Currently, I have come upon the crossroads of either Engineering specifically Mechanical Engineering or Supply Chain Management/Logistics under Business and Business Management.
I've started looking at various factors, salaries, the educational opportunity that my university provides (both programs are very good). At my high school I've taken business classes within Marketing, Business Management, and Supply Chain which I have enjoyed. I've also taken classes for coding/computer science and Engineering which I haven't enjoyed too much but am exceptionally well at, be recognized for my ability in class to complete projects, and obtaining a precision measurements tools certification. I am also really good at CAD using both SolidWorks and Onshape but I don't like it.
On the business side I enjoy the topics and find them engaging and do well through the classes. As a young Entrepreneur, I do desire to create and develop various businesses. One for instance is a construction company, and I believe being educated on supply chain would be beneficial as it would provide an edge against my competitors considering many projects are halted due to delays and shipment of building materials. The shorter the project and the better the quality, the higher frequency of clients I can take in. On the other hand Engineering can provide me the insights on design. Regardless, I still have to confer with Civil Engineers, Architects, Electrical Engineers, and etc. to ensure that the building would be up to code, safe, and usable even if I, myself was an engineer.
Most of the engineers I know work for various companies and only one who owns his own business in biosystems which I am not interested in being in anymore.
Most people who go to get Investors for instance like SharkTank have no experience in design or engineering but teach themselves to solve a problem that they find themselves facing, similar to the ability of finding what is needed in Unscripted and selling that good or service. One large concern from my observations between the Investors and the company that is requesting funding is not the product itself but issues within supply chain. Whether it be quality control, manufacturer and the company that first developed the product relationship, or delays on transportation/logistical issues. Not to mention warehousing, and over-inventorying too many units of a product. All of which are important aspects to make a productocracy, where being a fiduciary of customers/stakeholders allows success of the business through good customer service and quality products.
Finally, I have researched the potential income between both careers within my area and both have very similar pays, at around 70-110k per year so both equally are about on par if looking at it from an employable side.
From what I have shared, what would be the better option for me and my education since I either have to get a degree within Business or Engineering for Supply Chain or Mechanical Engineering? I do apologize as well if this was confusing to read as I had many concepts and thoughts quickly flow as I wrote. Thank you
I've started looking at various factors, salaries, the educational opportunity that my university provides (both programs are very good). At my high school I've taken business classes within Marketing, Business Management, and Supply Chain which I have enjoyed. I've also taken classes for coding/computer science and Engineering which I haven't enjoyed too much but am exceptionally well at, be recognized for my ability in class to complete projects, and obtaining a precision measurements tools certification. I am also really good at CAD using both SolidWorks and Onshape but I don't like it.
On the business side I enjoy the topics and find them engaging and do well through the classes. As a young Entrepreneur, I do desire to create and develop various businesses. One for instance is a construction company, and I believe being educated on supply chain would be beneficial as it would provide an edge against my competitors considering many projects are halted due to delays and shipment of building materials. The shorter the project and the better the quality, the higher frequency of clients I can take in. On the other hand Engineering can provide me the insights on design. Regardless, I still have to confer with Civil Engineers, Architects, Electrical Engineers, and etc. to ensure that the building would be up to code, safe, and usable even if I, myself was an engineer.
Most of the engineers I know work for various companies and only one who owns his own business in biosystems which I am not interested in being in anymore.
Most people who go to get Investors for instance like SharkTank have no experience in design or engineering but teach themselves to solve a problem that they find themselves facing, similar to the ability of finding what is needed in Unscripted and selling that good or service. One large concern from my observations between the Investors and the company that is requesting funding is not the product itself but issues within supply chain. Whether it be quality control, manufacturer and the company that first developed the product relationship, or delays on transportation/logistical issues. Not to mention warehousing, and over-inventorying too many units of a product. All of which are important aspects to make a productocracy, where being a fiduciary of customers/stakeholders allows success of the business through good customer service and quality products.
Finally, I have researched the potential income between both careers within my area and both have very similar pays, at around 70-110k per year so both equally are about on par if looking at it from an employable side.
From what I have shared, what would be the better option for me and my education since I either have to get a degree within Business or Engineering for Supply Chain or Mechanical Engineering? I do apologize as well if this was confusing to read as I had many concepts and thoughts quickly flow as I wrote. Thank you
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