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Thank you!!! Your input is very much appreciated!

debosky: First things first, have you completed your B.Sc yet? I'm a bit puzzled because you say you'll finish with a first class and you're already talking about an MBA - when do you finish, when do you start the MBA? How come you already have 2 years (part time) managerial experience while doing all of the above?



What kind of work experience do you have in a managerial role (for 2 years?) while studying for a B.Sc? Your post is a bit puzzling. I don't mean to invade your privacy, but the timeline is what I'm struggling with.



It all depends on the type of role you're interested in. If your aim is to pursue a technical role (at graduate level) the MBA may appear out of place and make you seem indecisive and unsure of what you want to do. If you were going for an experienced role at supervisory/managerial level then the MBA wouldn't look out of place.

if you're seeking an entry-level technical role, the MSc in Petroleum Engineering is likely to be a better bet. However, as I often advise people doing advanced degrees, try your best to ensure it is at a top class school (Imperial, Heriott-Watt and the likes) and not just any M.Sc program. The best programs don't guarantee jobs, but they will tend to improve your chances/



The Pet. Eng. gives you a better opportunity overall (for Nigeria) due to the larger number of technical roles. However, if you can wait a while before relocating, why not apply to the graduate programs of the IOCs once you graduate with your First Class B.Sc? You may stand a good chance getting in. As far as I'm aware some IOCs will only admit M.Eng graduates, while others may accept B.Sc grads, so this is definitely worth exploring.

The MBA can aid your career as well (but not as much at entry level) so you may still stand a good chance of getting in.

Debosky thanks for your break down.

The managerial role was not full time. It was in a national franchise owned by the father of someone I know. There was a time they were short on staff and I also traveling, in which I filled in as the overall decision maker in the company. It is a company of over 70 staffs. After the job, they allowed me to shadow them whenever I am on holidays or they travel.

About my degree, I added "by God's Grace" because it is all God's will that will be done!

Thanks for your advise!!! I very much appreciate it!

Jarus: Continue with the company-sponsored MBA.
If it's convenient for you and you've got the resources to combine the two (and it is allowed), you can run both concurrently.

I'm not a technical person but I think Msc Pet Eng will be more attractive to an IOC at starting stages.

However, if not possible, your Bsc(Chemistry and Chem Engr) is enough to get you an IOC job, if you can prove yourself during the selection process. Davidylan is a scientist like you, I think. MBA will also be an advantage.

Thank you Jarus. I'll take it on board as well. May God continue to reward you! Amen!

Sammy107_d: Both the Msc and the MBA are good choices. It only depends on exactly what you want: Technical/specialist or business/generalist. Use the NYSC year do discover your true flair. My advice is to work for another two years after nysc, then decide. You might do some real engineering and hate it or you can try business and find out that it's not for you. Hard to know fresh out of school. An MBA could be a grave mistake for many reasons. You should only go into that if you're absolutely sure of what opportunities you're trying to boost, not to create those opportunities at entry-level.

Sammy, thanks a lot!
To be honest, I am quite comfortable in both aspects (business and technical) but I feel I am better in the technical aspect of things rather than the business aspect. Thanks for your advise and different approach. I'll take them on-board and think about it. Although, its more likely now that I'll go to Nigeria to do the NYSC before come back for a Masters.

bukahands: @ola@ you must participate in NYSC before you can work in any major establishment except you graduates from university at 30yrs or above

I am below thirty and I will by God's grace!

Sammy107_d: Odds says that you will be posted to a school somewhere in some city/town/village to teach Chemistry and Maths. It is the scariest thing, and it's a profound waste of time. I was lucky (let's just call it luck) to have been posted to a university as an admin staff. Lecturing is unlikely, even if that's what you've been posted to do. I basically carry bundles of files here and there, do menial stuff and make photocopies. EPIC waste of time for someone who had so many tangible opportunities pre-nysc. I'm not quick to despair, so I'm making the best of it, while doing things to ensure that a minute post-nysc is not wasted. I don't fancy the idea of a postgrad before NYSC. You want to be as 'simple and common' as possible. Also, I have a strong feeling you'll become less fixated on a particular industry once you're on ground. I'd like to share some more details, but they're not appropriate for a public forum.

