@brassratter I value and respect your opinions. I started this thread to gather information from people like you. If it were up to me, my son would go the route that you advocate: engineering degree first, followed by an MBA. I’ve asked him to consider whether that is not a wiser plan. After this thread has expired, I’ll have him read the posts and ask his thoughts. Perhaps we will change his mind. If not, I won’t arm twist him. I’d rather that he choose the path that he feels is the best fit for him. As @CU123 noted, “do what you want and you will be successful at it.” I believe that to be true.