kbo004
Electrical
- Jul 23, 2014
- 1
Hello
I'm a BS Electrical Engineering Technology graduate and I've been working for about 4 years. My first job was at a motor factory. I learned a variety of manufacturing skills (PLC/Lean/CNC programming) at this job but primarily developed custom software and designed control panels for the factory floor. I moved on after about two years but stayed in the controls field. I've enjoyed the work and feel that I've developed/diversified my skills well. However, I've found my engineering technology degree somewhat limiting. I've been accepted into a Masters of Engineering Management program (my school offers this degree to both engineering and technology students) but I've been unable to find out exactly what positions this degree would qualify me for with my EET undergrad. This program blends mostly Industrial Engineering graduate coursework with business classes so you get a nice blend of new technical skills and business education. It seems like good coursework for me because I want to eventually pursue operations/project management. I could complete it in about a year and a half. However, I don't want to pursue this degree if no one will hire me because I don't have an engineering degree. My adviser did not have specific information about employment for engineering technology undergrads with this advanced degree. I feel like this MEM program could be a great opportunity but I don't want to waste any more time. Does anybody know what types of companies and what types of positions this degree combination would qualify me for specifically? Would this advanced degree be pointless without an engineering degree?
Thanks
I'm a BS Electrical Engineering Technology graduate and I've been working for about 4 years. My first job was at a motor factory. I learned a variety of manufacturing skills (PLC/Lean/CNC programming) at this job but primarily developed custom software and designed control panels for the factory floor. I moved on after about two years but stayed in the controls field. I've enjoyed the work and feel that I've developed/diversified my skills well. However, I've found my engineering technology degree somewhat limiting. I've been accepted into a Masters of Engineering Management program (my school offers this degree to both engineering and technology students) but I've been unable to find out exactly what positions this degree would qualify me for with my EET undergrad. This program blends mostly Industrial Engineering graduate coursework with business classes so you get a nice blend of new technical skills and business education. It seems like good coursework for me because I want to eventually pursue operations/project management. I could complete it in about a year and a half. However, I don't want to pursue this degree if no one will hire me because I don't have an engineering degree. My adviser did not have specific information about employment for engineering technology undergrads with this advanced degree. I feel like this MEM program could be a great opportunity but I don't want to waste any more time. Does anybody know what types of companies and what types of positions this degree combination would qualify me for specifically? Would this advanced degree be pointless without an engineering degree?
Thanks
