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Related Skills
- Leadership
- Team and individual work skills
- Good problem solver
- Strong organizational skills
- Computer literacy and strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Mathematical skills
- Strong coordinating skills
- Flexibility in adapting to new environments
- Possesses knowledge of small business management
- Understanding of the global marketplace
- Understanding of organizational development, policy, strategy, and structure
- Learn to work well in a team and effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are important to achieving success in this field.
Being Successful in the Field
- Gain experience through internships.
- Consider earning an MBA after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels of business management.
- Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find a mentor.
Related Fields
Public Accounting
Accounting
- Tax Planning and Compliance
- Auditing
- Information Systems
- Management Advising Services
- General Accounting
- Cost Accounting
- Public Accounting
- Corporate Accounting
Employers
- Public accounting firms
- Government agencies
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Nonprofit organizations
- Health care industry
- Service and manufacturing companies
- Consulting practices
- Private practice
Strategies
- Become familiar with specialized certification programs.
Economics
- Research and Forecasting
- Economic Advising
- Teaching
Employers
- Financial institutions
- Trade and labor organizations
- Government agencies
- Insurance companies
- Educational institutions
Strategies
- Earn a graduate degree for advanced positions.
Finance
- Corporate Financial Management
- Banking
- Personal Financial Planning
- Real Estate
- Insurance
- Money Management
- Investment Banking
Employers
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Financial planning agencies
- Insurance companies
- Real estate brokers or agencies
- Government agencies
- Corporations
Strategies
- Take additional courses in math, statistics, and accounting to develop strong quantitative skills.
Statistics
- Analysis/Research
- Quality Assurance
- Actuarial Science
Employers
- Government agencies
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Health care industry
- Manufacturers
- Nonprofit organizations
- Insurance companies
Strategies
- Take additional courses in accounting, marketing, economics, and finance.
Transportation and Logistics
- Scheduling
- Physical Distribution
- Planning and Regulation
- Transportation Carrier Management
- Materials Management
- Customer Service
- Purchasing
- Consulting
- Third Party Logistics
Employers
- Motor carrier, railroad, airline, pipeline and water transportation industries
- Manufacturing firms
- Distribution centers
- Warehousers
- Public transit systems
- Government agencies
- Armed forces
- Software and consulting firms
General Business
- Management
- Sales
- Marketing
- Insurance: Sales, Claims, and Underwriting
- Banking
- Human Resources
Employers
- Retail stores
- Hotels and restaurants
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Insurance companies
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Self-employment
Management
- General Management
- Human Resources
- Office Systems
- Operations
- Production Management
- Quality Control
Employers
- Retail and other service industries
- Manufacturing firms
- Government agencies
- Nonprofit organizations
- Banks and other financial institutions
- Hotels and restaurants
- Health care industry
Strategies
- Build competency in statistics and computer systems for operations management.
Marketing
- Sales
- Customer Relations
- Purchasing/Procurement
- Retail
- Banking
- Market Research
- Brand/Product Management
Employers
- Profit and nonprofit organizations
- Product and service organizations
- Manufacturers
- Financial companies
- Insurance companies
- Print and electronic media
- Retail industry
- Consulting firms
Strategies
- Obtain an MBA for most brand management, consulting, and research opportunities.
Other Professions
- Advertising Executive
- Account Executive
- Bank President/Manager
- Bank Officer
- Benefits Manager
- Business Credit/Loan Administrator
- Business Representative
- Chamber of Commerce President
- City Manager
- Compensation/Benefits Administrator
- Consultant
- Consumer Credit/Loan Officer
- Contract Administrator
- Corporate Trainer
- Credit Manager
- Database Administrator
- Department Store Manager
- Director, Career Services
- Director, Food Services
- Director Industrial Relations
- Director, Recreation
- Employment Agency Counselor
- Entrepreneur
- Facilities Manager
- Financial Aid Director
- Hospital/HMO Administrator
- Hotel/Motel Manager
- Human Resource Manager
- Insurance Agent/Broker
- IRS Investigator
- Job Analyst
- Management Accountant
- Manager, Administrative Services
- Management/Organizational
- Manager Trainee
- Market Research Analyst
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Organizational Development
- Office Manager
- Plant Manager
- Production Manager
- Production Planner
- Production Superintendent
- Property Manager
- Purchasing Agent
- Real Estate Agent
- Restaurant Manager
- Retail Manager
- Sales Representative
- Sports Agent
- Stadium Manager
- Training Director
- Traffic Manager
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