Thanks for sharing.
I guess I'll come back to do the NYSC stuff before doing the Master's programme. Hopefully, I get posted to somewhere good!

As for the Masters itself, I think I'll go for the MBA.

Jarus: MBA is no jack of all trades. Tech people also do it, it's not for us management people only. Loma, a Computer Engineer formerly with Chevron, did MBA. So are many other technical guys. So it doesn't reduce your chance at all. There is even MBA Oil & Gas Mgt for RGU.

That said, I think at this stage that you're trying to break into the industry, Msc Pet Eng stands you at a higher chance than MBA. When you're there, maybe after few years, you can do MBA. Most of the openings at the entry stage are technical.

Thank you so much Jarus. You have been a source of inspiration to me and many others. Btw, I also enjoy reading your blogs on Thisday and Guardian.

Jarus, the snag is that the MBA is sponsored by the company I work for(really, I don't enjoy the job. I don't want to remain in the UK) while the MSc will be self-sponsored.

So which do you reckon?? Still, the MSc or MBA, to break through?!

Thanks for your advise.

The NYSC stuff is a bit scary because I might be posted to a school and all without gaining a self-knowledge about the oil industry. . .

Please guys, your input will be much appreciated!!!

Tanimola, Debosky, Jarus, Davidlyan and co. God has blessed you guys.
Guys, I need your sincere advise.

I have done a BSc in a UK university in Chemistry with Chemical engineering and by God's grace I'll finish with a First class (God willing). I wanted to study Medicine but I could not stand the number of years required.
I also have some work experience as a shadow manager in a company, part-time for 2 years, here in the UK. (Sorry I am giving sketchy details but its necessary for private reasons).

Now, I want to relocate to Nigeria and work in Nigeria.

I am torn between an MBA in business administration and an MSc in Petroleum engineering.

I love science oriented topics as I won scholarships from the University and Royal society of chemistry UK. I did not really enjoy the managerial role but I have some work experience in it.


So, guys I need your advise!

MSc petroleum engineering (my first choice) or an MBA?! I want to break into the petroleum industry but my fear is that if I have an MBA, I might be considered as a "jack of all trades" and hence, reduce my chances of entering the industry.

I just want to break into the industry to gain the work experience as the money will come later. Which of the courses gives me a better chance of breaking into the industry?!

Tanimola, Debosky, Jarus, Davidlyan and co. God has blessed you guys.
Guys, I need your sincere advise.

I have done a BSc in a UK university in Chemistry with Chemical engineering and by God's grace I'll finish with a First class (God willing). I wanted to study Medicine but I could not stand the number of years required.
I also have some work experience as a shadow manager in a company, part-time for 2 years, here in the UK. (Sorry I am giving sketchy details but its necessary for private reasons).

Now, I want to relocate to Nigeria and work in Nigeria.

I am torn between an MBA in business administration and an MSc in Petroleum engineering.

I love science oriented topics as I won scholarships from the University and Royal society of chemistry UK. I did not really enjoy the managerial role but I have some work experience in it.


So, guys I need your advise!

MSc petroleum engineering (my first choice) or an MBA?! I want to break into the petroleum industry but my fear is that if I have an MBA, I might be considered as a "jack of all trades" and hence, reduce my chances of entering the industry.

I just want to break into the industry to gain the work experience as the money will come later. Which of the courses gives me a better chance of breaking into the industry?!

nakedall:
1. Tribalism killed it. Ibos/Calabar are still not ready to see people of not their type in their backyard. to turn around things, nigerians must be encourage to relocate to that place, you need people for show/market business. only your people cannot do it alone. Yorubas never develop Lagos alone, thanks to their open hearth and acceptability.

Where did you get that info from Don't speak of things you know nothing about.

I dont know much but I can help u with the following


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