Programs Software Engineering Major: Pros & Cons

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The discussion centers on the consideration of pursuing a Software Engineering major with a minor in Electrical Engineering (EE) or financial mathematics/finance. The individual, currently a Mechanical Engineering (MechE) major, expresses dissatisfaction with their current path and uncertainty about transitioning to EE or Computer Engineering (CompE). They aim for a Master's in Computational Finance or an MBA, noting that engineering roles often lead to management positions, which may not align with their interests. They acknowledge limited engineering job opportunities in their area and the pressure from family to pursue engineering as a foundational degree. Concerns are raised about the practical value of an EE minor, with some participants suggesting it may not significantly enhance employability or provide meaningful skills in the industry. The conversation also touches on the structure of software engineering programs at universities, highlighting differences between degrees and minors in the field.
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Hi,

What does anyone think about a Software Engineering Major with a minor in EE or a minor in financial mathematics / finance. I am currently a MechE major but don't like it. I could go full out EE/CompE, but I'm scared of the unknown and time is running out for uncertainty.

Ultimately, I would like to get a Ms in Computational finance or an MBA. Engineering is nice, but I hear that in the real world, you do very little after a certain point and it turns into management (not good if you only have engineering skills). Best to keep it as a hobby or risk recking the interest (Like MechE).

Also there are few engieering opportunities where I'm from, but family want me to do something like engineering as a background for school, I agree. It's a challenge and it "opens doors". Plus its a ton of fun.

Safe majors are EE,CompE,MechE. I don't know about SE...
 
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Ok, Is there anyone who is start to dislike EE or CS?

If so could you please tell me why?
 
What do you actually like about EE? You have expressed dislike for ME, but you haven't really mentioned why you think EE is a fit for you.
 
A minor in electrical engineering will do essentially nothing for you in industry. It might make some people take a longer look at your resume, but it won't actually prepare you to do anything meaningful.

- Warren
 
Embedded systems? I say this because at my uni, a B.S.E is basically the software engineering from the science/cs facualty + a minor in EE from ECE. I don't know why it is that way. They have "software engineering" Bsc and "software engineering" B.S.E
 

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