Engineering Majors?

[mrswagtastic]

B Bruce Banner

You can definitely get into Project management with your BS in Civil. At my job the Project Engineers are pretty much the experienced design engineers with their PEs who are being groomed to be Project Managers. Like most management positions it's a progression. One job offer I had was another design position where it was basically required for you to sit for the PE after 4 years of work experience there(they only wanted EITs) to be promoted to a project engineer.

 

[Bruce Banner]

B Bruce Banner

You can definitely get into Project management with your BS in Civil. At my job the Project Engineers are pretty much the experienced design engineers with their PEs who are being groomed to be Project Managers. Like most management positions it's a progression. One job offer I had was another design position where it was basically required for you to sit for the PE after 4 years of work experience there(they only wanted EITs) to be promoted to a project engineer.

That's my goal , I'm just gonna focus on Civil for now , I really appreciate y'all in this thread .

 

[sreggie101]

1 semester post-graduation. Current class standing

Peep that "admit term" and "catalog term"

i don't get it?

 

[slighted]

Glad that there are NT fam flourishing here.

Just wanted to pop in and get an intro to Engineering. I'm a finance guy by training (Finance major) and I'm intrigued after having talked to a homie who's an engineer.

Where do I start to read up on the different areas of engineering?

 

[sreggie101]

My class standing is "Master's Third Year (16-22 credits)", my very first semester I was admitted into grad school ( I currently have 21 not counting the classes I'm taking now). As you can see my "Admit Term"(when I was admitted into grad school) is the same as my "Catalog Term" (which is supposed to show you what semester and year you're currently looking at).

It's supposed to read "Master's First Year (0-14)" if you were freshly admitted. But as I stated, I did a boat load of grad courses as an undergrad due to my GPA qualifying me to do so, and still managed to graduate Cum Laude.
The classes to the right are the classes I'm currently taking, which if I pass both would put me at "Master's Fourth Year", on only my second semester of being admitted.

So technically, If I would have taken 3 courses this semester, I would have completed an entire MS Degree in CE in one semester. 
I don't think I could have done well taking 3 courses and working full time so I chose not to.

It was literally probably impossible taking 3 courses. I'm extremely stressed with how crammed my current schedule is, as these courses take a lot out of you, and my work day doesn't always end after I clock out of work(I'm sure other engineers or Civil Engineers can elaborate on this). Trying to fit a gym schedule into the mix, complicates things as well. I'm often finding myself sleep deprived and I know it's not good for my health but I'm pushing through it since my next semester will only be 1 course that I would need to take in order to graduate.

Sorry for venting, I'm just about fed up with how life is currently, in terms of free time and peace of mind. And hope that explained my class standing.

ahh i get it. man u are in a great situation. its rough cuz u trying to go extra hard juggling a lot like

this **** im going thru now looking for a job... man savor that struggle. better to be burnt out and struggling with keeping up with it all, than having no struggle at all. just my opinion tho. in any case, keep ya head up. the fight won't last forever

 

[capital sb]

Why didn't you stretch out your classes some? @WhatCanISay

I know a few people that did the same as you, took a bunch of grad classes during UG then completed their MS within 2 semesters. Why kill yourself when you're company is covering 50% ?

 

[af1 1982]

Just got accepted into Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals Grad Program

90% of the students are working professionals who work full time and go to school part time. Ranked 12th for online programs as well. Feel like this is the best fit for me and my situation.

Going for my Masters in Mechanical.

 

[af1 1982]

Glad that there are NT fam flourishing here.

Just wanted to pop in and get an intro to Engineering. I'm a finance guy by training (Finance major) and I'm intrigued after having talked to a homie who's an engineer.

Where do I start to read up on the different areas of engineering?

In terms of the different areas, Wikipedia should suffice.

If you're looking to look into some of the courses, I would just do iTunes U. Look at the first year curriculum for lets say Mechanical Engineering at Penn State for example. Then go on iTunes U and take those courses

 

[capital sb]

Just got accepted into Johns Hopkins Engineering for Professionals Grad Program

90% of the students are working professionals who work full time and go to school part time. Ranked 12th for online programs as well. Feel like this is the best fit for me and my situation.

Going for my Masters in Mechanical.

Congrats man! Are you doing it online or on campus?

I'm here too doing a hybrid program in Systems Engineering with a Project Management concentration. Almost done with my first semester , think I will do 2 online classes in the spring.

 

[capital sb]

Just to challenge myself as well as obtain my MS degree quicker. Somewhat bragging rights as well. Not to say I'm
Better than X person (that's not in my character to do so), but just to know I was able to do it.

It takes 1 year off from the experience I would need to qualify to sit for the PE. Not trying to sound snobby, but money wasn't really an issue. The sense of accomplishment is worth more to me IMO. Technically all my company is covering is half of my 3 courses

They already gave me my own truck and gas card and offered me a very good position with a competitive salary straight out of school, so I don't want to take advantage and ask them to cover the courses I already took know what I mean?

I guess man lol I just wouldn't stress myself out over my Masters. I'm planning to complete it in 2.5 years, but if it takes me 3 years it's cool. To obtain a Masters in engineering is an accomplishment in itself.

Also , nothing wrong with using the benefits that your company offers.

 

[capital sb]

Completely agree.

I just have different academic plans once this is out of the way. I really just need to get this over with so I can start prepping for what I want to do.

Didn't you say you were going to go for your PhD? I think you said that, if so I understand. Completely forgot and that will take a lot of time and effort.

Not sure how you do all of this schooling man, working full time makes it much harder lol. I want to knock out an executive MBA if given the opportunity.

 

[af1 1982]

Congrats man! Are you doing it online or on campus?

