Shikena:
Almost all the advantages offered by Mathematics also apply to Mechanical Engineering and even more and this is not just about Nigerian environment. However, with luck, hardwork and connections both are very good options.

We should always note that how far you go is more about you - the paper qualification is more about positioning for opportunities. A good friend of mine in a very good statistics-related job with US government actually studied Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria. Some guys with Maths degrees are also doing well in diverse areas.

We can argue from morning till evening but perception is always a huge factor and with areas of studies like Engineering it is not without solid reasons based on facts over several years. If I have to make a choice between these options, I won't even flog the issue - I will opt for Mechanical Engineering any time t.

calculator123:
AMEN.from ur submission,u seem like an enterpreneur

udeh3:


QED... Let me also refer them to job vancancy sites. Please check the last NNPC, SHELL, CHEVRON, etc job advert to see whether you'll see a position for mathematics

I really love the way you made the analogy simple... If I were those people who studied mathematics, I'll just go for Ph.d and start lecturing or better still get an employment in secondary schools. Even in secondary school self, teachers teaching engineering related courses are very few, ask the Corp members

Engineering is the bedrock of an social development!

destino24:


Don't even bother. you want me to source questions from Google, what's to say you won't be sourcing your answers from there?

stanisbaratheon:

oga i agree i'm ignorant please explain to me the engineering in what you do where you work haba. Please stop bringing google into this conversation i want to get it from you, you are the one doing the job not google becuase i want to learn from you.

I meant no offence saying u should source for some info. I wanted you to get a Background knowledge.

Wen wells r drilled, well logging is required to determine the depth where the oil reservoir is. These logging instruments are used to accomplish that. Some used radioactive materials to function.

If u can ask me specific questions... I can tailor my ansa to suit it

We learn everyday!

Alanjeffy:









Also ask him why engineering is a professional course cos I guess he ain't gat ideas..

End time silly question

hmuhammad:
send me your mobile number, i'll give you a call

Shikena:
Almost all the advantages offered by Mathematics also apply to Mechanical Engineering and even more and this is not just about Nigerian environment. However, with luck, hardwork and connections both are very good options.

We should always note that how far you go is more about you - the paper qualification is more about positioning for opportunities. A good friend of mine in a very good statistics-related job with US government actually studied Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria. Some guys with Maths degrees are also doing well in diverse areas.

We can argue from morning till evening but perception is always a huge factor and with areas of studies like Engineering it is not without solid reasons based on facts over several years. If I have to make a choice between these options, I won't even flog the issue - I will opt for Mechanical Engineering any time t.

destino24:


Don't even bother. you want me to source questions from Google, what's to say you won't be sourcing your answers from there?

Oya Bros! Food don done... I don help u

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/349976/Wireline_Field_Engineer.asp

saxywale:
I have two degrees, bsc Engineering and MSc engineering. if I was to do it again, I would study maths. Only that the proofs are too rigorous.
Maths or physics doesn't box you to a corner like engineering does.

boujaye:
No! You are getting it wrong. I am not saying Engineering is not worth it, no its quite a prestigious profession. Your B.Sc/Masters or whatever, is only an academic qualification which is a prerequisite for entry level jobs, your certification by a recognized regulatory body is your professional qualification and that gives you an edge over others and establishes you as a professional in that field no matter your field of study, provided you know your worth. For instance being a graduate of mechanical engineering doesn't make you a professional or an engineer until you register and being certified or licensed by NSE/COREN etc before you can qualify legally to be known as an engineer (professionally).

My advise to Op is that mathematics has a wider employment opportunity; be it in the business, architectural, computational, oil and gas sector.

Engrpj:



Abeg help me ask the Jobless people... how on earth can you compare Mechanical Engineering, Mother of Engineering to Mathematics

#Smh# End time Comparison

Freciprocal:
@ OP let me settle your confusion.

I am a graduate of Mathematics (2.1). Though I have a soft spot for Mathematics, I can't deny the respect I have for Mech Engineering.

I worked in 2 banks as an ICT administrator and a teller. I den got a job with an oil servicing firm in ph.

I worked as a field engineer for 3 year with the oil servicing coy.

So to those saying mathematicians can't work as Engr... You have been misinformed.


Back to ur question, when it comes to more opportunities, Mathematics is better, Mechanical Engineering limits u to its field... Outside engineering, there is nothing much u can do.

Durentt:
calculator123 follow advices lik dis, d world is developing nd as it favours mathematicians d most. You won't understand till u finish nd start lookin for job

Freciprocal:


Oya Bros! Food don done... I don help u

http://www.rigzone.com/jobs/postings/349976/Wireline_Field_Engineer.asp

calculator123:
not applicable abroad.

blaxx:
I did math/stat in uniport but twas hell.
mechanical is four times better off

Engrpj:



Abeg help me ask the Jobless people... how on earth can you compare Mechanical Engineering, Mother of Engineering to Mathematics

#Smh# End time Comparison

croSStodds:
You made that assertion by virtue of the love you have for Mech and possibly the prestige mech has than statistics.Let's drop sentiments aside and be truthful with ourselves.
On a candid note,I know a lot of jobless engineering graduates:ilks of mech,elect, civil and others while on the contrary, a lot of maths graduates making it big time.
It's an apparent fact there's no enough space for engineering graduates in the labour market,but most of 'em make it enormously when they get employed.

croSStodds:
You made that assertion by virtue of the love you have for Mech and possibly the prestige mech has than statistics.Let's drop sentiments aside and be truthful with ourselves.
On a candid note,I know a lot of jobless engineering graduates:ilks of mech,elect, civil and others while on the contrary, a lot of maths graduates making it big time.
It's an apparent fact there's no enough space for engineering graduates in the labour market,but most of 'em make it enormously when they get employed.

