Major in Interdisciplinary Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering (BSIE) at FIU lets you tailor your degree to a broad range of future career paths.
Our curriculum provides a strong foundation in science and engineering coupled with courses focused on leadership, systems mentality and engineering design.
You will graduate ready to create real-world solutions for real-world challenges in a diverse range of fields, from traditional engineering to personalized learning and cybersecurity.
Classes
Rather than focusing exclusively on engineering, the BSIE is designed to tailor your degree to your strengths in a particular workforce, such as emerging entrepreneurial businesses.
The curriculum combines core instruction with a secondary field of engineering courses. You can customize that field to explore subjects central to the modern engineering landscape, including:
- Industrial engineering
- Robotics
- Aerospace
- Materials
- HVAC
- Ocean engineering
- Entertainment engineering
View all courses and requirements in the University Catalog.
Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Project
This program requires a capstone project to be completed in your last two semesters.
The capstone project is a thorough team-based design experience, providing a deep dive into the process of designing an engineering solution, from initial problem definition to final product manufacturing.
Jumpstart your MS in Engineering Management
The BSIE/MSEM Accelerated Degree Pathway lets seniors with a GPA of 3.2 or higher apply up to 9 credit hours from the BSIE program to the Master of Science in Engineering Management. For more information, speak to your undergraduate advisor.
Apply to FIU
Interested students are encouraged to apply to FIU as early as possible. Applicants must submit a high school diploma, SAT, ACT or CLT scores and transcripts from all schools attended.
Career Ready Resources
The Career and Talent Development team offers career advising and a range of other resources.
Student Organizations
Join a club or honor society to build your network and enjoy a more engaging student experience.
Available to All Majors
Any degree-seeking FIU student in good standing can declare a major in interdisciplinary engineering.