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Below is a post on a different thread about some of the options available as an Industrial Engineer:

In no particular order, the field can fetch you careers as:

1. an Industrial Engineer with a focus in a) Process Improvement b) Quality Engrg c) Ergonomics and Safety systems

2. a Manufacturing, Process and Operations Engineer in multiple industries

3. a Project Engineer with a focus in a) Risk Assessment b) Scheduling c) Engrg Economic Analysis

4. a Supply Chain (SC) professional with a focus in a) SC Program Management b) Logistics c) Procurement d) Operations Management

5. an Analytics Expert, Operations Researcher or 'Statistician'


One can do a combination of these roles at the same time.
This list is inexhaustive and I lumped together closely related career paths. This will give you more areas to do your homework on.

Finally, I know two Industrial Engrs that currently work as Software Engineers.


If you can set your focus on studying in the US, you'll be amazed at how far you can go and what you can achieve. Follow the link to the USA student visa thread (below) and go learn a lot about how the process works. https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/6354180/general-usa-student-visa-enquiries-part

MackyNaija:


Your gre score is very high, I believe their requirement is around 298 (could be less).

How it works: Graduate school awards scholarships based on availability. $1,000 scholarship split half into two semesters making you eligible for roughly 50% of the tuition for both semesters.

I explained it somewhere on this thread in 2017, search for it as any new explanation might be inaccurate.


Aside this, your department might have a GA, TA, or RA thingy going on. They recently started bachelor's in IEEN so there's availability of assistantship.


In summary,
1. graduate school offers scholarship with ission - no special application required.
Sometimes, harassing them gets you this money.
Most times, applying EARLY with a competitive profile is the surest way.

And

2. Department offers assistantship on arrival. Sime schools can give you this before arrival.

thank you very much sir. I am likely to get complete tuition waiver in one of my choice schools. Msc Industrial Engineering.
My concern now is the living expenses, what kind of jobs is accepted for an international student? Must it be on campus?

crowniran:




thank you very much sir. I am likely to get complete tuition waiver in one of my choice schools. Msc Industrial Engineering.
My concern now is the living expenses, what kind of jobs is accepted for an international student? Must it be on campus?

Yes Sir, on campus only approved by Oisss.
Enough to cover your living cost as you'll only need a split accommodation, utilities and internet then you feed. Say $500 to $750 monthly.

After you graduate and everywhere stew, you fit begin jollof.

MackyNaija:
Floda, your questions plenty like jamb

I go come read am later when I don chop belleful.
Still unpacking from the move to TX.

Good day Sir, MackyNaija .
Hope you are doing good.


Please I have some questions again


When I went through your thread the other time, I you saying that you went into Data Analysis ( R ). As someone that also have a big interest in IE (all thanks to you ), I'm considering learning a skill that's related to Mechatronics Engineering ( B.Eng ) and also useful in IE.


1. Based on your knowledge and experience as an engineer, which skill between C.A.D ( Solidwork, AutoCAD etc ) and Data Analysis is more relevant to a person looking to do masters in IE.

2. If Data Analysis, what software are majorly used as related to IE.

Floda:


1. Based on your knowledge and experience as an engineer, which skill between C.A.D ( Solidwork, AutoCAD etc ) and Data Analysis is more relevant to a person looking to do masters in IE.

2. If Data Analysis, what software are majorly used as related to IE.

1. Design is mainly for mechanical engineers.
Everyone should know data analysis because manufacturing usually requires looking through production data for insights which could be throughput, failures or for forecasting as examples..

2. Will explain longer below...
Check on YouTube for any 15 to 45minutes video on data analysis with excel, this is the entry point.

Pls,how possible is it to change status in US. I have a friend who is going on tourist visa to America but with the intent to change to student status there.Please what are her chances?

MackyNaija:

@ Firefox01 , uchman , Sherlock5577 , xxxXXXxxx , gracefoundmme , Brightfab , alfonso36 , Drella...
and everyone else, thank you all for your good wishes!


@Drella, it was an Msc in Industrial Engineering. It was the Best Decision I made in 2016 - planned, implemented, and left in July 2017.
You too can do it if you are thinking about it.

