is this a good idea?

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<p>Im planning on going to UIUC for mechanical enginnering. after graduation I plan on getting a job that is business related.
Is this a good idea, knowing that I much rather work in business than being an engineer?</p>

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<p>Nothing wrong with that though you will probably have a higher starting salary as an engineer. Many engineers go into business and do well. </p>

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<p>So it is likely that I will get a job related to business after an undergraduate engineering degree correct?</p>

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<p>any other opinions? is anyone else doing this or have witnessed this? graduating from a good engineering program and getting into business, what type of starting salary should i expect?</p>

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<p>I have a relative who studied engineering, but he wanted to be the boss of the engineers, not an engineer. He got a job at a US based multinational technology company in a management training position, maybe 2 year rotation then placed into one of the departments. He was smart and hardworking and advanced extremely rapidly. They paid his MBA at a top school. Now he runs a business unit doing some very high profile stuff and still a young man. But this was a very smart and focused person.</p>

<p>So yes, some businesses prefer someone with hard skills of engineering. Starting salaries are all over the place. Depends on what company and what position. Be sure to go for internships.</p>

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<p>You should get a business minor and that actually opens up a lot of doors in Engineering.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your “witnessing” of an experience, appreciate it. I was thinking about getting a minor in business, but my question is should i get it in business administration or economics, for a minor that is?</p>