Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is a broad field in engineering and gives one of the most rewarding interdisciplinary opportunities in the field of engineering as a profession. Power utilization is often used to describe the focus of mechanical engineering. The mechanical engineering bachelor of science degree allows students to be exposed to one of the many topic areas such as energy and fluid mechanics, dynamics, combustion, vibration, design, manufacturing processes, systems modeling and simulation, heat transfer, mechatronics, robotics, mechanics of materials, rapid prototyping, and composites.
This versatile degree gives our students a unique edge into the many fields within mechanical engineering. This degree allows students to pursue multiple endeavors such as careers in the industry such as aerospace, manufacturing or to beyond their bachelor of science degree into a masters or Ph.D. degree.
Bachelor of Science in Management & Engineering for Manufacturing
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. At graduation our students are part of an elite cohort with two tassels hanging from their mortarboards!
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.