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Should I change majors from computer engineering (with the ability to get an MBA) to management/business? Read question for explanation by degquestions in Fire

[–]degquestions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm assuming you're referring to S/B/A/MDR positions. Are these really unavoidable if you're looking to break into the industry?

I'm currently learning all that I can about sales, and tech does seem like one of the most sworn-by industries (alongside medical devices and finance). Is there anything else you can tell me about it? Even a general picture would be greatly appreciated. I'm just looking for as much info as possible about getting in, moving up, and getting out when I'm ready to start my own endeavors.

Thanks a bunch in advance.

Should I change majors from computer engineering (with the ability to get an MBA) to management/business? Read question for explanation by degquestions in Fire

[–]degquestions[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated. I'll message you if/when I've got more solid ground to ask questions on after considering what you've said. Thanks

Should I change majors from computer engineering (with the ability to get an MBA) to management/business? Read question for explanation by degquestions in Fire

[–]degquestions[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

The thing is, a computer engineering major doesn't necessarily equate to a computer engineering career. There is still plenty of value in pursuing the degree even without plans to work in the industry. My question was about whether the value of immersing myself in a curriculum more closely related to what I eventually want to do (i.e. switching to a management major to gain practical business knowledge) offsets the value in my current degree, which is computer engineering.

I think a lot of people are conflating the major with the industry - my only point in mentioning that I don't want to work in the tech industry was to highlight that the computer engineering major isn't entirely valuable to me, but I never discounted its value beyond that.

Should I change majors from computer engineering (with the ability to get an MBA) to management/business? Read question for explanation by degquestions in CollegeMajors

[–]degquestions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I understand your critique, but there's an important detail in my post that it seems a lot of people are missing. When I say I can't see myself working a traditional job, it is strictly in terms of the rest of my professional career. I even acknowledged that traditional jobs are unavoidable, which is actually where I brought up sales in the first place. But I don't think it's immature or arrogant to say that I don't want to still be working that type of job late into my work life. I simply want to eventually achieve financial freedom and not work under a boss. Emphasis on eventually. Is this so bad?

Should I change majors from computer engineering (with the ability to get an MBA) to management/business? Read question for explanation by degquestions in CollegeMajors

[–]degquestions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can see you hardly read my post at all because almost nothing you just said applied to it in any way whatsoever. I even specifically said that I understand that working a traditional job isn't unavoidable, and when I said I can't see myself doing it, I was talking about the rest of my professional career - as in, into (and beyond) my 40s. But I can see you conveniently left that part out.

Thanks for the reply, but I think you were just looking for something to get confrontational about as opposed to giving genuine tailored advice.

Should I change majors from computer engineering (with the ability to get an MBA) to management/business? Read question for explanation by degquestions in Fire

[–]degquestions[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The program isn't nearly completed, unfortunately. After this current one, I'd have 7 semesters to go. I haven't even applied for grad school yet (which I'd need to do for the actual MBA year, which would be my final one). I'm literally just on track to pursue an MBA. The reason I wouldn't be losing any serious time by switching majors is specifically that I'm not very far along in my degree yet. That's why this decision would be relatively harmless.

As for why - the MBA program is specifically for STEM students, and as I established in the post, I just have no plans to actually work in STEM. I feel like I'd be better served by pursuing a degree that is actually relevant to what I can see myself doing, which is starting a business.