Aimee Vessell, LFM '06, works on a motorcycle at Harley-Davidson Motor Company during her LFM internship

Learning

Aimee Vessell, LFM '06, works on a motorcycle at Harley-Davidson Motor Company during her LFM internship

Learning

The Leaders for Manufacturing Program (LFM) is a demanding, fast-paced two-year program in which students earn two degrees: an MBA or a Master of Science from MIT Sloan School of Management and a Master of Science from MIT School of Engineering.

LFM's curriculum is designed to teach students an appreciation for continuous, incremental improvement as well as for groundbreaking innovation - and it provides the tools to accomplish both. Through class work, research, and opportunities to lead and learn by doing, LFM gives students a solid background in critical areas of manufacturing, including manufacturing processes, design and development, operations management, information technology, teamwork, leadership, change management, and systems thinking.

The LFM program provides many opportunities for students to learn about and practice leadership skills through carefully planned activities. Starting with The Universe Within and a course during the first summer, activities focus on continuous leadership discovery, reflection, interaction, and development. LFMs meet and discuss critical manufacturing challenges with people from a wide variety of perspectives, including partner company executives, other LFM alumni and plant floor workers.

Students take the lead in managing the Proseminars, plant treks, and committees such as Marketing and Admissions, Internships, Strategy & Vision, and LFM Alumni.