Sofia
What kind of engineering career/major could I pursue if I am interested in the food industry and food chemistry as well as business?
I am a senior in high school heading to college next year. I am going to major in engineering, and although I don't have to declare until the end of my freshman year, I am leaning towards Chemical Engineering or Material Science Engineering. I have always been interested in leading a healthy lifestyle through food and nutrition, and have done several school projects relating to food chemistry and health. I am also interested in possibly pursuing business, whether through a minor or just some supplementary classes. Is there a career that can encompass all of these attributes or at least some of them? #business #engineering #career #chemistry #chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer #materials-science #materials-engineering
3 answers
Luis "Lou" Herrera
Luis "Lou"’s Answer
Chemical or industrial. Get and MBA after you are done with your bachelor's degree.
Ian Sarad
Ian’s Answer
Fermentation sciences. There are also food science programs in a few universities but they are not as common.
A little note is that they are not engineering degrees but rather biology.
Hind Chebli
Hind’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
I am an Industrial engineer and I believe it allowed me to get the technical/engineering skills as well as some business and management basics while studying. Once started working, I was able to work in any field (started with aircraft manufacturing) and now work as a Senior manager on eCommerce at Dell.
I believe that once you have such degree you can then guide your career different paths depending on what you really want to do.
Wish you all the best