With projections to be scheduled for an immigration interview earliest December 2021, as I saw the card with a 2031 expiry date, water full my eyes but as a strong man, I refuse to cry . I just said "Oluwa bu Eze!" cos I cannot explain how I was approved in 6 months instead of 18 to 24.5 months as I projected.

Glad I am not where I was a year ago, making progress and you can too (no use the money build fish pond , come yankee come discover your full potential).

Chaiiii confirm OT
(No use the money build fish pond, come Yankee come discover your full potential).
U too much Bros
Congratulations

Chaiiii confirm OT
(No use the money build fish pond, come Yankee come discover your full potential).
U too much Bros
Congratulations

Thank you.

Pls,how possible is it to change status in US. I have a friend who is going on tourist visa to America but with the intent to change to student status there.Please what are her chances?

Google 'preconceived intent', that's grounds for denial.

Stay back in Nigeria and apply for f1, b1b2 will be canceled.
OR
Come to the US on b1b2, go back to Nigeria and apply for f1.

Option 2 is better (visa in hand) as she will stand a better chance at f1 as someone that has lived up to the initial b1b2 agreement.


Still, a change of status within the US is possible.

MackyNaija is back!!!!!!!!!MackyNaija don born
.

MackyNaija:

Thank you.



Google 'preconceived intent', that's grounds for denial.

Stay back in Nigeria and apply for f1, b1b2 will be canceled.
OR
Come to the US on b1b2, go back to Nigeria and apply for f1.

Option 2 is better (visa in hand) as she will stand a better chance at f1 as someone that has lived up to the initial b1b2 agreement.


Still, a change of status within the US is possible.

Good morning,

I sent you a DM.
Please kindly respond with your number.
There’s something peculiar and important that I’ll love to discuss with you please.
Thanks.

MackyNaija is back!!!!!!!!!MackyNaija don born
Congratulations on your New Wins, Time travels fast. I
It’s time I start making plans for myself, Control Japa is important.
I have made some research online, please I’ll like to know your input on schools with cheap and scholarship opportunities in the states for a graduate of humanities(Sociology).
IT is the new oil money, how can I switch career path.
Thank you boss

I have tried to share insights from what I know on a question similar to this.
Check the last 10 pages.

Good morning,

I sent you a DM.
Please kindly respond with your number.
There’s something peculiar and important that I’ll love to discuss with you please.
Thanks.

Unfortunately, I don't do communications outside of here.

MackyNaija:

I have tried to share insights from what I know on a question similar to this.
Check the last 10 pages.


Unfortunately, I don't do communications outside of here.

It’s alright.
I asked for communications outside here because I have a peculiar; very peculiar case that I can’t discuss here. Not for anything else.

I have been following up this post keenly. Wondering when I'll read-up. Thank you very much Sir @Mackynaija I wish to know the total cost of Postgraduate Diploma/Master there in Naira and how long it will take to finish. Read History and International Studies.
Any chances for me?
Any useful advice on this shall be most appreciated

MackyNaija:


1. Design is mainly for mechanical engineers.
Everyone should know data analysis because manufacturing usually requires looking through production data for insights which could be throughput, failures or for forecasting as examples..

2. Will explain longer below...
Check on YouTube for any 15 to 45minutes video on data analysis with excel, this is the entry point.

Thanks for the reply Sir, Data Analysis it is.
I'm on it already.

Floda:



Thanks for the reply Sir, Data Analysis it is.
I'm on it already.

Aside from the tools, the major point is how do you arrive at a 'data driven decision', na the Koko be that.

So when you are making recommendations, you have a reason why. It's not based on guess work.

I'll be using powerBI in my current role but we have a very robust system (reason am as templates) already in place to generate frequently used reports.

Philadelphia:


It’s alright.
I asked for communications outside here because I have a peculiar; very peculiar case that I can’t discuss here. Not for anything else.

You wan do special consultation?
You go pay o...

Pritipresh:
I have been following up this post keenly. Wondering when I'll read-up. Thank you very much Sir @Mackynaija I wish to know the total cost of Postgraduate Diploma/Master there in Naira and how long it will take to finish. Read History and International Studies.
Any chances for me?
Any useful advice on this shall be most appreciated

I dropped tips on why and how to draw closer to the 'sciences'. Check the last 5 pages.

