Should I include MBA aspirations in SOP?

Graduate School
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<p>I am currently working full-time and plan on getting my Masters in Mechanical Engineering online while I work. In my “future plans” section of my SOP, I have included that I plan on getting my MBA after finishing my MSME. I will be doing all of this while working towards my PE through work. My ultimate goal is to open my own engineering firm.</p>

<p>I have made it clear in my statement that I am only looking to get my Masters. Does it look bad for me to openly acknowledge that I am furthering my education in something immediately following the completion of my MSME that has nothing to do with engineering?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Bad idea, makes you look unfocused. If you want to do an MBA after your masters, do so, but don’t go around telling people that in a SOP.</p>

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<p>I would agree: don’t include it.</p>