Why JUST a engineering degree? hmmm---> Plz advisee

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<p>Well why do just an engineering degree? why not a dual degree like the jerome fisher dual degree program at UPENN? </p>

<p>Anyone any thoughts on this?
Are there other programs out there similar to that one?
And what do you think could be pros n cons of a Dual degree? (time/difficulty..etc)</p>

<p>THANKS!!</p>

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<p>because some of us want to preserve our sanity</p>

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<p>Engineering is already supposed to be a very rigorous and time-consuming major, from what I have gathered it is very hard to try to throw on another whole major.</p>

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<p>Engineering is likely one of the easiest majors around, engineering students just like to complain.</p>

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Shuuuuuuuuuuuuuush! Don’t tell our secret or everyone will be trying to get in. </p>

<p>Why only an engineering degree? Because for most engineering jobs that’s all that you need. </p>

<p>Above all else, college teaches you how to acquire knowledge and graduating with an engineering degree proves you can acquire technical knowledge. That’s all most employeers expect - some basic skills, the capability to learn new ones, and the ability to express them in meaningful ways.</p>

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<p>I am not familiar with the program, other than it offers a BS in Economics and a BS in Engineering. Given that knowledge, I can say with pretty much certainty that there are one of two scenarios present:</p>

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<li><p>The program requires an incredible number of credits to graduate (6 - 7 years worth)</p></li>
<li><p>The program insufficiently teaches one or the other discipline, such that a graduate either neither an engineer nor an economist, but some mixture of the two. </p></li>
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<p>Regardless of how the program is taught, keep in mind that a combination of economics and engineering will only apply to some students that are interested in both fields (specifically those interested in Wall Street positions). Also, keep in mind that most engineering schools offer some sort of combination of business and technology - just not as a dual degree program. To keep the credit requirements manageable, the program is usually offered as a certification or minor for engineering majors. Finally, it is well known that the best business + engineering combination is a BS Engineering + MBA. A BS in business in place of an MBA will really only “hold water” if it comes from Wharton - there’s probably no other school in the country that can pull that off.</p>