u/Dr-Difficult

Hi everyone,

I'm planning to do a Master's in the UK and currently have 3 years of experience as a Data Engineer.

How is the UK job market for Data Engineers/Ai engineers right now? Is it really that difficult to get a job after graduation, even with relevant experience and good technical skills?

I'm also interested in working in the motorsports industry. Is that a realistic goal in the UK?

I'd appreciate any honest advice or experiences.

Thanks!

I applied to several German public universities for Master's programs in Data Science and Computer Science, but unfortunately I didn't receive an admission offer from any of them.

However, I did get admitted to an MBA program at a German public university with zero tuition fees.

My background is:

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Around 2.5–3 years of experience in technical roles (Python, SQL, data engineering/software-related work)

I'm confused about what to do.

If I pursue the MBA, will I still be able to get good jobs in Germany, especially since all my previous experience is technical? Can I transition into IT-related management, product management, consulting, or even technical roles after an MBA?

Or would it be better to skip this opportunity, strengthen my profile, and apply again next year for a Data Science or Computer Science master's?

Can i find a job in tech field after mba ?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have studied or worked in Germany, especially those who have seen how the job market treats international MBA graduates with a technical background.

I applied to several German public universities for Master's programs in Data Science and Computer Science, but unfortunately I didn't receive an admission offer from any of them.

However, I did get admitted to an MBA program at a German public university with zero tuition fees.

My background is:

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Around 2.5–3 years of experience in technical roles (Python, SQL, data engineering/software-related work)

I'm confused about what to do.

If I pursue the MBA, will I still be able to get good jobs in Germany, especially since all my previous experience is technical? Can I transition into IT-related management, product management, consulting, or even technical roles after an MBA?

Or would it be better to skip this opportunity, strengthen my profile, and apply again next year for a Data Science or Computer Science master's?

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have studied or worked in Germany, especially those who have seen how the job market treats international MBA graduates with a technical background.

my_qualifications :

I have a Bachelor's in Computer Science (Data Science specialization) and around 3 years of experience working in the IT/data field in INDIA

I have admission offers for both:

An MBA program in Germany

A Master's in Data Science in Germany

Both programs are tuition-free, so cost is not a deciding factor.

My long-term goal is to work in Europe and maximize career growth and earning potential.

My confusion is:

Everyone seems to recommend the Data Science master's because it's more technical and supposedly leads to better job opportunities.

However, if I already have a CSE background and prior technical experience, wouldn't an MBA give me a broader profile by combining technical knowledge with business and management skills?

If I continue developing my Data Engineering/Data Science skills on my own during the MBA, would I still be competitive for technical roles?

From a European job market perspective, would employers value:

CSE + Data Science Master's

CSE + 2.5 years experience + MBA

more highly?

I'm especially interested in hearing from:

Hiring managers

Engineers who later moved into management

Anyone who chose MBA over a technical master's (or vice versa)

Looking back, which path would you choose and y ?