Overview

In Engineering and Technology development, everything revolves around problem-solving. Engineering involves the application of scientific and mathematical knowledge to design and operate objects, systems, and processes that help solve problems and achieve goals. These processes often include developing new technologies. Although the word technology is usually associated with computers, microchips, satellites, and the like, the concept applies to many innovations. From the simplest of tools to practical solutions, anything created to modify the natural world to meet our needs counts as technology. 

Engineering is more than just construction work, as is commonly believed. Engineering provides solutions to various industries such as medicine, space, entertainment, transportation, and the environment. As aforementioned, all inventions and how they work depend on some form of engineering. Engineers can work in offices, laboratories and the outdoors, depending on their responsibilities. Engineering and technology go hand in hand and have contributed to the advancement of many industries, with the advent of the internet contributing highly to the cause. 

A course in Engineering and technology is usually the first step for those with a creative mind and those interested in improving their skills and improving the lives of others. Engineers with vast knowledge are responsible for moving things on the ground as all products and services related to the work of engineers will undoubtedly increase in the years to come to make the world a better place.

Skill sets:

Since engineering is a vast industry with many facets and areas to specialise in, there are many transferable and universal skills that can make valuable assets, and these include:

• Innovative and Creative skills – the ability to think outside the box, incorporating new, innovative ideas.
• Strong Mechanical skills – understanding mechanical concepts and tools.
• Problem-solving skills – skills to develop new solutions to problems by identifying the source and offering solutions.
• Communication skills – the ability to communicate plans effectively.
• Teamwork – the ability to collaborate and work effectively and efficiently with others.
• Interpersonal – the ability to bring people together and influence.
• Attention to detail – accuracy and precision and ability to detect minor issues when they arise.
• Commercial awareness – development of business acumen and understanding of competition in the market
• Lifelong learning – students with a degree in engineering will learn the tricks of the trade by joining the trade.

Study levels:

Engineering is a popular and lucrative field preferred by students once they complete their schooling, which makes it one of the most sought-after degrees. Admission in engineering and technology courses is offered at the Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate levels for both Engineering and Technology to address a variety of foundations and theoretical concepts. These courses include:

• Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech)
• Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
• Master of Technology (M-Tech)
• Master of Engineering (ME)
• Doctoral Degree in Engineering and Technology

Specialisations:

Engineering and Technology are vast disciplines, and specialisation in engineering and technology courses will help Engineers narrow down their choice of interest. Engineers often use science and mathematics to design and build structures, equipment, and other products to help solve human problems by transforming scientific knowledge into practical applications. Thus, it is common for them to choose a specialty based on their talents. These specialisations include:

• Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering 
• Automobile Engineering
• Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology
• Ceramic Engineering
• Chemical Engineering 
• Civil Engineering 
• Communications Engineering
• Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or Information Technology (IT)
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronic Engineering
• Environmental Engineering 
• Industrial Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Metallurgical Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Power Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Robotics Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Textile Engineering
• Tool Engineering 
• Transportation Engineering

Employability:

Every day, new inventions and technological improvements are made, making the support of engineers inevitable in every field and thus making it one of the top reasons engineers are always in high demand. Science and technology jobs have grown significantly in recent years due to improvements in medical technology by engineers. This has helped save many lives. Engineering has also helped in technological advances, which have improved communication with people worldwide. It is a known fact that engineering plays a significant role in shaping lives in today’s world and the future.

Graduates with a Master’s degree in Engineering can work in different fields such as chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical and civil engineering. While management is a popular career choice among engineering graduates as it opens up many opportunities to work for companies that offer well-paid jobs and a wider scope of career opportunities, graduates have a wide range of options, including a variety of engineering roles and positions in related fields such as supply chains and other industries such as finance and IT. A list of names of the types of job roles in India includes:

• Systems Engineer

• Software developer

• Machine Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer

• Manufacturing Engineer

• Materials Engineer

• Electrical Engineer

• Electronics Engineer

• Petroleum Engineer

• Chemical Process Engineer

• Computer Technician

• Biomedical Engineer and Technical Sales Engineer 

• Power and Energy Engineer

• Field Engineer

The lists of job roles for an Engineer abroad are as follows:

• Project Engineer

• Project Manager

• Cost/System Analyst

• Operations Manager

• Technical Manager

• Application Engineer

• Structural Engineer

• Automation Engineer

• Engineering Project Manager

• Hardware Engineer

• Teacher

• Research Assistant

• Consultant

• Bioprocess Engineer

• Administrative Officer

• Biologist

• Biomedical Engineer

• Medical Technologist

• Software Engineer

• Biostatistician

With an engineering degree, graduates are also well placed to pursue a career in other areas, and these alternative job roles include working with an extensive engineering or consumer goods employer such as:

• Supply chain

• Logistics

• Operation management

• Procurement and purchasing

Graduates can also find other potential job roles in:

• Business

• Management

• Finance

• IT

• Management consulting

• Technical writing

• Fire engineering roles in the construction industry

Fees

As with every other discipline, Engineering course fees differ from institution to institution. The approximate cost for an Undergraduate and Postgraduate course for students wishing to pursue a degree in the following courses in countries like India, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Ireland and New Zealand are as follows: 

• India – An Undergraduate course ranges from about INR 40,500 – 1,50,000 per annum, and a Postgraduate course INR 50,000 to 2,00,000 per annum.
• UK – An Undergraduate course is approximately GBP 5020 – 43,449 per annum and a Postgraduate course is approximately GBP 5338 – 16,826 per annum. 
• USA – An Undergraduate course is approximately USD 14,000 – USD 76,736 per annum and a Postgraduate course is approximately USD 2436 – USD 47,502 per annum. 
• Australia – An Undergraduate course is approximately AUD 31,372 – AUD 73,014 per annum, and a postgraduate course is AUD 27,762 – AUD 45,070 per annum. 
• Canada – An Undergraduate course is approximately CAD 17,918 – CAD 69,724 per annum and a Postgraduate course is approximately CAD 13,844 – CAD 24,432 per annum. 
• Ireland – An Undergraduate course is approximately EUR 9,654 – EUR 44,944 per annum and a Postgraduate course is approximately EUR 13,315 – EUR 22,553 per annum. 
• New Zealand – An Undergraduate course is approximately NZD 95,22 – NZD 27,473 per annum and a Postgraduate course is approximately NZD 9,521 – NZD 44,643.