thanks for opening this thread first of all! my name is dave 100level mechanical engineering futo. I love computers and i am considering changing from mechanical engineering to computer science. do you think it would be a good idea? please state reasons.


If it is not a good idea, do you think it is possible for me to get bEng mechanical engineering and mSc computer science?




Thanks!

Stay where you are!

Having a degree is not a prerequisite for getting jobs in the computing industry. You can always go for targeted certifications alongside your current degree program.

Lastly, you can work as a computer scientist with an engineering degree but can't work as a mechanical engineer with a computer science degree

nayef: Stay where you are!

what are your reasons?

Chiscomax: I love computers and i am considering changing from mechanical engineering to computer science. do you think it would be a good idea?

I would not advise you do that; IMO, it wouldn't be a good idea.

Chiscomax: If it is not a good idea, do you think it is possible for me to get bEng mechanical engineering and mSc computer science?

The progression doesn't work that way. Never heard of anyone who has done such. After a B.Eng in Mechanical Engr, you can proceed to bag yourself an MSc in Mechanical, Petroleum, Ocean, Maritime engineering or a host of other degrees- but not computer science.

As a mechanical engineer, you have a versatile degree- pretty much, you can qualify to work almost anywhere. I have friends working in Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, Power Generation, O&G and a host of other industry- some even in banks.

You can take a couple of IT related certification courses during your University time, in line with your computer passion (MCSE, CCNA, MCDBA et al) versus spending 4yrs studying Computer Science.

Hold on to your mechanical degree and be prepared to study hard- REAL HARD! When you graduate, I bet you will 'feel' (and have) the advantage over a degree in Computer Science.

My 2 cents.

jukeblam:

I would not advise you do that; IMO, it wouldn't be a good idea.



The progression doesn't work that way. Never heard of anyone who has done such. After a B.Eng in Mechanical Engr, you can proceed to bag yourself an MSc in Mechanical, Petroleum, Ocean, Maritime engineering or a host of other degrees- but not computer science.

As a mechanical engineer, you have a versatile degree- pretty much, you can qualify to work almost anywhere. I have friends working in Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, Power Generation, O&G and a host of other industry- some even in banks.

You can take a couple of IT related certification courses during your University time, in line with your computer passion (MCSE, CCNA, MCDBA et al) versus spending 4yrs studying Computer Science.

Hold on to your mechanical degree and be prepared to study hard- REAL HARD! When you graduate, I bet you will 'feel' (and have) the advantage over a degree in Computer Science.

My 2 cents.

thank you... i will stick to my engineering. you just transferred some wisdom into me. God bless you

jukeblam:

I would not advise you do that; IMO, it wouldn't be a good idea.



The progression doesn't work that way. Never heard of anyone who has done such. After a B.Eng in Mechanical Engr, you can proceed to bag yourself an MSc in Mechanical, Petroleum, Ocean, Maritime engineering or a host of other degrees- but not computer science.

As a mechanical engineer, you have a versatile degree- pretty much, you can qualify to work almost anywhere. I have friends working in Manufacturing, IT/Telecoms, Power Generation, O&G and a host of other industry- some even in banks.

You can take a couple of IT related certification courses during your University time, in line with your computer passion (MCSE, CCNA, MCDBA et al) versus spending 4yrs studying Computer Science.

Hold on to your mechanical degree and be prepared to study hard- REAL HARD! When you graduate, I bet you will 'feel' (and have) the advantage over a degree in Computer Science.

My 2 cents.

thank you... i will stick to my engineering. you just transferred some wisdom into me. God bless you

You're welcome.