<p>I just started working after obtaining my bachelors in engineering from a top 5 engineering school. I was looking at a few programs that offer distance graduate programs in engineering. </p>
<p>My intent is to definitely obtain a MBA in the future, but I think I also want an advance knowledge in engineering. (Does already having a MSE help in admissions too?) I realize there are many programs that offer both MSE and MBA, but I wasn't sure if I should try to obtain my MSE first and then apply to MBA (that way I'm getting work experience too) or just do it together. Plus, the dual degree programs are usually in fields that are related and this may not come in handy if I want to concentrate on something like finance or marketing for my MBA.</p>
<p>My worry is that after 2-3 years, I will start to be out of that engineering mentality to be able to continue to study engineering. I'll take a short break from school and then probably apply to start taking engineering classes next year (most distance programs take 3-4 years to complete, could be faster).</p>
<p>MSE degrees get pretty specialized, not just in discipline but in field and industry. I would ask myself why do I want an MS in engineering, what am I going to do with it. If you want it just to have a credential than don't bother. You are afterall, getting an MBA so you don't have to do the engineering.</p>
<p>Is it possible to get your BS, work in industry while pursuing your MS at night or even part-time, and then go get an MBA full-time once the MS is received? This way you are actually utilizing what you are learning instead of just learning to never use. IMO, it isn't until you utilize your knowledge that it actually becomes useful/wisdom.</p>
<p>I have a BSME/MSME and currently doing my MBA oversea.
After I did my BSME I started work immediately and since MS in engineering does not require working experience i was able to start on that as well. After the MSME the economy started to head south and I saw a huge growth potential in asia so with 3 years of experience I packed up and left the US for my MBA in asia. So far i'm pretty happy, and still believe i've made the right decision.<br>
There is a MS in engineering management but i rather do the way i did it. because i've found project management or product planning might be better suit me while i was an engineer. With an MBA you can do so much more.. you dont have to limit yourself in engineering.</p>
<p>
[quote]
There is a MS in engineering management but i rather do the way i did it. because i've found project management or product planning might be better suit me while i was an engineer. With an MBA you can do so much more.. you dont have to limit yourself in engineering.
[/quote]
</p>
<p>This is a good point. If you do an MS/MBA or MEM it really does say "I don't want to be an engineer." If you going to go straight into a MS/MBA type program right after getting a BS I think you will really hurt/limit yourself careerwise. I really think b4youreyes did it right. Not only did they find out why they wanted an MBA they also know what to expect and get out of one.</p>