If you foresee wanting a masters degree in the future, I suggest doing it young. The pressures that come “later” with work and family can make school very difficult. Imagine having a spouse, baby, job, house, etc. You live near your job so may or may not live near the college you want to attend. Can you attend online? Maybe, maybe not. Priorities change. Trust me, life happens. Just do it when you can. You don’t plan having a marriage and child, but it happens. Your employer pays for your degree, but you work 40-60 hours per week. Where is the time and energy? Trust me, for most people it isn’t there….that’s why they offer it…very few people actually use the benefit. Not that they don’t want to.
Thanks. I’m planning to start my masters in engineering program soon. It’s not research based, but it has good connections to co-ops. Hope I get a good co-op!
I pursued my MEng in Chemical Engineering five years after completing my bachelor's degree, while continuing to work full-time. Balancing my studies with real-world EPC experience made the master's program more manageable, as practical knowledge often provided deeper insights than what was taught in class.
@@AdriaanVanNiekerk i should have taken a different masters degree instead like MS in Computer Science, useful for software tech companies who develop the tools we used everyday
@@engrmlr490 you can still get some decent roles in chemical engineering with a software flavour to it. I know of people that are using tools like machine vision to monitor the refinement process (monitoring the size of bubbles via cameras). Your edge is that you now have good Chemical Engineering knowledge. Now just add some data science to it and that will be quite valuable to some companies.
Hi. Looks like I missed this video for a bit. But I actually have a question for you. I'm a professional engineer withh 8 years experience. After this time I have realized what I want to do with my career, and frankly, I'm going in the right direction, and quickly. (Basically in the direction of energy efficieny buildings) But, I only have a bachelors. Almost all of my knowledge on the subject, is self taught during work experience. Long term. I want to make a difference in my field. I want to build a reputation and be known for what I do and how I have made an impact on at least the local market and direction of buildings. Do you believe it would be worth taking 2 years off work, to pursue a masters in some sort of systems/mechanical engineering? I don't quite have the answer. To me, financially, in even medium term, definitely not. Satisfaction, possibly not, I am already fast learning and growing very fast in my career, without a masters. However, I am afraid at some point I will hit a wall, that just having MSc. P.Eng. LEED AP. HBDP as a title would be more influential than just a lonely P.Eng. with dreams of the stars. For reference. I'm currently only 28 with 0 responsibility besides career development, and debt free. So would it be easy to take a masters, no, but, when I'm 40, will I wish I had?
Hi there! Thanks for the comment. You sort of answered your own question. :-) But I will still give you my opinion as a fellow engineer with about 10 years experience. I have worked both in South Africa and the UK and the only time a masters is really necessary is either if it is a requirement for professional registration OR a job requirement such as a research position. For you having a clear direction on where you want to go (and moving quickly in that direction) I would say keep going. I feel today (and this is not just isolated to the engineering field) experience and attitude have more value than qualifications. If you want to become more known in your field, I would say have a look at adding social entrepreneur or science communicator to your arsenal?
You can't realistically be a technical leader without a PhD. The level of technical knowledge between a BS and MS/PhD is enormous. Being a technical leader is not really about the money.
Thanks! I guess the best way to find out is to have a look at some of the roles that they advertise. Maybe some graduate roles are available. Have a look and see what are the requirements and take that into consideration when deciding what to study
Adriaan I got into MEng(Industrial) supply chain and logistics systems. I come from a bsc hons in applied maths with undergrad in chemistry. Ai studied at Stellenbosch University..im in 32 basically doing a new domain??isit wise?
Ultimately you need to ask yourself if it helps you get to an end goal. I got a MEng Nuclear as I wanted to work at Koeberg nuclear power plant, but that didn’t work out. Now I have it, but it did give me some soft skills that helped me achieve some other goals.
@@AdriaanVanNiekerk Dankie vir die reply!Well i guess I have always been this kinda jack of all trades character, hence went operations research, industrial route. Have a blessed 2025 bro
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If you foresee wanting a masters degree in the future, I suggest doing it young. The pressures that come “later” with work and family can make school very difficult. Imagine having a spouse, baby, job, house, etc. You live near your job so may or may not live near the college you want to attend. Can you attend online? Maybe, maybe not. Priorities change. Trust me, life happens. Just do it when you can. You don’t plan having a marriage and child, but it happens. Your employer pays for your degree, but you work 40-60 hours per week. Where is the time and energy? Trust me, for most people it isn’t there….that’s why they offer it…very few people actually use the benefit. Not that they don’t want to.
Thanks for sharing 🙏 all true
@@AdriaanVanNiekerk Are you from South Africa because I think I'm hearing a slight accent.
