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I think it's funny how you guys cite such obscure "top 10" rankings, but anyways, what kind of engineers are you guys? I'm an EE and started in power (About 3 yrs ago), recently transitioned to program management, hoping to be done with school in about 5 yrs (masters of eng + MBA) and move on to either energy/tech firm management or consulting (will let the MBA and experience guide me to an extent).

We'll see, but for now I'm grateful for working with an employer that pays all of my school bills.

Just throwing it out there but I think location can play a significant role in career development (if you take advantage of it), since I've been in DC, I've been exposed to A LOT, and this area is far from a thriving market for engineers

Also agree about having the engineering/science foundation as a launching pad to business related careers, although executive level relies heavy on leadership and soft skills as well
how obscure is it?

There's about 7-12 schools that are at the top ten of every list you look at.
 
^good for you, keep grinding man, Civils are generally low end of the spectrum starting out (due to supply), but career path wise they're approx the same from my observation, but this also depends on your field/industry.

You seem to have a lot figured out but if you're in the DMV and in the market let me know made a good amount of connections with AE firms in town
 
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are you sure about the CFA helps if you're trying to go to the IB route? because i heard differently and for the most part it's not worth the time, dedication,etc to get it nowadays when you can probably use the time and effort on something else. i heard it's more for AM and HF type of stuff.

For the MSF recruiting, the 2 out of 3 of the programs I am looking at, has pretty good placement statistics and that's the only reason why I am thinking about doing it.

But brah, we gonna grind and make it, see you at the top brah :hat
 
I'm employed. You're not.

Lol. What better school should I have gone to? I save on tuition, while getting hired with the same starting salary as any other school I mentioned.

[COLOR=#red]I'll be employed soon and when I am it will be with one of the richest companies in the world making clearly over $100k starting out. Recruiting for the oil firms at my school is like the NFL draft. They come to us to recruit and wine and dine us which just happened. Sounds like a bunch of excuses of why you didn't go to a better school bro.[/COLOR]
 
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You engineers got some crazy elitist attitude. I know you're working hard to get where your at but.. 
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are you sure about the CFA helps if you're trying to go to the IB route? because i heard differently and for the most part it's not worth the time, dedication,etc to get it nowadays when you can probably use the time and effort on something else. i heard it's more for AM and HF type of stuff.

For the MSF recruiting, the 2 out of 3 of the programs I am looking at, has pretty good placement statistics and that's the only reason why I am thinking about doing it.

But brah, we gonna grind and make it, see you at the top brah :hat
the CFA can't hurt you... And its not a requirement.

People think when its asked about the CFA... Do you HAVE to get it...

You don't...

Like I said... I've tinkered with the idea... But that should let you know how serious I am about it... :lol

You don't HAVE to get it...

But if two resumes are on a persons desk... Exactly the same...

But one has a CFA and one doesn't, who you think they're going to choose?

Again... Its not imperative... It won't hurt you of you don't have it...

The time could be spent in the classroom, meeting people, networking, etc...

But its not a bad alternative... Because when you finish, people know you're really serious about finance.

In regards to your program, I actually considered the UT ms program... So I know exactly what you mean...

But I did not want to accrue debt just to accrue more debt for my MBA.

The way you're going is not a bad route... Its actually pretty dope...

UT is like gold here in the south... :lol

If you want to get the MS in fin, I say go for it...

But whatever you do... Bust your *** and you'll end up exactly where you want...
 
Thanks, bro. I recently accepted a position in a particular local government in my state, as a Project Engineer. I have to do this design work so I can get my PE as soon as possible :lol . The field is my passion and I love when I'm out there. Probably 30% field work 70% design work, though.

Nice man, you'll likely get lots of exposure to a variety of people in the field, IMO you'll probably use these connections to move on for a higher salary and faster pace. Also keep an eye out for companies or firms that invest in engineers so you don't have to pay for your MBA should you choose to pursue it.

PE is a must for Civils, good luck.

My previous job was about 40% design, 40% mgmt, 20% field (wanted to get out more but couldn't), now it's even more mgmt but that's what I like so it clicked (although I do miss some of the design work).

Seems like you like construction mgmt, some of those big time developers have GREAT opportunities
 
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Thanks, bro. I recently accepted a position in a particular local government in my state, as a Project Engineer. I have to do this design work so I can get my PE as soon as possible :lol . The field is my passion and I love when I'm out there. Probably 30% field work 70% design work, though.

