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Originally Posted by Tokyohdrg
Guys, I know this question has been probably asked before by many others but I have been feeling skeptical about my future choice and I would like to seek advice from any of you out there.
I have a place in NUS chemical engineering and will be studying there next August, after my ORD this year. Now is the period where A level students are applying to local universities and I would like to reconsider my choice.
I have a few questions I need to ask
1) Assuming I am an average performer in business school or chemical engineering school, which degree would have a higher chance of earning me more income in the future?
2) What would be my expected income at age 30? Would I be less well off compared to a lot of my peers in business school if i were to study chemical engineering in a business hub like Singapore?
I appreciate all feedback as I am seriously considering changing my course of study to business management. |
Majority of Chem Engineering students in
NUS have straight As in A level, hence you can understand the competitive level there. If you're not good at calculations, not good at programme, not good at visualising, not good at physics, you WILL suffer.
Having said that, regardless of both Chem Engine or Biz Ad, only top students will land themselves in better jobs. Competition for those big Oil and Gas company are tough, meaning only 1st class students are able to get it (usually). You probably can find other engineering company if you're not as good, but starting pay will never be as good as the bigger MNCs. Plus with the influx of foreigners, you have more compeition at lower wages.
Likewise for finance related industry. If you are unable to enter better companies, pay won't be that good.
Bottom line, choose a course you're more interested in and know you'll succeed.