I'm here too doing a hybrid program in Systems Engineering with a Project Management concentration. Almost done with my first semester , think I will do 2 online classes in the spring.

Yessir! 100% online.

No thesis. No comprehensive exam. Just do your homework, take the exams and move on with your life. PERFECT for someone like me who's in a rotational program and works full time.

 

[af1 1982]

Just to challenge myself as well as obtain my MS degree quicker. Somewhat bragging rights as well. Not to say I'm
Better than X person (that's not in my character to do so), but just to know I was able to do it.

It takes 1 year off from the experience I would need to qualify to sit for the PE. Not trying to sound snobby, but money wasn't really an issue. The sense of accomplishment is worth more to me IMO. Technically all my company is covering is half of my 3 courses

They already gave me my own truck and gas card and offered me a very good position with a competitive salary straight out of school, so I don't want to take advantage and ask them to cover the courses I already took know what I mean?

Exactly my sentiments man. SO many people in my program saying its a waste. Meanwhile all the leadership in our company holds a masters.

Education is never a waste imo. Whether you use the knowledge obtained or not, the benefits will always win.

For me, it's more than an insurance policy than anything. The money will come sooner or later but I don't want to be laid off 20 years from now and not be able to compete with a young buck fresh out of college with his masters.

It's a trend that's coming and is hard to argue. For me, getting a masters is a personal goal of mine. I'm addicted to bettering myself, no matter what it is. That's when I'm most happy with my life

 

[capital sb]

Yessir! 100% online.

No thesis. No comprehensive exam. Just do your homework, take the exams and move on with your life. PERFECT for someone like me who's in a rotational program and works full time.

I feel you, I tried the on campus route this semester and its just not working 

. I prefer the online style of learning, clear and concise straight to the point.

I definitely agree with you, you must have a Master's to standout and make it to higher positions now. 10-20 years ago it wasn't needed, but now I feel as if it is a requirement. Those days of staying with a company for 20 years and making it to CEO are long gone.

 

[af1 1982]

 
I feel you, I tried the on campus route this semester and its just not working 

. I prefer the online style of learning, clear and concise straight to the point.

I definitely agree with you, you must have a Master's to standout and make it to higher positions now. 10-20 years ago it wasn't needed, but now I feel as if it is a requirement. Those days of staying with a company for 20 years and making it to CEO are long gone.

Exactly my man. Having a masters allows flexibility. If I decide I want to pursue other options, I'll have those options in the first place because of the extra work I put in. 

I'm probably gonna take 1 class a semester and ease into it. If I wasn't working full time, going on campus would be the move. But commuting online takes up an hour of your time which could be dedicated to studying in the comfort of my home. 

 

[capital sb]

 
Exactly my man. Having a masters allows flexibility. If I decide I want to pursue other options, I'll have those options in the first place because of the extra work I put in. 

I'm probably gonna take 1 class a semester and ease into it. If I wasn't working full time, going on campus would be the move. But commuting online takes up an hour of your time which could be dedicated to studying in the comfort of my home. 

Yeah that's another reason why I want to do it online. Classes are only offered from 4:30-7:10PM or 7:30-10:10PM I feel like that time can be better spent at home studying.

 

[af1 1982]

Definitely agree with you on that. Once you're in the industry, your best form of security is obtaining more paper, as you're already obtaining experience.

I've said it before and people wouldn't understand me, but even if my MS degree doesn't make me $1(although of course it will), I'm pursuing it for me. A guy in another thread said that's not financially wise or whatever, and I personally value the ability to obtain the degree equal to the kind of money it will make me.

It's really a win-win situation IMHO. Not everyone can get into engineering MS programs, and even those that can get into them are either intimidated by or simply don't pursue them.

And I hate to sound snobby or stuck up. But we busted our butts to get that engineering degree to allow us to make enough money where we can financially do things like this

This dude I worked with was bragging about how he got into Hopkins as well and saying "I dont even know if I want it"....I keep telling him that obtaining a masters degree isnt easy. Getting in is supposed to be the easy part. Completing it is what deserves the most praise.

Like I said, education is never a waste. 

 

[capital sb]

Lol if anybody is debating the educational and career benefits that a MS degree will bring they must not really

know what it takes to succeed in the engineering world.

Hopkins is a top school, it will standout on your resume and you will have a great learning experience.

@af1 1982  your friend sounds like one of those people that finished their degree and didn't want to immediately start working.

A lot of people take these degrees and opportunities for granted.

 

[agentorange]

UPDATE: About 2-3 weeks left in the semester and I'll be happy if I get a 3.0 this semester.

 

[bballermarkie]

UPDATE: About 2-3 weeks left in the semester and I'll be happy if I get a 3.0 this semester.

Yup same boat. Been *** on tests even though I've felt I've grasped material pretty good. Oh well I'll recover

 

[mrswagtastic]

keep grinding fellas, it gets better

 

[Bruce Banner]

Taking Calc 3 & Differential in the same semester with Physics , also working .. Have any of you guys done this before ?

 

[jon4rd]

Taking Calc 3 & Differential in the same semester with Physics , also working .. Have any of you guys done this before ?

That's a hell of a load if you're working too. You can do anything you put your mind to but if it seems like it will be too much drop one if you have time before the deadline. I took calc 3 and physics 2 (electricity and magnetism) in the same semester and wanted to kill myself

 

[agentorange]

Taking Calc 3 & Differential in the same semester with Physics , also working .. Have any of you guys done this before ?

RIP to your soul.

 

[bballermarkie]

Taking Calc 3 & Differential in the same semester with Physics , also working .. Have any of you guys done this before ?

I did that minus the work but substituted that organic chemistry 1 and 2 and C++