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you got a job?

i thought you were just in school. did you finish your program or are you doing both?

big ups on getting a gig, doe.
 
Oh, and I drive an As
Hey, man. If that's what you want to think, more power to you. I have a little pic for you now that I'm walking to my class.

But, all I see is red letters, and no pics or proof.
How old are you btw?
man... i'm just seeing this little argument between yall..

EWD... you coming off kinda elitist bro... gotta chill on that.. its good that you got into a nice school, but you cant **** on others that didnt...

people hate school snobs...



WhatCanISay... you're right to defend yourself... but you aint gotta bring your car into EVERY argument when someone challenges you

i just smashed a chick that was the equivalent of an Aston Martin... but i dont bring that up every time I'm in a debate or someone disagrees.

people hate car snobs..


yall gotta chill mayne... keep the thread positive... we all about upper education, gettin' money, and flourishing. :hat
 
[COLOR=#red]My BMW 535xi is not as good a car as the DB9. You win at the most irrelevant contest in this thread. A lot of the Uber rich oil guys I know drive F150s. Call me when you get a boat and a few houses and maybe then I'll be impressed.[/COLOR]
 
I am with this but I am not trying to go to a HBCU for my Masters tho
i dunno, mayne...

black dude + masters = instayambs from educated sistas...

and we know HBCUs are just overflowing with beautiful intelligent black ladies...

i'd go HBCU if i knew it would get me where i needed to be.

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side note... i went to an HBCU for undergraad for a bit... i didnt even graduate from there...

but i donate to the booster program, stay in contact with the athletic program, and always try to help them whenever i can...
 
 
I am with this but I am not trying to go to a HBCU for my Masters tho
i dunno, mayne...

black dude + masters = instayambs from educated sistas...

and we know HBCUs are just overflowing with beautiful intelligent black ladies...

i'd go HBCU if i knew it would get me where i needed to be.

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side note... i went to an HBCU for undergraad for a bit... i didnt even graduate from there...

but i donate to the booster program, stay in contact with the athletic program, and always try to help them whenever i can...
True True but Alabama A&M is the only HBCU that has my Masters program 
 
So I'm a sophomore civil engineering major, and I'm already thinking about grad school. I'm looking at Virginia Tech because it's a top five grad school for my major. Also I plan on getting an MBA. Any advice I can get from you all on how to properly prepare for all of this would be greatly appreciated.
 
So I'm a sophomore civil engineering major, and I'm already thinking about grad school. I'm looking at Virginia Tech because it's a top five grad school for my major. Also I plan on getting an MBA. Any advice I can get from you all on how to properly prepare for all of this would be greatly appreciated.

I am getting into civil engineering as some one who's already taking many courses I assume. What should I do to prep for this major. In other words what can I or should I look forward to be doing and what should I focus on and expect in amount of school work?
 
I am getting into civil engineering as some one who's already taking many courses I assume. What should I do to prep for this major. In other words what can I or should I look forward to be doing and what should I focus on and expect in amount of school work?

Honestly I haven't really delved into my major yet. All I can tell you right now is go over and prepare for Calculus (Literally hell on earth) and physics. Also know that you HAVE to put the time in to order to get a high GPA. The average GPA for engineers is around 2.5. It's imperative that you put forth the effort to have a GPA better than that.
 
Thanks I wish you the best of luck. I am excited and also nervous just glad I found something I can stick with and look forward to learning.
 
BBA-Marketing '12 > MS-Finance '14 > MBA >'19

the reason why i'm choosing to get the MS first, is b/c it will teach me the technical side of finance. I have an undergrad in Marketing, that really taught me about looking at how people view and value things, product placement, interviews, and basically selling anything (whether it be myself, a product, an idea).

also, in many business, marketing and finance are on two different sides of the fence. marketing is more subjective, more a brand recognition, while finance is cut and dry, with dollars and cents. many places, they butt heads b/c finance doesnt recognize the value of the marketing team...

my MS-FIN program will be done in '14... i'll be turning 25, and hopefully have a job that is #bawse... i plan on working it for a 2-3 years, using that time to pay my loans down, which will be rougly $35K... if i'm making even just $60K, i'll be able to pay them down to a very low amount, possibly all they way down...

Then i'm going to gun for my MBA... the only reason why i want this is b/c it will help me in trying to take on c-level jobs... i'll be around 30, w/ around 4-6 years experience in finance or marketing, and have a degrees in different areas that use each other (finance and marketing) and an MBA for managing it all.

sounds like a daunting task, but its no different than a doctor or a researcher's assistant... they typically have more than just an additional 4 -5 years of schooling...

