Integrated Business and Health (IBH) Careers

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing and most impactful industries, projected to grow 16% over the next decade and add 2.6 million new jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Beyond treating patients, healthcare also encompasses supply chains, business management, finance and technology. Lehigh’s IBH program integrates business and health to train future leaders, preparing students to make an impact and seize exciting opportunities in this high-demand field.

Lehigh Professionals in the Field

As a new intercollege interdisciplinary program, IBH does not have program alumni yet so, to provide a look at career paths we connected with Lehigh alumni whose work intersects the fields of business and health. They’ve shared some thoughts on how they believe this program could set IBH graduates up for success.

Joshua Raskin ’95 - Partner at Nephron Research

Q: How can the IBH program prepare students for new careers that emerge as the industry continues to evolve?
A: “One area that will be very exciting is the segment of value-based care. To the extent students have a good sense of population health, new care models, and specifically value-based care, there is a great opportunity to become the leaders of these companies tomorrow. Because the industry is so new, there isn’t really an established base of knowledge yet, which means there’s opportunity for new people to create those opportunities.”

Jason Clemens ’00 - CFO at AdaptHealth

Q: Why would you recommend this degree to a student/what kind of career would you recommend a student with this degree pursue?
A: “This degree is an interesting option for anyone drawn to healthcare but aiming to keep their options open. There is big demand for people with core business skills who understand the healthcare landscape and the policies that govern it. Healthcare is broad and diverse, so spending time learning the nuances of each sector will help you match your skills and interests to the right career. Your first job won’t be your last, but with this degree, you’ll have plenty of options.”

Jon McMillan ’98 - Head of Strategic Development at Hologic

Q: What do you think sets this degree apart from a traditional public health or business degree?
A: “A student in the IBH program will receive a solid foundational education in business and healthcare, which they can then expand into specialized areas like health economics, market accessibility, or specific disease and treatment technologies. Lehigh’s international community also offers tremendous networking opportunities to explore global healthcare. This combination prepares students to make a positive difference in society, communities, and families around the world.”

Top Employers

The interdisciplinary BS degree in Business and Health is designed to meet the needs of top employers that have long-standing recruiting relationships with Lehigh. Some of these include:

  • Accenture
  • Amazon
  • Bank of America
  • Citi
  • Deloitte
  • EY
  • Goldman Sachs
  • J.P. Morgan
  • KPMG
  • Microsoft
  • PwC
  • Wells Fargo

With its focus on health economics and policy, the program prepares graduates for entry-level roles in healthcare consulting, health policy analysis, digital health and positions in health-focused organizations.

Employers such as Accenture, Deloitte, EY, PwC and KPMG, with their specialized healthcare consulting divisions, are well-positioned to recruit graduates who possess expertise in both business and health. Additionally, many health organizations have a history of hiring Lehigh alumni, and are likely to present promising opportunities for graduates of this program, including but not limited to:

  • National Cancer Institute
  • National Institutes of Health
  • St. Luke's University Health Network
  • Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia