Which is better: an engineering degree or a business degree?
Pay scale depends on your luck(yeah that is a factor), communication skills, management skill etc.For the most 'ideal' future, you can follow the bandwagon, of finishing engineering and then doing an MBA in one of the IIMs (most go to Ahd). For better opportunities, Science stream is the best, as it widens your choices. But if you have even a single percent doubt, then do not go for it. If you are sure that you want to do engineering, then ask yourself why do you want to pursue it. Just because the 'smart' people do it, or because you have a passion for it?Warning: Once you land up in a field like Engineering with no interest, you will rot there. So think twice.Also, most CEOs of companies are engineers. So good luck!
Should I major with a Business degree or Engineering degree?
Since I did not major in either when I was in undergrad. I would say engineering since that field makes way more money. Definitely major in electrical engineering since everything is mostly operated via electrical. I just googled the salary for electrical engineering is about 90,000 dollars. So, you have a higher chance of hitting the 6 figures range.Good luck.
Engineering vs Business?
How come engineers have to work so hard to become one but business people don't sudy as hard as engineers but tend to make more money and have more fun? I always ask my self, why am I doing engineering if all the business people are partying in school and will be richer than me in the future. Engineers get payed so low ! maybe if you are like a senior engineer in a company but the chances are harsh for that.
Petroleum Engineering/Business Degree?
Get your Petroleum Engineering Degree first. Get a job and the company should help you pay for your MBA or whatever you'll need to get that next job. I have worked at a big oil company on the downstream side and they said a BS was all you needed. I've also worked at a Chemical Company and they want PHD's so each company has a diffrient requirment. First get your Engineering Degree then when you get into work ask around.
Civil Engineer or Business Degree??
Right now my current major is Civil Engineering. It's starting to bug me a lot, because i feel im not doing so well. Since in all my classes everyone is older and more experience. I feel im falling behind, because sometimes i just don't get it. When we work in teams i just blank out, cause they just talk about stuff i havent learned. This is only my 2nd semester in college. ( i just turned 18) Should i change my major to business?? I feel that i can learn business in any office job....
Business major vs engineering?
If you take some time and look at what businesspeople and engineers study and do, I think your choice will become obvious. Engineering has better careers, without a doubt. Most engineers are paid more. However, engineering is much, *much* more difficult. If you don't have an extremely strong aptitude for applied mathematics and science (particularly physics), you probably shouldn't consider engineering. Engineers have a very heavy, very intense workload and are expected to work independently. Business is an easy major. If you're more of "people" person, business is the route for you. Businesspeople typically have a light workload, and are expected to have good communications skills and work in groups. Careers in business are usually not as rewarding as those in engineering (though a successful manager or administrator, for instance, will be paid just as well). Realistically, engineering pays more because IT IS A LOT OF WORK and not just anybody can do it. If you're not extremely skilled with math, science, and problem-solving, or not willing to spend most of college working at your desk, then engineering is not for you. But if you are, then by all means, study engineering! On the other hand, if social sciences and languages are more your thing, and you like working with other people, then stick with business. It's less work and not as intense as engineering, so you'll have more time to enjoy college (or study, if you prefer). Many people drop out of engineering in the first year because they do not realize how difficult it is. If you're not sure if you can do the math, then study business instead. As you said, you don't want to waste time.
Should I major in business or engineering?
I would think it depends on what your career aspirations are. 1) If you major in engineering, you can create engineering solutions in your domain (ie if you have the acumen - note that engineering qualification might not get you the solutions you need). You can progress in the technical stream and become possibly a technical FELLOW (post in certain banks where a technically sound person contributes to technical advancements of the firm) and further to Chief technical officer. a) After a couple of years in tech roles, you effectively have to manage people. So even though you major in engg, you will have to do some management in some point in your career. 2) If you major in business, you might end up in management roles straight away without technical roles. That is also a good stream if you think you have more management acumen than technical.Summary : You can do either but you should love what you do. If you love (business) management and do engg, you will feel stuck. And vice versa.Note: I work in investment banking IT and am a comp sci engineer.
What is better? Business or Engineering?
Agreed with everyone else here. And to put it into perspective for you, a friend of mine graduated in Engineering, but given the job market, no one was hiring. So he applied at a retail store outlet. He was offered the job with good pay, and automatically placed in a management position. Management is its own degree at my school. But he was able to work in a management position without the degree, just by having the engineering degree. Engineering is harder, but I find it more enjoyable (I hate words like "ergonomics", "fiscal", "deductible", etc.). At least, it's more interesting to me. I'll take learning how to design an automotive transmission any day over learning how to manage someone's account. Engineers start out with higher pay, most (before the economy collapsed) were making $60,000+ starting. Success depends on your ability to move forward. Though you specifically trained to work your way up to a CEO in business, you might be competing with a really success-driven engineer (who had no training for such) for the CEO position. Better hours? I'd say engineer, since some jobs out there are "field" jobs, and driving to and from locations counts as your work time. Unless you're in a sales position in business, then you might have better hours (but engineers are usually hired for the technical sales positions; i.e., they have to know about the product they're selling, how it works, efficiency, and other stuff business people can't understand.). If you want to work in any engineering job and some business jobs, go for engineering. If you want to work in any business jobs (but no engineering jobs), go for business.
Would I make more money with an engineering or finance degree?
Thank you for requesting my answer to your question. Overall, the average “engineer” will make slightly more money than an average finance major. BUt let’s take a look at the next rung up. A good engineer will make more than a good finance manager. The next rung up? A finance major Who is also a CFO can make millions on an acquisition or IPO that can exceed the wildest dream of most engineers. Engineer entrepreneurs can do better than finance majors doing entrpreneur.Of course these are generalizations. I just had a good friend who is a CFO announce to me that he “hit the jackpot” and got several million for preparing a comnpany for acquisition. The top 10 people making millions, only 2 were engineers. 1 was a finance and the rest were not-technical C-level executives.