[mplanchard]

Hi Ellen

My suggestion is that if you want both - do the technical Master's first and as soon after graduation as possible. Graduate level math classes - required in Masters of Mechanical Engineering are a challenge. Also, I found the math content at the Master's level intense. I did a master part time after work and am greatful to Computervision (now PTC) for paying for it. My husband did an MBA at the same time, his company also paid for his master's degree. He read and wrote a great deal - I felt like a math major and derived many equations and programmed - but I did alot in robotics and FEA.

While you are still at MIT and you walk down that infinite corridor, see if you can find out information about the deFlorez competition or 2.009. These might be projects/classes to participate in because there is a business component. You have to manage a project and or bring a product to market. Also, I believe you can take a few business classes at Harvard to see if you like this type of instruction - while you are still at MIT undergraduate.

I will agree with the previous mentor, most MBA or Masters in Management want work experience before you apply.

Good luck - Marie