Graduated with a master’s degree in chemical engineering, but ended up working in the cost estimation industry
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I graduated with a master’s degree from a 985 university in 2007, having studied chemical engineering for 7 years. I joined a chemical company, and due to job requirements, I switched to working on projects, handling tasks such as cost accounting. I currently hold certificates as a cost estimator and a cost engineer, but I’m feeling confused about what my career path should be I hope you will kindly offer your advice
Taking the exam to become a registered cost engineer allows one to work as a technical economist in a design firm, which is quite good.
It’s good. Cost accounting is a field with great potential. Having graduated in chemistry doesn’t mean one has to work in the chemical industry; working in technical fields can be even more tedious and time-consuming. So, cherish your current job – it has a promising future
I’ve also heard that cost accounting and becoming a registered cost engineer are great fields. I want to learn some knowledge in cost accounting on my own now; could you recommend some textbooks that would be useful?
Keep it up! I’m from the process engineering field, and one of my brothers also works in cost estimation at Jiaonai Institute
May I ask the original poster, is it easy to pass the exam for cost engineers?
I think taking exams is a skill-based task; some people fail after trying for several years, while others pass on their first attempt. Among the various certificates in the field of cost management, I believe that becoming a cost engineer is the most difficult. But once you have a thorough understanding of cost management concepts, taking exams for other roles, such as supervision, becomes much easier. For those who are asking about study materials, it is recommended to study the exam materials carefully – it’s very helpful. In my opinion, the textbooks for the cost estimator exam are more focused on practical aspects, while those for the cost engineer exam cover financial and investment topics; each has its advantages. I hope this will be useful to everyone
Agree with what was said on floor 9; the original poster seems a bit unaware of their good fortune
Agree with what was said on floor 9; the original poster seems a bit unaware of their good fortune
This post was last edited by hiki613 on 2010-2-5 23:09. Hehe, it’s my first time posting – will I get attacked?