An engineering major looking for some adive.

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<p>So I am a ME major and have been thinking of the grand ole' future. I am very interested in my degree and want to pursue a master's after I graduate. I am also interested in investments but I don't want to do this straight out of college. I would eventually like to pursue an MBA and work in an investment company or a high managerial position in an engineering company. Either way I want to get the MBA for a number of different reasons. (knowledge, experience, networking, better job placement). After a number of years of working I would eventually like to start my own company and work with engineers and scientists and implement their ideas/products/devices into the real world. Either by buying their product and labeling it under a company label or investing in them. </p>

<p>My question is are the MBA and MSME a good combination of what I want to do or should I be looking at different degrees or maybe even none at all?</p>

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<p>Just go one step at a time. Good idea to get an MSME. Many engineering management positions do not require an MBA or the MBA is not viewed as adding value.</p>

<p>Just get a job at a good large company where you can be exposed to many things - engineering, project mgt, engineering mgt, sales, etc… Most of them will pay for an MBA if you choose to go the night school route.</p>

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<p>In your eyes what are some good companies to work for? Is it more valuable to work initially in a large or small company?</p>

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<p>Depends on what you want to do. Who recruits ME’s at your campus? That is a good place to start. Where do you want to live? You have lots of options.</p>

<p>I started at TI when I was young. It was valuable, they threw us into a lot at a young age. Good experience. Wish I would have done more while there.</p>