@@iml_mistikk2592I am. Well done on picking up on it 😬
Thanks. I’m planning to start my masters in engineering program soon. It’s not research based, but it has good connections to co-ops. Hope I get a good co-op!
I pursued my MEng in Chemical Engineering five years after completing my bachelor's degree, while continuing to work full-time. Balancing my studies with real-world EPC experience made the master's program more manageable, as practical knowledge often provided deeper insights than what was taught in class.
Nothing beats real world experience. 👌
@@AdriaanVanNiekerk i should have taken a different masters degree instead like MS in Computer Science, useful for software tech companies who develop the tools we used everyday
@@engrmlr490 you can still get some decent roles in chemical engineering with a software flavour to it. I know of people that are using tools like machine vision to monitor the refinement process (monitoring the size of bubbles via cameras). Your edge is that you now have good Chemical Engineering knowledge. Now just add some data science to it and that will be quite valuable to some companies.
This was massively helpful! Thanks!
Thank uu this video is very helpful for mee as a final year engineering student
Glad you found it useful! 👍
Enjoyed the video mate.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the view 🙏
Hi. Looks like I missed this video for a bit. But I actually have a question for you.
I'm a professional engineer withh 8 years experience.
After this time I have realized what I want to do with my career, and frankly, I'm going in the right direction, and quickly. (Basically in the direction of energy efficieny buildings)
But, I only have a bachelors. Almost all of my knowledge on the subject, is self taught during work experience.
Long term. I want to make a difference in my field. I want to build a reputation and be known for what I do and how I have made an impact on at least the local market and direction of buildings.
Do you believe it would be worth taking 2 years off work, to pursue a masters in some sort of systems/mechanical engineering?
I don't quite have the answer.
To me, financially, in even medium term, definitely not.
Satisfaction, possibly not, I am already fast learning and growing very fast in my career, without a masters.
However, I am afraid at some point I will hit a wall, that just having MSc. P.Eng. LEED AP. HBDP as a title would be more influential than just a lonely P.Eng. with dreams of the stars.
For reference. I'm currently only 28 with 0 responsibility besides career development, and debt free. So would it be easy to take a masters, no, but, when I'm 40, will I wish I had?
Hi there! Thanks for the comment. You sort of answered your own question. :-) But I will still give you my opinion as a fellow engineer with about 10 years experience. I have worked both in South Africa and the UK and the only time a masters is really necessary is either if it is a requirement for professional registration OR a job requirement such as a research position. For you having a clear direction on where you want to go (and moving quickly in that direction) I would say keep going. I feel today (and this is not just isolated to the engineering field) experience and attitude have more value than qualifications. If you want to become more known in your field, I would say have a look at adding social entrepreneur or science communicator to your arsenal?
You can't realistically be a technical leader without a PhD. The level of technical knowledge between a BS and MS/PhD is enormous. Being a technical leader is not really about the money.
Great video!!! I'm from the Philippines
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Hello from South Africa 👋🏻
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What sounds harder to your "ears"? 1. Masters Degree in Mathematics or 2. Masters Degree in Statistics?
@@scholarlyanalyst7700 maths 😛 but that is because I prefer statistics over maths.
@@AdriaanVanNiekerk Thanks so much for your answer. MUCH appreciated!
Hey great video mate. So i want to work in a German automotive company like BMW or Merc. So should i do Masters of ME after Bachelor?
Thanks! I guess the best way to find out is to have a look at some of the roles that they advertise. Maybe some graduate roles are available. Have a look and see what are the requirements and take that into consideration when deciding what to study
can you talk about what a research position is for engineering
Thanks for the suggestion. I put it on my list
Adriaan I got into MEng(Industrial) supply chain and logistics systems. I come from a bsc hons in applied maths with undergrad in chemistry. Ai studied at Stellenbosch University..im in 32 basically doing a new domain??isit wise?
A structured masters though
Ultimately you need to ask yourself if it helps you get to an end goal. I got a MEng Nuclear as I wanted to work at Koeberg nuclear power plant, but that didn’t work out. Now I have it, but it did give me some soft skills that helped me achieve some other goals.
@@AdriaanVanNiekerk Dankie vir die reply!Well i guess I have always been this kinda jack of all trades character, hence went operations research, industrial route. Have a blessed 2025 bro
Same here. It is a good skill to have. Makes it possible to adapt quickly to changes in your job environment. Good luck with 2025
What would be the best mechanical engineer masters to do as a mechanical engineer: masters of engineering MEng or masters of science MSc?
What about someone like me? I have a B.S. in Psychology and considering a MEM degree. Is it worth it?
Hello, Is there any chance I can ask some questions via LinkedIn?!
Sure 👍