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

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 working and prove to be useful asset for the nation. Any kind of study, engineering or management cannot be called as a waste of time. It depends on the individual choice and the demand of the market. In today's job portfolio, it has been kind of mandatory to have multiple degrees and engineering in combination with MBA degree is a gold-coated combination. It proves the candidate's interest in technology as well as in the management of an organization. And also his patience and perseverance towards studies. He not only can look after the technical faults in machinery but also can use prudential methods to overcome any odd arising in the organization by applying the managerial skill. So, it is a well thought out plan to do an MBA course after completing the engineering degree. All the best for future. Thank you.

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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 changing rapidly within an industrial organization. The engineer is likely to be the manager that has to implement new practices and new technology. MBA gives you the confidence to pursue your dreams and gives you a force to innovate and experiment. A management degree polishes your managerial skills making you to work towards the goal of the application with greater productivity and lesser cost. The course makes you acquainted with all the aspects of running a company. It grooms the person to serve the best to oneself only then, can he be an asset to an organization.

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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 engineering that they understand various skills of management and thus come to get a clinch towards management career's. Engineers also understand that management skills acquired through the course of engineering can only be utilized if they move into management. It is also a known fact that engineering with any background gets mostly placed into IT companies and hence an issue. Building career in management will really help them grow and make them understand what they actually like and hence would add extra benefit to the engineering credentials. Thus it is more preferred to for the management after moving out of engineering.

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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 help you to achieve that you need all the managerial skills to deal with all the situations you face during your work life and get the best work done by all employee under you, apart from this MBA teaches you how to handle pressure. Moreover, it gives you an exposure that you did not get in your graduation and which is must to work in an organization. So all this adds up to reasons why engineers prefer MBA.

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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. And both of these skills will help me in my corporate life and hence help me to climb the corporate ladder. The second reason for engineers to do MBA is because at the mid of there engineering or graduation, students realize that it is not their cup of tea so since they are in the mid of there graduation they cannot afford to leave their graduation so they complete B.Tech or engineering and after that, they do MBA in order to set up their life so that they can achieve what they were thinking of. So, these are basically the two main reasons for engineers to do MBA.

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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 changing rapidly within an industrial organisation. The engineer is likely to be the manager that has to implement new practices and new technology. MBA gives you the confidence to pursue your dreams and gives you a force to innovate and experiment. A management degree polishes your managerial skills making you work towards the goal of the application with greater productivity and lesser cost. The course makes you acquainted with all the aspects of running a company. It grooms the person to serve the best to oneself only then, can he be an asset to an organisation.

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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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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 they decide to pursue MBA which could change their stream to management roles and give them opportunity to be in leadership roles. Managerial skills are necessary along with technical skills to advance in career. Thus they decide to go for Executive MBA or regular MBA. For some of them who are freshers package is priority, so when you sit in placements after doing an MBA from good institute, their start is from a higher package scale which gives them advantage compared to their peers. For some of them doing MBA is must for promotions in their offices. For some it is purely out of love for business knowledge and acumen which they strive for and wish to become an entrepreneur.

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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 jobs where they need experts in the particular field or entrepreneurship. However, this is a typical scenario. Whereas, MBA gives them a lot more options and opportunities to pursue their career.

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Yes, it’s really a good question. Most of the engineers prefer to pursue MBA because either they feel like they are not doing well in their technical skill or sector so they enrolled themselves in management studies so this would give them an edge to brush up their management skills along with their technical skills. Even now most of the companies prefer B.Tech with MBA because of their analytical and logical thinking which they can also use in their managerial work place. Most of the B.Tech students go with operations management and marketing in management studies. Nowadays companies like Amazon they are looking for MBA with B.Tech and with specialization of operations management and these companies are offering really good package to this candidates. So finally I would summarize my answer by saying that having both technical and management degree would certainly help to groom career.

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