Engineering/commerce vs engineering and MBA later on

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The discussion centers around the value of pursuing a traditional engineering degree versus a combined engineering and business degree. Participants express a preference for a pure engineering major, arguing that degrees incorporating business elements are often perceived as diluted or weaker. One individual reflects on their experience in a dual degree program, noting a growing dissatisfaction with the business component and a desire to focus solely on engineering, potentially pursuing an MBA later. Another contributor emphasizes the drawbacks of extended study time associated with double degrees, arguing that it delays entry into the workforce and the opportunity to earn a salary, suggesting that graduating sooner is more beneficial. Overall, the conversation highlights concerns about the perceived value of engineering degrees that include business coursework and the implications of longer academic paths on career readiness and financial outcomes.
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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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