calculator123:
the above.courses am comfortable with,presently am in maths dept in one of the federal uni around,going to 200lvl next year,pls classify them under prospects,chances of being self employed e.t.c by the way i will be 18 next year

destino24:


I tire ooo

ucheicon:


I strongly disagree with the post above. What do you mean that mechanical engineering will limit him to its field? What an ignorant statement. Kennedy uzoka,DMD uba(mech engineering),Philips oduoza md uba(civil) femi olaloku Ed treasury(civil),titi osuntoki Ed access bank(civil),eli as Igbinakenzua Ed access(elect) rasheed olaoluwa(civil) md Bank of industry(civil) etc so what do you mean it restricts him within the field?your case, if true, is an outlier not a normal occurrence. If I may ask,how many mathematicians does baker hughes,Schlumberger,transocean and Halliburton recruit as field engineers? As an electronic engineering grad I know of classmates working in aĺl including oil majors doing everything from petroleum engineering to pipeline engineering. Omobola Johnson former ceo Accenture and minister for communication technology is an electronic engineering grad. How did it restrict her from working as a management consultant? Even in the US, among fortune 500 ceos, engineering degree's was the most major prevalent. Talk facts not sentiment

Alanjeffy:




Pple will always come up with baseless answers.

Why is engineering been studied for 5 yrs n maths for 4 years only...

In which firm do u tink a mechanical engineer won't be able to work?? Just mention d firm n I will prove you wrong...nowadays Pple go n read rubbish courses n come out to challenge engineers.. If you were that brilliant enough..why can't u write engineering post ume n pass


Tomorrow u see someone else maybe that studied zoology equating himself to an engineer...nonsense...

They claim calculations... When it gets to engineering analysis,can dey solve??


No calculation that a mathematician will solve that an engineering student can't sit down learn it n understand Buh I can gv d mathematicians just 3 topics in engineering here they won't b able to solve.

airlord2020:
My young chap, my advice to you is to make sure you come out with good grades. I believe you have passion for mathematics that's why you went for it. Having more prospects is another ball game. There are so many graduates out there and what makes you stand out is your grade. If you do poorly you may not even have the opportunity to prove yourself. If you are also interested in engineering you can do a diploma and upgrade yourself then you will have too degrees. My to cents though.

hedgesfun:
I am an engineer and I worked and still works in engineering field, I have friends that study mathematics and statistics though and I could use that to judge what is happening now.
As an engineering graduate, you sure will get a job almost instantly after graduation even before your service, it may not be the kind of high paying job you seek but one thing that is assured is you won't stay at home except you chose to and wait for the big fish, and in terms of being self employed, you sure can start something in your line of study no matter how small with your degree and also you have so much prospects sang possibility to do lots and work in lots of related fields without having to study so much extra.
You can go into HSE that is health, safety and environment which is really big and will continue to be big, you can just learn autocad, revit or other related softwares and become a guru and start getting contracts even while still in school, there are many other you can do but with time Ill reserve them.
However, as much as statistics and mathematics are very great course of study, you have to consider the situation of our dear nation and what the current situation says in actual fact is that their is little or no prospect for a statistician or a mathematician except you end up a teacher or a civil servant and keep counting years for promotion and getting frustrated. If you are someone that is so enthustiatic and love to be engaged then don't consider this cos if you end up a civil servant in Nigeria you will hardly develop and grow i have friends there and they laments everyday.
however, if you plan to leave the shores of the country anytime soon to pursue your career in your line of study, then you have a great prospect if you are good cos you will be a hotcake cos to many people are in the filed. So its all left to you. but above all know what you want, talk to God He is the Omniscience the God that knoweth all.

Freciprocal:


U seem quite intelligent!

It's good to see u pinpointed what u don't deem as fit.

Engineering is a specific field... Most engineers don't crossover to sciences or art.

Ur examples are true... but they are in the context of getting daily bread.... I don't dispute that.

My assertion is to the response of which has more opportunities not which is better.

So if Mech Engr has 1000 opportunities, Mathematics has 1006

My argument ain't superiority, it's more opportunities.

Hope this helps?

Freciprocal:





I meant no offence saying u should source for some info. I wanted you to get a Background knowledge.

Wen wells r drilled, well logging is required to determine the depth where the oil reservoir is. These logging instruments are used to accomplish that. Some used radioactive materials to function.

If u can ask me specific questions... I can tailor my ansa to suit it

We learn everyday!

destino24:


You've managed to contradict yourself in one sentence, that's great!

If a field is superior, wouldn't that predispose it to having more opportunities

No sir!

No field is more superior than the other

gunpoint:
@op
This isn't a shade at anyone who has posted already, but do not mind people telling you to go with maths, the people who are surprised to hear you studying maths when engineering is available, they are not mad.
As an engineering graduate, i worked in a bank for a while, truth be told, engrs dominate banking, while no other discipline crosses over to engineering. And as far as i know, no you cannot just waltz on a do an msc in engineering with a maths degree.
If you know you can switch, switch yesterday, infact switch last week.
But be mindful of what one other poster said, if you cannot make a 1st class or at worst a 2.1, DO NOT make that switch.
These people are deceiving you kiddo, maths is limited in Nigeria oh

Mind you, all these people talking about moving international, engineering is still a better prospect abroad too. Anywhere in the world, engineering will fetch you a job before maths.
And any tom dick and harry can program

Freciprocal:


No sir!

No field is more superior than the other

destino24:


You've managed to contradict yourself in one sentence, that's great!

If a field is superior, wouldn't that predispose it to having more opportunities