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The discussion centers on the challenges faced by an engineering student at McMaster University who is interested in pursuing a career in systems engineering but is limited by the lack of a dedicated major in that field. The student considers enrolling in the mechatronics program, which includes relevant systems courses, but expresses concerns about the broad nature of the mechatronics degree and its potential impact on employability. There is a consideration of switching to electrical engineering, which offers fewer systems courses but could be complemented by graduate studies in systems engineering. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning educational choices with career goals while navigating the perceived limitations of specific engineering programs.
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I am an engineering student at McMaster University who is interested in going into systems engineering. Unfortunately, our school does not offer this as a major. However, the mechatronics curriculum has a lot of systems classes in it, so I was thinking of taking that. The problem is, I've heard mechatronics is too broad of a degree and that no employers know what it is, so finding a job can be difficult.

Because of this, would it be better to go into electrical engineering if i wanted to work in systems engineering? The program only has you take a couple courses in this subject, but I suppose I could always go to graduate school to learn more. Thanks for any advice! Have a good day.
 
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