Arrive on a course close to your BSc (due to visa reasons), do one semester then apply for a switch to something closer to the sciences [think procurement, logistics, supply chain mgt, industrial management/ technology].

MackyNaija:

Yes Sir, on campus only approved by Oisss.
Enough to cover your living cost as you'll only need a split accommodation, utilities and internet then you feed. Say $500 to $750 monthly.

After you graduate and everywhere stew, you fit begin jollof.

Crowniran
I didn't mention the low cost method. Above is the medium city cost.

Go to a school like tamuk in a low cost of living area, 2 bedroom rent is $600..
Up takes up to 4 occupants legally.
Utilities split in 4 ways is cheaper too. Making rentb+ Utilities about $200 for you.

Feeding is roughly $100, bread and peanut butter + chicken thighs bi-weekly.

Total $300 monthly. No room for alcohol or too much enjoyment.

MackyNaija:

You wan do special consultation?
You go pay o...

Yes boss

Did you get my email?

Moving to Texas is a blessing...

Home search has started barely 3 weeks in the state.

Today, we did our initial model home tours and as simple people, we believe we have found the one we'll purchase (not part of the pictures below).
Too fasssst! I love Tx!!!

See pictures below:
Taft by Pulte. 3 bed / 2 bath / 1 office.

i. Community ii. Model Exterior iii. Living room + Kitchen + Dinning (open floor plan)
iv. Primary bedroom

4 communities were scheduled for viewing, we only did the first and the third as the first has everything we want in a house..

Drove through the other two, the fourth one still does bidding for lots and houses... A $10k lot might end up as $25k, sales agent at the third community told us people were bidding between $40k and $80k higher for homes as of last week in their sister community (the fourth scheduled viewing).

See pictures below:
Lancaster by Ashton Woods. 4 bed / 2 baths (can be upgraded to 3baths).

i. Community ii. Model Exterior iii. Living room + Kitchen + Dinning (excess space, too sweet )
iv. Primary bath - shower in the morning, soak in the tub in the evening with sham-pag-ne (people like enjoyment for yankee)

None of the above made the cut....
We had planned for a single story, 3 or 4 bath but as we begin the waka, our eyes begin chuck

Online d prices are $20k to $50k different from what the final end price will be.
Some builders sell the lots separately (Hidden Oak - $45k to $80k for a lot )
The communities we checked have lot s between $5k to $25k, adds to the house price, upgrades further adds more.

Most likely, we'll be doing a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 story.
Stay tuned for pictures ...
The home buying market is different from what it has ever been.. We should have a solid headway (models for viewing, construction for other buyers or actual lot availability/permit for this home plan) in the next 60 days. Can't wait!!!

Before end of June 2022, construction suppose don complete.

MackyNaija:
None of the above made the cut....
We had planned for a single story, 3 or 4 bath but as we begin the waka, our eyes begin chuck

Online d prices are $20k to $50k different from what the final end price will be.
Some builders sell the lots separately (Hidden Oak - $45k to $80k for a lot )
The communities we checked have lot s between $5k to $25k, adds to the house price, upgrades further adds more.

Most likely, we'll be doing a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 story.
Stay tuned for pictures ...
The home buying market is different from what it has ever been.. We should have a solid headway (models for viewing, construction for other buyers or actual lot availability/permit for this home plan) in the next 60 days. Can't wait!!!

Before end of June 2022, construction suppose don complete.

Congrats Boss I know say as African man na at least 4 bedroom you go buy or build in preparation of when Parents and Siblings start to visit their Son/Brother for Obodo Oyibo. Macky your English now na fully American oo, this write up just dey confuse person.. na Land or house una dey buy? Abeg break am to Naija or British English

MackyNaija:
None of the above made the cut....
We had planned for a single story, 3 or 4 bath but as we begin the waka, our eyes begin chuck

Online d prices are $20k to $50k different from what the final end price will be.
Some builders sell the lots separately (Hidden Oak - $45k to $80k for a lot )
The communities we checked have lot s between $5k to $25k, adds to the house price, upgrades further adds more.

Most likely, we'll be doing a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 story.
Stay tuned for pictures ...
The home buying market is different from what it has ever been.. We should have a solid headway (models for viewing, construction for other buyers or actual lot availability/permit for this home plan) in the next 60 days. Can't wait!!!

