco Bay Area. Flip AI delivers an observability intelligence platform, including proprietary gen AI models and agents, to growing enterprises, including several Fortune 500 companies. 12 Mary Kate Dodgson ’08 Associate Professor, Department of Accounting Why Lehigh? As a proud 2008 alumna of the Lehigh University College of Business, I experienced firsthand what makes Lehigh special. From day one, I felt like part of a close-knit community, not just another student. Faculty quickly learned our names and built supportive mentoring relationships that continued well beyond graduation. Those connections, along with Lehigh’s rigorous academics and strong alumni network, helped many of us secure internships and successful careers. Now, as a faculty member, I’m proud to help continue that tradition. Our students benefit from hands-on learning through real-world case studies, collaborative projects, and mentorship from faculty and accomplished alumni. They also learn how to combine emerging technologies, including AI, with strong leadership and critical-thinking skills. Lehigh’s recent R1 research designation creates even more opportunities for impactful, facultymentored research. Lehigh Business offers ambitious students both challenge and support, all on an especially beautiful campus in Bethlehem!
At Lehigh Business, you’ll find dozens of student-led organizations that reflect the industries you’re preparing to enter. Whether you’re attending a club expo, networking with members, or collaborating with faculty mentors, these groups give you the space to lead, build your resume, and connect with a community that shares your ambitions. Business Student Clubs and Organizations 13 List of Clubs/Organizations Accounting AI Club ALPFA Alpha Kappa Psi Asian Business Community Beta Alpha Psi Beta Gamma Sigma Business Information System and Analytics Computer Science and Business Association Economics Society Global Business Club IBE Council Impact Finance Association Investment Management Group Lehigh Consulting Group Lehigh Entrepreneurship Club Lehigh Investment Banking Lehigh Minorities in Business Association Lehigh Mountain Quants Lehigh University Marketing Club Management Club Marketing Real Estate Club Scholars of Finance Supply Chain Management Club TAMID Women in Business Women in Finance
Alex Motley, Orange, New Jersey Finance Major “Through empowerment, unity, and opportunity, the Lehigh Minority Business Alliance (LMBA) strives to provide a professional community for all minority students on campus. Through this initiative, I was able to further discover my passions and contribute my time, effort, and leadership to my fellow peers. As a result, not only did I grow personally, but I was also able to see my peers grow in ways that far exceed our comfort zones. I am truly grateful for the opportunity that this club provided me and for the support I received throughout my time at Lehigh.” “Working on a diverse team added intangible value to my Lehigh experience and it allowed all of my peers to bring fresh perspectives to club events, especially ‘speed networking’ and career workshops with Fortune 500 companies.” For more information, visit businessundergrad. lehigh.edu/ student-organizations- and-leadership – Alex Motley Class of 2020 14
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