With an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, Rohann Nair was torn about whether to pursue a master of science degree or an MBA. Instead of choosing, he opted for both by enrolling in UMass Lowell鈥檚 master鈥檚 degree in engineering management.听
Nair says the combination of technical and management coursework as well as the exposure to different industries are just what he鈥檇 hoped for when he 鈥渢ook the plunge鈥� and enrolled.听
鈥淭he degree will broaden my horizons and help me get into any industry I want,鈥� he says, whether his career leads to supply chain, manufacturing, quality or R&D.听
Case in point: Nair鈥檚 internship with in Coventry, Conn., a worldwide provider of medical technology products. His internship turned into an offer for a co-op job, which he鈥檒l hold while continuing his coursework. He likes the high-stakes nature of ensuring quality of medical products.
鈥淨uality can slip a little in other industries,鈥� he says. 鈥淏ut in the medical industry, patients鈥� lives are directly at risk.鈥澨�
Nair says the master鈥檚 program is 鈥渋ntense, but also fun and challenging.鈥� He values the 鈥減ersonal touch鈥� he has received from faculty like Prof. Sammy Shina, who is director of the engineering management program.
Nair said that the curriculum has turned out to be just what he was looking for.
鈥淚t is the perfect balance between manufacturing, quality and supply chain, and also includes the MBA coursework,鈥� he concluded.
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