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career guidance Please! Updated on: 14 Oct 2005, 07:39
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please don't mind if post is in wrong section! but this is combination

Hi, I am virendra here.

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BE in Mechanical Engineering from Pune University (India)
GRE: 1380 (V650, Q730) AWA: 4
Toefl: 270 Essay: 5
Very strong acads. Always within first 5 of my college and probably within first 20 of my univ.
BE project: Design and manufacture of auto feed gearbox for drilling machine. (Design related and not thermal related)
As on today work experience 1 year completed and still on job. (In Aug 2006 it will be 2 years)

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1st company->Energy and Environment Company: Themax India Ltd. (as an employee
I received very good training in technical, soft skills as well as commercial field of how a company works)
2nd organization (present) ->Aerospace research organization: don’t want to disclose the name. Sorry.

Please suggest me the universities and career path

Interest areas:

Technical:

Applied thermodynamics
Energy conversion and management
Propulsion
Thermal systems.
Machine design
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 12:24
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Have you considered a combined Engineering and MBA program?
Or would you prefer to complete the MS in Engineering, work for a few more years, and then enter an MBA program?
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 15:33
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I'm just curious - are you only plannng to do a master's in engineering because the bachelor's degree from India is usually not considered sufficient for admission? Or are you actually interested in a master's degree in engineering? It just seems like a lot of work to put into a degree in a subject you don't even want to work in, that's all.
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 15:36
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Agreed.
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 20:36
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hey hjort, I don't even know combined Enginering and MBA program exists. Please throw light on the same.I would definitely prefer combined program.coffelover no i am not going for the reason u have stated. Dilemna is I haven't given GMAT yet and don't think i can apply for next year MBA. since i have given GRE.
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career guidance Please! Updated on: 14 Oct 2005, 07:46
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 20:40
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Well, seeing as how standardized tests like the GMAT and - I'm assuming - the GRE - cost only a few hundred dollars and take a relatively short amount of time to study for, while a master's degree takes a couple of years of hard work and many thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, in my view it's no contest. Having written the GRE in no way compels you to do a master's degree in a subject you seem less than enthusiastic about.

If your goal is to get into investment, consultancy or real estate, then I would recommend, instead of doing a master's in engineering, trying to get some related work experience in one of the above fields for a year or two, writing the GMAT, and then applying for an MBA. In the meantime, you may also clarify your goals and discover your true passions.
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 21:38
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There are many combined Engineering/MBA programs to choose from, I have included a few links below to give you a feel for these programs. Historically, the connection between management and engineering makes sense you consider the fact that engineering programs played an important role in legitimizing the study of management.

I agree with coffeelover that it is useful to consider how each degree fits in your future plans. It sounds like you have plenty of time to ponder your options so there is no need to rush into any particular decision.

https://www.mie.uiuc.edu/content/asp/pro ... ms_mba.asp

https://www.engr.utk.edu/ms-mba/


You might find this interesting as well:

https://www.gmatclub.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=19533
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career guidance Please! Updated on: 14 Oct 2005, 07:47
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thanks a lot coffelover and Hjort ( great links!) I will soon reply in detail. I am highly interested in program now.This is going really fast . i like it. Thanks.
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 22:28
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Well I do know where i want to go. however it might be trun in my career hence somewhat hesitation. moreover i do know where i don,t want to go, such as manufacturing, chemical related stuff, complex mathematics to name few.( don't mind my reply in 2 partsIt is technical limitaion here.)
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 22:30
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coffeelover ur advice is technically correct. Hey Hjort I checked UIUC site,UTK. I will love to go to UIUC for this program. Is my profile sufficeint to enter this program with aid.Any more such sites u can tell me?what is job prospectus after such program?
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career guidance Please! 06 Oct 2005, 22:37
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I like your enthusiasm for UIUC but there is no need to fall in love so soon- take a look at some other programs to see if they interest you as well.
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career guidance Please! 07 Oct 2005, 03:50
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hey i didn't get u? also what r about my chances for UIUC for this course. can I get admit with aid. Also as i asked what is the job prospectus.
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career guidance Please! 07 Oct 2005, 13:02
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Please see PM.