The great MBA / MS / M.Tech Dilemma

[The_Big_K]

Online & offline, I've handled the most frequently asked question by engineering students -

" Post engineering, what should I go for: MBA, MS or M.Tech? "

I invite all CEans to throw in their opinion about it. The aim of this thread is to come up with guidelines that will help confused students decide the right path.

Awaiting your comments!

[GrimReaper]

I believe the choice is a personal one. every individual would know by the end of his graduation whether he can take any more technical knowledge. if he feels he can then M.s/M.tech it is. else if he has more of a managerial mindset and always loved having a crowd around him. MBA it is. personally i felt engineerin was not my cup of tea . so for mba it is. it certainly depends on the individual.

[kittu]

I think one should look for an experience of one or two years nd than go for MBAor MS

[The_Big_K]

@Grim & Kittu: Both of you have good points.

I believe for most of the engineering students, post graduation is a short-cut to high-salary jobs. So, most of them are not sure if they want to go for MS/MBA or M.Tech. The choice is not liking-based, but 'job prospects' based. That's why the confusion between MS/MBA & M.Tech.

So if you are a student confused about going for MBA/MS or M.Tech, I suggest that you should get in touch with your seniors and ask for their experience. Ask them if it was worth all the investment (time+money). Then think how it applies to you.

But that's step#2. First decide what you want to do in your life. MBA/MS/M.Tech might be just the means to get there in shorter time. Comments are welcome!

[zapp_u]

hi all,
I am also one of those caught in the dilemma. But i have decided to go ahead with M-Tech (whatever happens) through th BIG GATE (hopefully IIT) due to interest. But ya i am also worried about placements --"pay package?"
One thing that bothers me is that there is "no exclusives" for MTechs. I mean wherever i saw M-tech , I saw b-techs were also called for the same job, then where is the "advantage" of doing spending so much time and money on m-tech.

[The_Big_K]

Originally Posted by zapp_u

hi all,
I am also one of those caught in the dilemma. But i have decided to go ahead with M-Tech (whatever happens) through th BIG GATE (hopefully IIT) due to interest. But ya i am also worried about placements --"pay package?"
One thing that bothers me is that there is "no exclusives" for MTechs. I mean wherever i saw M-tech , I saw b-techs were also called for the same job, then where is the "advantage" of doing spending so much time and money on m-tech.

Would you be offended if I say, please go for M.Tech for the love of 'technology'? Jobs, money will follow if you love what you do.

Let's get real. No one knows how the job market will be two years from now. One thing is sure - its all about survival of the fittest. The world needs technical people and if you are good at technology, you'll get a job.

It doesn't get simpler than this.

[technospartan]

i would recommend cean zapp to go to the following link
Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005

Look at Steve Jobs: "Stay hungry, Stay Foolish"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA


because biggie has mentioned about love for technology (rest will follow).this video may help you making a strong and determined mindset

"IF YOU HAVE GIVEN YOURSELF FOR THE ONE PAYING YOU BIG MONEY ,THEN YOU HAVE ALREADY LOST THE GAME"

[zeba]

Go for M. Tech. if you are really interested in research, wanna explore things, have patience needed for research work, if earning money doesn't matter that much.
If u have the managerial capabilities and money is a high priority,then MBA is the thing.

[krimkash]

@the_big_k..thanq you very much for starting this thread....i too had the same dilema bt now decided to go for Mtech.( i evn started a parallel thread)..and as far as i know this is true that if u r looking for a good pay packet then MBA shld b ur choice and if u want to do research or any tecnical job...Mtech/MS is best...

but there are some disadvantages with both d courses...like for MBA u will have steep rise and steep fall ...bt wen we come to MTech..the line takes much longer time to travel nothwards...

but as Mr.Zapp_u said,there are NO exclusive interviews for Mtech ppl...bt i guess anyone with a PG will hold more value than jst a graduation candidate...

[rebel]

i think the course choosing is depends on person if he is intelligent he can do any choose any group .if the person has more money to spend on studies and want to earn more it is better to choose MBA IS TH BEST ONE ------------- ur well wisher

[raj87verma88]

We are talking here about MBA and M.Tech. Some are interested in technology and some in administration and likewise choose their courses. Some even quit after B.Tech/B.E. Mostly people choose MBA thinking it will pay more and this is the typical mindset. Get your degree, get a good fat paying job. 15% of the people take science in school and later do B.Tech so that the admission to MBA is easier(B.Tech student is given a preference). It is like an investment to them. They don't care about technology or research. For those 15% I have another suggestion. Take a course in patent law. It is even more paying than an MBA and only a person with a science background can do it as you will have to deal with technical stuff.

[zapp_u]

You know , everyone has some wish or longing for something but sometimes lacks the confidence to go ahead and do it. At such times guys like you inspire a lot. Thanks for all your suggestions.
I have made my choice.

<-----This may Help You----->
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Click here(Power to INSPIRE) :>Frost: The Road Not Taken

[The_Big_K]

Originally Posted by zapp_u

You know , everyone has some wish or longing for something but sometimes lacks the confidence to go ahead and do it. At such times guys like you inspire a lot. Thanks for all your suggestions.
I have made my choice.

<-----This may Help You----->
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I--
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Click here(Power to INSPIRE) :>Frost: The Road Not Taken

Feels good to hear those words!

The bottom line is - Go with what you like. Don't just follow the crowd like an clueless soul.

MBA/MS/M.Tech (in my humble opinion) are avenues to take you where you want to go - but you have to know where you're going!

[Munguti]

Hi i am also in the same dilemma. I have been to the field and feel that there is no real engineering going on only some form of maintainance(especially in africa). I am very curious and want to know how things work and even develop new technologies, i am also very good in doing business and managing things that is i can handle both paths well. problem is that i find courses at my university wanting(technology wise, they are very behind) and would opt for Mtech if i were to find a scholarship abroad and MBA if i were to remain in my home country. I therefore need advice on how to obtain a scholarship, my grades are excellent and i am entering my fourth yr in sept. I also welcome advice on my choice of paths bearing in mind that i have both the interest and capability to take either path.

[The_Big_K]

Any suggestions here, CEans? Our friend from Nairobi needs an advice!

[the rising sun]

hiiiiiiiiii frds.. iam doing btech. 3rd year... and iam worried.. of thinking... what course t