Before end of June 2022, construction suppose don complete.

The real estate is in a bubble currently. We were gonna buy another property to rent out but alas! the prices are all jacked up! Inflation isn’t helping either.

MackyNaija:
None of the above made the cut....
We had planned for a single story, 3 or 4 bath but as we begin the waka, our eyes begin chuck

Online d prices are $20k to $50k different from what the final end price will be.
Some builders sell the lots separately (Hidden Oak - $45k to $80k for a lot )
The communities we checked have lot s between $5k to $25k, adds to the house price, upgrades further adds more.

Most likely, we'll be doing a 4 bed, 3 bath, 2 story.
Stay tuned for pictures ...
The home buying market is different from what it has ever been.. We should have a solid headway (models for viewing, construction for other buyers or actual lot availability/permit for this home plan) in the next 60 days. Can't wait!!!

Before end of June 2022, construction suppose don complete.

That last house made it to my best, has a garage plus the vicinity looks calm this your "Lots", "Community" and all that, me I no understand oo, Nija real estate no dey use those . Lol

Boss @MackyNaija...I don dey follow this thread since.
My aunt and her family has been in Texas (Houston) since around 2006 and now she's asking me to come do my masters there when I'm done with my bachelor's (I'm in my finals studying Mathematics in one University in d south west).
Maybe I'll ask for some information when I decide...na money be Koko.

Paccus:

Congrats Boss I know say as African man na at least 4 bedroom you go buy or build in preparation of when Parents and Siblings start to visit their Son/Brother for Obodo Oyibo. Macky your English now na fully American oo, this write up just dey confuse person.. na Land or house una dey buy? Abeg break am to Naija or British English

Olumighty123:


That last house made it to my best, has a garage plus the vicinity looks calm this your "Lots", "Community" and all that, me I no understand oo, Nija real estate no dey use those . Lol

I no even realize say I don enter another realm..

In simple , reason am this way:


Floor plan = House with its structural plan e.g 3bed/2 bath, single story or 4bed/5 baths, two story

Lot = Dedicated plots of land (partitioned). Seen as little as 140 and as much as 1200 in a community

Community = lekki phase 1 or Victoria garden city (comes in phases)

Builder = Julius berger or Arab contractors (could be more, seen up to 5 different builders in one community)

Model = A completed Floor plan built for showing to prospective buyers

Upgrades = na upgrade. Change appliance or anything to something of higher quality.
Or add options to the base/basic floor plan e.g extra bathroom.

Paccus, no be only land. we no wan build fish pond

Some communities sell land separately (seen between $45k to $80k) AND
some get "" prices for some lands/lots and sell them higher (seen $25k for , regular na $5k or $7k). Like those at the end of 10 lots (no neighbors to one of its sides).

Most sell it "together" with the house for like $3k to $10k.

Olumighty123:


That last house made it to my best, has a garage plus the vicinity looks calm this your "Lots", "Community" and all that, me I no understand oo, Nija real estate no dey use those . Lol

All houses have 2 car garages, this internet picture for the third floor plan just shows it clearly.

The house go other houses in a row and go look like the first two bunch of pictures.

It will actually be built in a row with the 'Taft floor plan' and other floor plans based on people's choices. Na the same community wey Pulte deh build.

Drenimarcus:


The real estate is in a bubble currently. We were gonna buy another property to rent out but alas! the prices are all jacked up! Inflation isn’t helping either.

That one na your own assessment.

Some say Austin has been under priced and this is the real market value.

It has currently settled for the winter, bidding for lots and floor plans/houses has ceased in most communities in the Austin metro.

Demand is high here so... Heard of 1400 interested people for 140 lots in a community we asked about.
So the price might just be right.

Add the rise in building materials due to supply chain disruption and we no longer know what's the real price of real estate.

MackyNaija:

That one na your own assessment.

Some say Austin has been under priced and this is the real market value.

It has currently settled for the winter, bidding for lots and floor plans/houses has ceased in most communities in the Austin metro.

Demand is high here so... Heard of 1400 interested people for 140 lots in a community we asked about.
So the price might just be right.

Add the rise in building materials due to supply chain disruption and we no longer know what's the real price of real estate.

Guys in Texas do tell me the real estate is moderate in comparison to other states. Na to buy acres of land and lock up.