MBA/MSCE dual degree
MBA/MSCE dual degree
(OP)
My career path seems to be heading in the direction where it will be useful to have both degrees. I eventually want to get into management but also want to get into the technical side of engineering (designing/analysis of large strucutures). I've heard/read a little about dual/joint progrmas that offer both MSCE and MBA together. I would like to focus on structures as my MSCE.
The questions I have are...
1. Does this sound like a good career path for what I want to do?
2. What are some good schools that offer joint programs in MSCE/MBA? I have a 3.9 GPA so I should have a relatively competitive application
3. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated?
Thanks
The questions I have are...
1. Does this sound like a good career path for what I want to do?
2. What are some good schools that offer joint programs in MSCE/MBA? I have a 3.9 GPA so I should have a relatively competitive application
3. Any other advice would be greatly appreciated?
Thanks





RE: MBA/MSCE dual degree
You want to stay local in NC, or are you willing to move?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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RE: MBA/MSCE dual degree
I'd be willing to move. I'd probably prefer to stay reasonably close to NC but I'm open to anything if it's the right fit.
RE: MBA/MSCE dual degree
To add, if you dont have at least 4 years of work experience I would say no. 3.9 may sound good to grad schools and scholarship applications, but actually that red flags a lot of firms in the real world....is this guy practical?
RE: MBA/MSCE dual degree
2. Sorry, not in CE, don't know anything about the programs.
3. B16A2 makes a good point, don't estimate the value of work experience before your graduate degree(s). I'm back in school for my masters now (part time) after having worked in industry for 5 years. I am getting much more out of my courses than I would have had I gone right to grad school from undergrad.