The following undergraduate degrees are offered through the UConn OPIM Department. AIM teaches skills that lie at the interface between business functions and information technologies. Students will learn how to develop applications, create systems for storing and analyzing data, and maintain networks and information security. The BDA program provides a business degree with a special emphasis in the application of data analytics to business problems, including practical data analytics skills such as constructing predictive models, analyzing social networks and discovering hidden relationships in data. In the MEM program, students develop a thorough understanding of the interrelationships among the different areas of a manufacturing enterprise. MEM graduates have immense flexibility to work as practicing engineers, or to focus more on the business side.
Majors
Analytics & Information Management
Storrs campus
Business Data Analytics
Hartford, Stamford, and Waterbury campus
Management and Engineering for Manufacturing
Storrs campus
Financial Technology
Stamford campus
Minors
The Analytics Minor provides students with practical skills in data analysis and communication to complement their primary field of study. Through key courses, students gain hands-on experience using industry-standard tools to explore, analyze, and present data. The minor emphasizes the critical thinking and quantitative reasoning necessary for identifying trends, solving problems, and supporting evidence-based decisions in both corporate and research environments. Students are prepared to work as analysts, business consultants, and data-driven decision-makers in any industry.
The Information Assurance Minor introduces students to the principles of data and systems security, equipping them to recognize and respond to modern cybersecurity threats. Students explore the basics of information security and other topics such as access control, encryption, risk management, governance, and the socio-technical aspects of digital trust. This minor is well-suited for students seeking to enhance their primary field of study with a focus on safeguarding digital assets and ensuring organizational resilience.
The Software Design Minor introduces students to the principles and practices of programming and application development. Students learn how to write functional code, structure logic, visualize a final product, manage software workflows, and build user-friendly software solutions. Emphasizing both back-end logic and front-end design, the minor is ideal for students who want to complement their major with a technical skill set that supports innovation, digital product development, or technical project collaboration.
The Supply Chain Minor provides students with a practical foundation in managing the flow of goods, services, and information across organizations. Students gain exposure to key concepts in sourcing, procurement, global coordination, and logistics strategy. The minor introduces frameworks and tools to manage and model complex projects from planning and scheduling to budgeting and execution. Students learn industry-standard methodologies such as those defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI) and gain hands-on experience with industry tools. This minor is ideal for students seeking to enhance their core degree with skills in operations coordination, project leadership, and supply chain efficiency.