Program Overview

Introduction to the Management and Engineering for Manufacturing Program

The Management and Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM) major is an interdisciplinary program that combines engineering and business skills to prepare students for careers in manufacturing. This program is offered jointly by the College of Engineering and the School of Business at the University of Connecticut.

Mission Statement

The mission of the MEM major is to develop professionals with a solid foundation in engineering and business skills, plus a total enterprise vision, and intimate knowledge of production in manufacturing and in the service industry.

About the MEM Program

The MEM major is an independent academic major that is part of both the College of Engineering and the School of Business. Students graduate with a B.S. degree conferred by both the College of Engineering and the School of Business. The program provides students with immense flexibility to work as practicing engineers or to pursue roles with a stronger focus on the business side.

Benefits of the MEM Program

• MEM graduates have a unique curriculum that positions them to be very successful in getting coveted internships and “Leadership Development Program” positions at major companies.
• The program introduces students to multiple facets of the business and prepares them for a “fast track” to promotion.
• MEM graduates tend to secure higher starting salaries than their peers who pursue other engineering and business majors.

History of the MEM Major

The College of Engineering and the School of Business at the University of Connecticut recognized the need for a program that integrates subjects from both business and engineering to prepare students for careers in manufacturing. In 1990, a task force composed of leaders from industry, state government, and academia worked with faculty from the University of Connecticut to develop the innovative MEM program.

Key Features of the MEM Program

• The program integrates business and engineering with an emphasis on preparing students for careers with firms engaged in manufacturing at a world-class global level.
• MEM students graduate with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree conferred by both the College of Engineering and the School of Business.
• At graduation, MEM students are part of an elite cohort who have earned the right to hang two tassels from their mortarboards: an orange one for the College of Engineering and a pale brown one for the School of Business.