Dodo56
My own observation is that an MBA helps an engineer broaden his horizons, because good engineers don't always make good managers.
You are exactly right and sometimes it is caused by the lack of exposure to the requisites of becoming a good manager.
The value of an MBA may vary from country to country. In the USA, if you are a good engineer and you want to advance upward in the company into a management role, an MBA can be very helpful to gain the broader knowledge required. If you were a graduate engineer, how were you exposed to these topics during your engineering course of studies?
- Applied Economic Analysis
- Management & the Legal Environment - Business Ethics
- Accounting Concepts & Analysis
- Motivation & Behavior in Organizations
- International Business
- International Field Experience
- Corporate Finance
- Human Resources
- Management of Information & Technology
- Marketing Concepts & Strategy
- Strategic Leadership
- Global Strategic Thinking
Chances are, an engineering graduate hasn't been exposed to these topics in any detail, yet these are but a few important topics needed to advance into management and be successful as responsibilities grow. A good MBA program will accelerate exposure to these requisites, especially in today's global business environment.
Turbine D