Northwestern University

The MMM Program

A dual-degree program with the Kellogg School of Management and
the McCormick School of Engineering

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Extracurricular Activities

The MMM program's innovative curriculum is enhanced by its vibrant relationship with the manufacturing community. Industry leaders on the MMM Advisory Board help set the program's agenda. Conferences and seminars bring additional industry experts to campus.

MMM Advisory Board

The MMM Advisory Board is a vital component of the MMM community. Composed of senior executives from dozens of manufacturing firms, the board advises on curricular and strategic issues. Their companies hire MMM graduates, fund research, and take part in integration projects and other classroom assignments. Their engaged and active interest has been a critical factor in MMM's success.

Conferences

The annual Manufacturing Business Conference was launched in 1996 by a group of MMM students. Their goal: to address the top strategic issues facing today's manufacturing organizations. The result: an annual forum for industry leaders and academic experts to explore the latest advances in manufacturing and management.

MMM students also play leading roles in organizing other conferences that address technology and broader management issues. Those events provide students with many opportunities to meet and learn from experts in technology fields.

Visits to Industry

In the MMM program, the classroom experience is complemented with visits to manufacturing facilities, both domestic and overseas. Many MMM students participate in Kellogg's Global Initiatives in Management (GIM) program, during which students perform in-depth research on business opportunities around the world. GIM brings students to the factory floor in nations such as China, Vietnam and South Africa.

MMM students also have frequent opportunities to visit manufacturers throughout the United States. Companies that have welcomed MMM students into their plants include Toyota, Baxter International Inc., Harley-Davidson Inc. and many others.

The Alumni Network

MMM alumni around the world are extremely supportive of the program. They return to campus frequently to participate in events and to mentor current students. They also provide networking assistance to students seeking internships and full-time employment, and continue to offer support to fellow alumni throughout their careers. With each graduating class, this network, already the largest of any manufacturing management program in the country, grows even more influential.

MMM alumni enjoy many continuing benefits from the program after graduation. These include an online alumni directory, email forwarding addresses, and lifelong learning opportunities. They also have access to career management resources, including workshops, a database of job opportunities exclusively for graduates, and free, one-on-one career counseling.