<p>I'm a senior in high school trying to sort through the countless top business colleges. I'm confused about the difference between an MBA and majoring in business. I understand that a knowledge of the product is desirable for several industries. I was thinking of an engineering/MBA combination. In short, my question is:
What educational route should be taken to find oneself at the top of the corporate ladder?</p>
<p>Hard work, good connections, a lot of luck, ability to "play the game" and of course, consistantly brilliant work performance and results. In short, there isn't a single "edcuational oute" one can take that will guarantee the successful climbing of the corporare ladder.</p>
<p>Many people will even argue that to get to the top of the ladder ones education plays a very minute role. Read the first line in Alexandre's post, print it out and stick it on the wall. Thats what it takes.</p>
<p>Haha. Thank you. That's good advice. I'll stick by it. But if luck isn't on my side, I was wondering how much of a role the name of a school plays in the business world.</p>
<p>Where you get your degree from helps a little at first. But you must start at the bottom anyway, and to get to the middle of management, to say nothing of getting to the top, you will have to produce well and regularly.</p>
<p>Name will help you get your first job, but you need to carry yourself through the rest.</p>
<p>I would say that if you are really interested in studying engineering then do that. But if you aren't doing it because you love it, then you will not be happy in college. Study what intersts you. If it's not business, then you can always go back for an MBA later.</p>
<p>Okay. Thank you very much. Now for the next would-be-new-thread:
What's the difference in majoring in business and minoring in engineering and getting an engineering degree and going back for an MBA?</p>