Engineering/commerce vs engineering and MBA later on

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The discussion revolves around the merits of pursuing a combined engineering and commerce degree versus obtaining a pure engineering degree followed by an MBA. Participants explore perceptions of degree value, time investment, and career implications.

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  • Some participants argue that a proper engineering degree is preferable, suggesting that degrees combining engineering with management or business may be perceived as weaker.
  • One participant shares their experience in a BEng/BComm program, expressing a growing dislike for the business component and indicating a preference for a pure engineering major followed by an MBA.
  • Another participant notes that at their chosen university, the combined degree does not dilute the engineering curriculum, as it requires elective courses from other faculties.
  • Concerns are raised about the longer duration of the combined degree, with one participant arguing that it delays graduation and earning potential, suggesting that graduating sooner is more beneficial.

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Participants express differing views on the value of combined degrees versus pure engineering degrees, with no consensus reached on which path is superior.

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Participants highlight varying perceptions of degree value and implications for career timelines, but specific assumptions about job market perceptions and financial outcomes remain unexamined.

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Yeh, so which one do you think is better?
 
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A proper engineering degree, as engineering degrees with management/business/whatever are often viewed as weaker and water down.
 
MBA later. I was having this discussion with a grad student at my uni, not so long ago.
I've been in the BEng/BComm course and he did the same course. I was discussing my growing dislike towards the business component, and he concurred, saying in hindsight, he would definitely go for just an Engineering major, with perhaps the MBA at some stage.
 
Shaun_W said:
A proper engineering degree, as engineering degrees with management/business/whatever are often viewed as weaker and water down.

At the uni I want to go in it just takes longer. Nothing is watered down because in that uni you need to take elective courses from other faculties. Under this double degree you don't need to take electives, which are not needed in the degree anyway.
 
kr73114 said:
At the uni I want to go in it just takes longer. Nothing is watered down because in that uni you need to take elective courses from other faculties. Under this double degree you don't need to take electives, which are not needed in the degree anyway.

Okay. So it takes longer, which means that you have to spend more time studying before you can graduate, which means it takes longer for you to get a wage. It's a waste of time. You'd be far better off graduating sooner and earning a wage than paying more to stay in university.
 
Shaun_W said:
Okay. So it takes longer, which means that you have to spend more time studying before you can graduate, which means it takes longer for you to get a wage. It's a waste of time. You'd be far better off graduating sooner and earning a wage than paying more to stay in university.

fair enough
 

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