10 Benefits of MBA after Engineering

Many successful professionals we see today are engineers who also topped up their qualifications with an MBA. Before taking admission into an engineering degree, students tend to be confused. Is BTech the best choice for me? What are my career options after BTech? If not satisfied with these career options, will an MBA after Engineering benefit me? However, the question you should be asking is why should you pursue an MBA after BTech?

We spoke to some experts and came up with a list of the top 10 Benefits of doing an MBA after engineering. 

1. Networking Opportunities 

One of the biggest takeaways of an MBA degree is the alumni you are associated with. While a engineering degree offers you good peer, an MBA degree helps you be part of a network of future leaders.  

2. Quality Jobs & Internships

Apart from opening doors to vast alumni network, an MBA comes with top-notch internships and the best jobs in the management sector. A degree in MBA after BTech especially ensures top-tier placements for students.  

3. Opens Doors to New Avenues

Companies prefer MBA graduates over those who have done a BTech. Additionally, most well-recognised MBA institutions offer a range of specializations as part of the MBA program. This expands the scope for placement opportunities. When you have a BTech followed by a unique specialisation, you become valuable to companies with those requirements. 

The course curriculum of an MBA degree is very vast. It covers a wide spectrum of specialisations such as business, finance, HR, statistics, economics, and even health. This leads to a wide range of career options, expanding your horizon. With the right institution and exposure, you can expect top-notch jobs in top corporations in different sectors. 

4. Be Your Own Boss 

Not everyone pursues MBA to grab top managerial posts in organizations. Some do it to become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses. MBA is a professional degree that trains students with the skills required to run a business. The skills include business management, planning strategies, financial management, marketing strategies, and many other skills that entrepreneurs need. This makes it a highly desirable degree to pursue after BTech. 

5. Chance to Meet Industry Experts 

While pursuing an MBA program, you get the opportunity to learn from industry experts, business professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, and top industry honchos. Hence, it helps you make contacts worldwide and have a valuable learning experience while building your career. When you have a BTech degree to support it, you can add value to the discussions and build a portfolio that stands out. 

6. Develop Managerial Skills 

There is no doubt an engineering degree trains you in technical skills, but an MBA program inculcates managerial skills. It will educate you on how to manage a company, how to be a team leader, how to strategically make decisions, or how you can be your own boss. 

Students learn the concepts of marketing, finance, human resource management, enterprise management, time management, and much more. 

7. Upgrade Your Personality 

An MBA degree trains students for their professional life and prepares them for the real-world corporate environment. Students learn management skills, communication skills, team spirit, leadership strategies, presentation skills, and many more which helps in the overall development of their personalities. They undergo a personality development program and face new challenges every day, which will help them to be industry-ready. These soft skills are often missed out in a BTech program. 

8. Rewarding Packages 

If you want to earn a handsome amount of money, MBA after BTech is the right choice for you. Apart from experience and the skills, the more experience you gain the higher will be your salary. 

Those with an MBA degree have managerial skills and other skills in addition to the technical expertise in their domain. These factors contribute to a higher pay scale for engineering plus MBA graduates. 

9. Global Opportunities 

There are higher chances to get jobs in huge global brands for those who have earned degrees in management and engineering as compared to other academic backgrounds. Hence, it is considered beneficial to an do MBA after BTech. 

10. Flexibility of learning

An MBA program offers you the flexibility to continue with the job and study simultaneously. Many colleges offer part-time and weekend MBA programs for the people who work for work experience and study at the same time. This helps in polishing their skills along with the work which helps them to add value to their resume. 

Which MBA is considered the best after Engineering?

Which MBA you should pursue after engineering depends on what specialization youre interested in. It is good to figure out your interests and the skills you want to develop before choosing a specialisation. A good college counsellor can help you to get on the right path to success.  

Here are some of the MBA specializations you can opt for: 

• MBA in Data Science
• MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• MBA in Tourism
• MBA in Pharma
• MBA in Biotechnology
• MBA in Food Technology
• MBA in Retail
• MBA in Marketing
• MBA in Digital Marketing
• MBA in Human Resource
• MBA in Finance
• MBA in Banking and Insurance
• MBA in Business Analytics
• MBA in Agri Business
• MBA in Operations
• MBA in Financial Markets
• MBA in Communications
• MBA in Strategy and Consulting

MBA after Engineering: Eligibility Criteria

After engineering in India, students who wish to pursue an MBA need to take common management exams like CAT, MAT, CET, XAT, SNAP. This follows with a round of Personal Interviews and group discussions. Other exams are applicable to take admission in foreign countries like GMAT and GRE. The criteria also include work experience which varies from one university to another. Some colleges do not ask for work experience, so it is a good option for those who want to pursue this course directly after their graduation. 

Why Shoolini is the right choice for MBA degree?

Shoolini University offers a cutting-edge MBA program designed by top industry honchos and illustrious academicians. The programme is ranked in the 100-125 band in Management as per NIRF, Govt. of India. It equips students with the knowledge, mentorship, network, exposure and experience they need to make a mark in Management in the global arena. 

Our dedicated and proactive Placement Cell gives a foothold to students in the industry, higher education and entrepreneurship. The School of Business Management conducts regular campus placements. During the Placement Week, a large number of MNCs and leading companies visit the campus for on-the-spot placements. 

Our MBA students secure top placements with excellent pay packages in reputed companies such as Genpact, ICICI, Marsh & McLennan, C-Step, Toyota, Airtel, Tata Hitachi, HDFC Bank, Oberoi, Abacus O shore from Seychelles, Religare India, Infoline and many more. 

Highlights of Shoolini MBA

• Dynamic Curriculum: Recognised and award-winning members of the industry and academic have shaped MBA program
• Summer internships offered to students of Bachelors and Master’s programs
• Stanford-based SPRINT program:?This accelerated development program helps students reach their true potential, imbibe knowledge, gain practical skills and acquire confidence to thrive in a competitive workplace
• Faculty comprises professionals from MNCs and top Indian corporates
• Educational tours to industries and institutions 
• Extensive use of modern teaching methodologies
• Online interaction with teachers and online lectures
• Emphasis on skills and creative abilities of students through Add-on Modules 
• Unique module for self-improvement through meditation and Yogic Sciences build self-confidence among students, equipping them to make their mark in the international corporate world
• Personality development modules: Communication Effectiveness Module offers Best in Class techniques on communication skills for interviews and managerial effectiveness
• Student Management Club, The Invincible for overall development of students

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