Why do most engineers prefer to pursue MBA and land up in management careers?

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Swapnaneel Bhuiya
6 years ago
It is significant that engineers widen their knowledge and skills in the management area if they wish to become senior managers in an organisation. Having already obtained a technical degree, an MBA expands the horizon of their education in the wider areas of management. The role of the engineer is

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8 years ago
After a certain level or work experience, these people ask for the managerial role. So, it's better for them that they have the academic qualifications for the same. This is an advantage which gives their career a good growth.

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8 years ago
There are many reasons for engineers to do MBA and not M.Tech. The first reason can be dedicated to those engineers who are working professionals. Being an engineer, why I land up with MBA? It is because MBA will provide with managerial skills and engineering will provide me with technical skills. A

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K
8 years ago
The current scenario in India is that 60% students appearing in CAT are from the engineering background. That's because MBA gives a perspective and vision that you need apart from your technical background to work in an organization. Also, to work at a higher level only your technical skills won't h

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8 years ago
Hi, Doing MBA after engineering is not a waste of time because technical+management skills together can boost up the personality of a person, they can be effective leader, an entrepreneur but again It depends on personal interest, if they find they are technically good then they should keep on work

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Satyajit Dev Sarma
8 years ago
It is significant, that engineers widen their knowledge and skills in the management area if they wish to become senior managers in an organization. Having already obtained a technical degree, an MBA expands the horizon of their education in the wider areas of management. The role of the engineer is

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Ahijeet Das
8 years ago
Engineering in modern day generation isn't carrying the same amount of value as it used to carry a decade ago. Most of the engineer's while doing engineering aren't sure about why they are into engineering as they don't understand the importance of the course at that point . It is only during engine

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KRITESH GUPTA
8 years ago
There are various reasons why engineers prefer to pursue MBA, First reason can be dedicated to those engineers who are working professionals. These working professionals are engaged in technical works for good amount of time. To enhance their career growth and take a jump from where they are now th

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Anusha Oshin
8 years ago
Engineers, typically, has two options for postgraduation. It's M.Tech or MBA. M.Tech is highly technical and specializes in any one of the technical aspects that they choose. This course, however, narrows down the career options. The career options are usually limited to teaching and a few corporate

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8 years ago
This is the fact the nowadays engineers are end up with doing management course. The major reason is that companies are looking for full package in candidates. Companies always go for optimum utilization of resources. As human resource also play a vital role in companies. There are number of compani

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