I typed this 2 years ago... and it looks like I'm right on track with my plan (i'm actually a year ahead)

I had plans on entering into the MBA program in 2017, but I think I'm going to gun for 2016 (4 years of post grad work experience as an analyst for a fortun 15 company)

I'm looking for the MLT program, which i hear you get what you put in with it. I'm also looking to apply for the consortium and to be a toigo fellow.

Here's an updated plan for the famb with some details and steps on how i plan to get there.




BBA-Marketing '12 - donezo
MS-Finance '14 - donezo
MBA '18 (enter in fall '16) - getting ready for it now.

I'm currently working as an analyst for a blue chip company. From going to different MBA seminars and talking with recruiters, they say i'm good as far as work experience. I've received a promotion since being here and will likely get another one in a few months.

I've been interviewing with a few other companies, but I wont jump ship unless its a major bump in pay or another top tier company.

A couple of classmates and I started a small consulting firm that helps with small startups incorporate, prepare financials, ask for loans, etc. It really isnt a huge cash generator, but i think we can start to make some decent cash flow in a couple months. The major thing is to learn some great things about small businesses and entrepreneurship.

My goal is to have A SOLID (680+) GMAT by March of 2015. If i fail, that will give me a few solid months to really hammer down. I dont want this to be any later than July 2015.

When fall '15 rolls around, I will begin applying at schools. I have UT-Austin really high on my list. I'll receive in state tuition, plus they are great feeders into banking here in the south. I'm also thinking some Ivy leagues, NYU, and UC-Berkely, and Darden (all hard schools to get into)

after the MBA, I'd be completely done w/ school.

I'm applying for something called an MLT, which helps minorities prepare for MBA admissions. This, along with attempting to become a Robert Toigo fellow and consortium fellow are on my radar...

It seems like a lot, but in actuality, it really isnt. My job is super low stress so I'm not working crazy hours or really that crucial to the big picture.

I hope in two more years I can quote this and be chilling at my grad program somewhere.

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I typed this 2 years ago... and it looks like I'm right on track with my plan (i'm actually a year ahead)

I had plans on entering into the MBA program in 2017, but I think I'm going to gun for 2016 (4 years of post grad work experience as an analyst for a fortun 15 company)

I'm looking for the MLT program, which i hear you get what you put in with it. I'm also looking to apply for the consortium and to be a toigo fellow.

Here's an updated plan for the famb with some details and steps on how i plan to get there.




BBA-Marketing '12 - donezo
MS-Finance '14 - donezo
MBA '18 (enter in fall '16) - getting ready for it now.

I'm currently working as an analyst for a blue chip company. From going to different MBA seminars and talking with recruiters, they say i'm good as far as work experience. I've received a promotion since being here and will likely get another one in a few months.

I've been interviewing with a few other companies, but I wont jump ship unless its a major bump in pay or another top tier company.

A couple of classmates and I started a small consulting firm that helps with small startups incorporate, prepare financials, ask for loans, etc. It really isnt a huge cash generator, but i think we can start to make some decent cash flow in a couple months. The major thing is to learn some great things about small businesses and entrepreneurship.

My goal is to have A SOLID (680+) GMAT by March of 2015. If i fail, that will give me a few solid months to really hammer down. I dont want this to be any later than July 2015.

When fall '15 rolls around, I will begin applying at schools. I have UT-Austin really high on my list. I'll receive in state tuition, plus they are great feeders into banking here in the south. I'm also thinking some Ivy leagues, NYU, and UC-Berkely, and Darden (all hard schools to get into)

after the MBA, I'd be completely done w/ school.

I'm applying for something called an MLT, which helps minorities prepare for MBA admissions. This, along with attempting to become a Robert Toigo fellow and consortium fellow are on my radar...

It seems like a lot, but in actuality, it really isnt. My job is super low stress so I'm not working crazy hours or really that crucial to the big picture.

I hope in two more years I can quote this and be chilling at my grad program somewhere.

:hat
Def gotta set up a plan like this with my finance degree .
 
got some good news today, famb...

I got accepted to the UT-Austin Diverisity Forum AND that Texas A&M Campus Recruitment Day.

All expenses paid trip to kick it at the school on a Friday and Saturday

it's basically a visit to the campus to meet with people that are already in the program, the acceptance committee, etc...

one step closer, mayne.

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