IBE Honors

Application Process

The Autumn 2026 Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) Honors Program Application is now open. 

Apply Here

Application to the IBE Honors Program is restricted to incoming first-year business students previously admitted to University Honors in the Fisher College of Business. Please access the application at the link below:

IBE Honors Program students will be chosen based on academic potential (as indicated by their university application) and responses to IBE application essay questions. The objective of the essay questions is to determine whether students have an understanding of the goals and objectives of the IBE program and whether students can demonstrate an ability and willingness to work with others from a variety of backgrounds in a constructive and professional manner.

The deadline to apply is Friday, April 3, 2026

IBE Living Learning Community:
Students are also welcome to pursue the optional experience of participating in the IBE Living-Learning Community. There is a separate application process available through University Housing, and the deadline apply is April 15, 2026.

View more information for Engineering students.

IBE Honors Program Director

Professor Michael Leiblein, PhD
Co-Founding Editor, Strategic Management Review | Co-Chair, Strategy Research Foundation | Officer, AoM Strategic Management Division | Academic Director, Integrated Business and Engineering Program

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2100 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
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