which major in engineering is better?

Question

I’m studying bachelor of engineering and I’m at the end of first year. So I have to choose my major from now, but I’m hesitant to choose one of those specializations:
Those links contain the core subject in my university:
1- ELECTRONICS MAJORING IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS http://foe.mmu.edu.my/main/undergrad/beng_tele.html
2- ELECTRONICS MAJORING IN MICROWAVE AND COMMUNICATIONS
http://foe.mmu.edu.my/main/undergrad/beng_micro.html
3- ELECTRONICS MAJORING IN OPTICAL ENGINEERING
http://foe.mmu.edu.my/main/undergrad/beng_optical.html
4- ELECTRONICS MAJORING IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
http://foe.mmu.edu.my/main/undergrad/beng_nanotech.html

Actually I like engineering .but I can’t distinguish between those majors because I don’t have enough knowledge about them. And I don’t know which one is better to my future and my job.
Which major you prefer? And why? If you are engineer what is your major and why did you choose this major? .

Answer 1

Majors and minor in engineering are a funny thing. Mine were fluid dynamics and thermodynamics, but really I was well equipped for just about any mechanical engineering job. Ironically, I use fluid dynamics very little now, most often working with structures. Really they tend to give you a little more leg-up when starting a career with specific businesses. NANO might be cutting edge to the point where careers are most prevalent with years of experience, but little opportunity out of the gate. I think Microwave communications would likely be the best for someone with no real work experience, mainly as cell phones and other microwave communications devices continue to grow and demand more from their networks. Telecomm doesn't strike me as a hot, new growth field with tons of new opportunities. Maybe, but I'd guess not. Optical engineering is very interesting, but focus on fiberoptics and widespread use just seems to have fallen off the map. Not sure if that is real or my perception. Perhaps you might be the right person to bring it back to the forefront or create new opportunities. Or maybe the economics just aren't right (every home in the USA rewired with optical communications with cell phones on the rise?).

Personally, I recommend you pick one, study hard, learn alot. When you get a job, work you butt off, study hard, and make your own opportunities. Be prepared to take what you can get just to get your foot in the door, but work towards your goal.

Answer 2

If you have a strong physics background I would go with nanotechnology. Definately going to have the best job prospects in the future (lots of investors in this field right now).

The rest of those sound really boring to me, so unless you have a special insterest in one, I would skip 'em. My major is Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, which I chose because I want to work in one of the industries associated with this major.....

Answer 3

I agree, the nanotechnology sounds exciting and cutting edge, with avenues into simple research.

Chemical and petroleum engineering is necessary, but is kind of humdrum with few major advances.

You can even study more than one if you're serious, motivated and talented. Good luck!

Answer 4

This seems like a masters degree program more than bachelors. The subjects are very narrow. I would think that you can change your concentration if you want. So just do a little research and pick one. If you don't like it then switch.