Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Program Overview
Introduction to the Management and Engineering for Manufacturing Program
The Management & Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM) major is an independent academic major that belongs to both the College of Engineering and the School of Business. The students graduate with a BS degree conferred by both the College of Engineering and the School of Business. The UConn MEM major is accredited in both engineering management and manufacturing engineering by ABET—the same organization that accredits all engineering programs at UConn and other national peer institutions. Unlike other engineering majors, the MEM major is also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) as part of UConn’s School of Business.
Program Description
The MEM major is designed to provide students with a unique curriculum that combines engineering and business principles. This positions our graduates to be very successful in getting coveted internships and “Leadership Development Program” positions at major companies, introducing them to multiple facets of the business, and preparing them for a “fast track” to promotion. Due to this, MEM graduates tend to secure higher starting salaries than their peers who pursue other engineering and business majors.
Curriculum
The MEM curriculum consists of 138 total credits including general education and major courses. Students should closely follow the curriculum guide and use their Academic Requirements Report in Student Administration to ensure completion of their degree. Requirements for all MEM students, both through the School of Business and through the College of Engineering, must be fulfilled. Students must work very carefully with their MEM advisor. Completion of all major requirements also fulfills all School of Business, College of Engineering, and ABET requirements.
MS-BAPM Accelerated
As an MEM student, you are eligible for the MS-BAPM Accelerated. This Masters of Science in Business Analytics and Project Management is a natural fit for MEM undergraduates who have an interest in pursuing their education further in either Business Analytics or Project Management. UConn's MS in Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM) is a top-ranked, leading Master of Science program that teaches the skills that reach far beyond solving key business issues, it also provides students with the skills needed to become a leader in the industry. The 37-credit degree program allows students to establish and improve their skills in hands-on course work and transformative experiential learning through internships, data challenges, and consulting projects.
Program Benefits
- MEM graduates have immense flexibility to work as practicing engineers, or to focus more on the business side.
- Companies find MEM graduates to be well-rounded engineers that see the “big picture” due to their unique curriculum.
- This positions our graduates to be very successful in getting coveted internships and “Leadership Development Program” positions at major companies, introducing them to multiple facets of the business, and preparing them for a “fast track” to promotion.
- Due to this, MEM graduates tend to secure higher starting salaries than their peers who pursue other engineering and business majors.