<p>hmmm i think when an graduate engg does post graduation in business administration he gets more pay and more chances to succeed up in the ladder... whereas master in engg would hamper his future success as in success for money... thats what i have perceived ...from my seniors around me</p>
<p>i want the opinion of you guys what do u think?</p>
<p>If you get into a top MBA program you are going to make more money than with an MS from a top engineering program. However, getting into a top MBA program is much more difficult. You're going to need at least a few years of relevant work experience which shows you have potential, have made advancements, and showed leadership while you've worked there. Top progams also want people who also have a distinguished education, so simply getting a decent gpa in a program from a good school usually isn't going to cut it. </p>
<p>As far as an MS hampering future succes for money. As opposed to what? An MBA or a BS? If you're talking a BS, you're incorrect.</p>
<p>well as opposed to doin an MS...</p>
<p>hmm well i am in a CC so well hopes r i get into UCLA for engg.. i think it wuld easy for me to get into MBA in ucla coz i wuld be there student...wont i? i mean prefernce wise</p>
<p>An MS in engineering will offer you more flexiblity than a BS. You will have a greater shot at advancement, more job opprutunities, more interesting work to do, and will obviously get paid more.</p>
<p>Going to UCLA for engineering won't guarntee you getting into their MBA program. They're completely seperate departments. Even getting into engineering grad school won't be guarnteed. Some schools may actually look down on attending the same school, only the committee will really know. Furthermore, as i said, you won't be applying directly from undergrad into their MBA program. You're going to have to go out and work for a few years before applying.</p>
<p>yeah... but well have u seen guys which have done MBA after engg and welll how many years of work exp they want?</p>
<p>well yea... btw have u seen any guys doin or have done engg with MBA...?</p>
<p>and how many years of work exp do u think is needed?</p>
<p>It depends on what you want to do after you are done with school. If you want to be on the management side in ENGINEERING, you will still need to have some experience with engineering work, even IF you have an MBA. If you want to move into business and management, but not in engineering, you would be better served with an MBA. There are plenty of engineering management positions in engineering firms for engineers with very good and relevant experience in the engineering field. An MBA will not necessarily be a helpful degree if you plan to enter the field of engineering. Experience and an advanced degree in engineering will be a better choice if you plan to work in the field of engineering. So says my husband, the engineer (who actually does a fair amount of management...but he's been in the field over 20 years and has a lot of project management experience IN the engineering field...no MBA).</p>
<p>I'm confused...to the OP...are you looking for a field where you will earn more money or are you looking for a career in a field that is of interest to you. A MBA and engineering degrees will not necessarily take you down the same career path. What do you WANT to do?</p>
<p>I don't know any who have applied directly from undergrad. In general they say 2 years of experience is minimum. The idea is, how are you really going to manage people when you don't have experience in their shoes? Furthmore, it provides schools with information as to how you perform in the industry. Going to school and working in the industry can be two very different things. Just because you're good at one, does not mean you'll be good at the other.</p>
<p>heres a great idea... get a bs and go straight through school to get your MS. then, after a few years of experience, go back for your MBA.... your company might even pay for it.</p>
<p>well money is the importance :-) i think i am soudning like a amateur or a kiddo ...but well i think my answer maybe will change when i grow more.. and well
@ExplorerCY ... well good idea but i also have to think that i will not get my salary...for 2 years coz of studies...and plus i am doin MS...</p>
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<blockquote> <p>i also have to think that i will not get my salary...for 2 years coz of studies.>></p> </blockquote>
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<p>NO...but you will be getting very valuable experience for those two years if you are working in the engineering field.</p>
<p>Sometimes they let go of manager and keep the worker bees. It depends on the type of person you are, not everybody is suited for MBA and not everybody is suited for MS engineering. Knowing what you are best suited for is the skill you need in order to do well in life.</p>