Engineering UG and MBA later on, does this sound right?

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<p>Hey guys, as a high school senior, I'm going to be applying to colleges very soon. Actually in a couple of weeks, so I was going over my options and realise that I am very interested in Engineering. Soon after, I figured out that if I did major in engineering. It would probably Bio-Engineering (not biomed) and Bio Tech, however, I do have a desire to pursue computer science as a double major. Now I know that engineers probably have some of the most interesting jobs later on down the road, as opposed to lawyers and a few careers in business.
1.So is it appropriate for an Engineering/CS major in UG and maybe for Graduate studies to pursue something on the lines of an MBA or an interest in IT (information technology). To work later on as a consultant or in a major Fortune 500 company as an analyst. </p>

<p>2.Secondly, does this combination of prospective majors sound logical and relevant in today's economy?</p>

<p>After the economic downturn, I am forced to look at which majors provide me with the best prospective job opportunities. However, I am looking at what makes me happy. Any advice would be a great help. Thanks!!</p>

<p>PS. Please tell me if I am being too vague and I will definitely elaborate</p>

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<p>Engineering or CS followed by work experience followed by MBA is not uncommon.</p>

<p>As far as IT goes, a CS major or minor with CS courses in operating systems, networks, databases, and security will have a far stronger technical background for IT purposes than a typical IT person (including those with the business-oriented IT degrees). However, business-oriented IT degrees do include other business-type topics like economics, finance, human behavior, etc…</p>

<p>On the other hand, if you like engineering or CS, you may find it more interesting to work in engineering or CS as a career, rather than use it as a mere stepping stone to whatever jobs MBAs do.</p>

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<p>Do specific engineering majors work better with an MBA than others? How is EE in the long term compared to ME (with an aerospace or manufacturing concentration)?</p>

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<p>About a 1/3 of the MBAs I teach have an engineering degree. That has been pretty typical at all the universities I’ve taught at. I think its a great combination.</p>