Aerial image of the University of Connecticut during Fall 2023.

What is Management & Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM)?

The Management & Engineering for Manufacturing (MEM) major is an independent academic major that is part of both the College of Engineering and the School of Business. During their time here, MEM students gain critical business and engineering skills, learn how to design solutions, and become effective team leaders. At graduation, they are part of an elite cohort with two tassels hanging from their cap, leaving with a B.S. degree conferred by both schools, total enterprise vision, and well-rounded knowledge of production in manufacturing and the service industries.

School of Business students at Connecticut Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation CCEI in Hartford on June 18, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

MANAGEMENT

Through a partnership with the School of Business, MEM students gain critical business skills such as accounting, finance, marketing, and management to aid in their future careers.

Emily Yale, one of the three inaugural students in our Master's of Engineering in Global Entrepreneurship program, with her autonomous robot at the Great Lawn on Oct. 7, 2019. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

ENGINEERING

Through a partnership with the College of Engineering, MEM students graduate with a comprehensive engineering degree and real world experience through Senior Design.

 

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MANUFACTURING

MEM students graduate with a solid understanding of the principles of manufacturing and the ability to step into leadership roles within global manufacturing companies.

MEM by the Numbers

#1

MEM graduates consistently have one of the highest median salaries

93%

of our graduates have jobs within 3 months of graduation

$77,000

MEM graduates median starting salary in 2023

Recent News

Farhad Imani

NSF Career Award Winner: Farhad Imani

May 6, 2026

We’re thrilled to announce that MEM faculty member, Dr. Farhad Imani, has been awarded the prestigious NSF CAREER Award, one of the National Science Foundation’s highest honors for early‑career scholars. This competitive award recognizes exceptional faculty who demonstrate outstanding potential as researchers, educators, and future leaders in their fields. Dr. Imani earned this distinction for […]

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Dr. Hongi Xu

Faculty Spotlight: Hongyi Xu

November 15, 2024

Dr. Hongyi Xu might not look like your average university professor, but don’t let his youthful appearance fool you. Dr. Xu is a qualified and highly skilled instructor for the Mechanical Engineering Department as well as for the Management and Engineering for Manufacturing program at the University of Connecticut. After earning his Ph.D. in Mechanical […]

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Headshot of Professor Craig Calvert.

Faculty Spotlight: Craig Calvert

November 1, 2024

Meet Craig Calvert, Assistant Professor in Residence and Co-Director of the MEM Program. Dr. Calvert, a seasoned professional with a diverse background in chemistry and business, began his academic journey earning a bachelor’s degree in chemistry before pursuing a PhD in inorganic materials chemistry at UConn. He later obtained a Master of Science in Business […]

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