MBA and mechanical engineering, can the two be combined for a great career?


Having complete knowledge about engineering and business administration can prove as a great combination and can be quite fruitful. While pursuing mechanical engineering, you will acquire a deeper technical knowledge and skills. In MBA, you will be introduced to theoretical knowledge related to management, marketing, finance, HR etc. The complete knowledge of engineering plus the diverse business outlook from MBA will get you to the path of management or leadership role.
MBA after mechanical engineering helps in enhancing different which are essential for personality development. After completing the MBA, one is most likely to develop an aptitude towards tackling the business issues along with the theoretical abilities. MBA after engineering sharpens your management skills. It gives an insight to the graduates about generalist roles in non- technical industries which in turn bring new career opportunities, unlike a completely technical person. The acquired technical skills will help you unlock the doors to new career prospects.
      MBA aims at soft skills such as communication skills, leadership skills, problem solving etc. they are considered to be one of the most vital skills of life.
      MBA gives the graduates 2 extra years to figure out if they want to go ahead with their engineering skills or try hands in entrepreneurship. It is less difficult to acquire business acumen. An engineer can become a manager in non-technical firms also.
      MBA opens up new career paths for the graduates for those who are tired of their corporate job as an engineer and looking for something new.
      Mechanical engineering deals with the design, construction, and use of machines. The programme allows helps the student to understand how heavy tools and machineries work. The students also get to learn the process involved in designing of automobiles, electric motors, aircraft and other heavy vehicles. Industries as varied as aerospace, manufacturing, renewable energy, automotive and medical products. Mechanical engineers work on projects as diverse as developing a mechanical heart, building formula one car or developing rockets.
      Some graduates do executive MBA or short term MBA along with their jobs as an extra asset for the future.
      The jobs the MBA graduates join give them better respect in their workplace and are more productive and effective.
      Mechanical engineers are quick and creative which helps them to understand the mechanics apart from pure business knowledge.

Here are a few perks you will be enjoying:
      Higher Salary
      Better Career Options
      Operations Management, Human Resources, Product Management are some of the specializations graduates can opt
      To gain better work experience
      Technical background helps the graduates market technical products
      Graduates can become business analysts, business developer of technical products.
      Engineering graduates learn skills like marketing, strategy, business ethics, law, finance, etc.

Job opportunities:
A wide range of job opportunities opens up for mechanical graduates going for MBA:
      Business Analyst or Strategist
      Operation Analyst, Associate or Manager
      Project Manager
      Program Manager
      Product Manager
      Portfolio Manager
      Marketing Associate, Analyst or Manager
      Management Consultant
      Financial Analyst
      Entrepreneur/ Founder
      Director (of a department)
      Business Development Analyst, Associate or Manager

Experienced professionals are generally offered the salary package of Rs. 10 to 15 lakhs per annum. Fresher earn around Rs. 7 to 10 lakhs per annum.
With heavy use of technology in every field, organizations are looking for human resources which not only understand business practices and have sufficient knowledge about technology in their domain, but also understand its impact on technological decisions & vice versa. Industries are looking for people who can multitask and have ability of delivering results quickly. Invertis University is one of the few universities which have recognized the need to provide both the programs in the country. The organization aims to develop students into techno-managers with multitasking abilities. Invertis University also offers summer placements to the students so that they can understand some of their learning in practice and get first-hand experience of how the industry functions. After completion of the courses, the students are equipped to understand the expectations of the industry.




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