In other words, is it possible to become an engineer and get into business or are both too
time consuming alone?
Re: What kind of carreers involve both engineering and business?
yes, actually many managers in technology companies rise from engineering ranks and get into mgmt.
Re: What kind of carreers involve both engineering and business?
You could opt for technical management after a few years of hands on experience in the feld or if you're just starting, I'd say go into technical sales.. it gives you a lot of exposure towards the business side and you get to make a lot of new contacts, which in the long run doesn't just help broaden your horizons but also helps you land a commercial position.... but a personal advise from someone who did exactly the same; don't opt for a commercial side role unless your engineering company is really really big.. otherwise you're better off on the technical or project management side... just my two cents...