Management: What Can I Do With This Degree?
Management
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Employers
- Business and industry, including banks and financial institutions, retail stores, restaurants, hotels, service providers, and healthcare organizations
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Local, state, and federal government
- Nonprofit organizations
- Self-employed
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Information & Strategies
- Be prepared to start in entry-level management trainee positions.
- Gain experience through internships or jobs.
- Work at a retail store or restaurant, and advance into an assistant manager position.
- Get involved in student organizations and assume leadership roles.
- Demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, a strong work ethic, integrity, and a sense of independence.
- Take courses in a secondary specialty such as marketing or information systems to increase job opportunities.
- Learn to work well on a team.
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Human Resource Management
- Recruiting/Staffing
- Compensation
- Benefits
- Training
- Safety
- Employee Relations
- Industrial Relations
- Equal Employment Opportunity
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Employers
- Large corporate entities
- Service industry
- Hospitals and healthcare organizations
- Universities
- Temporary or staffing agencies
- Executive search firms
- Local, state, and federal government
- Labor unions
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Information & Strategies
- Take courses in the social sciences such as psychology and sociology.
- Gain relevant experience through internships.
- Develop strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Learn to solve problems creatively.
- Develop strong computer skills because many human resource systems are automated.
- Join the Society of Human Resource Management and other related professional associations.
- Be prepared for continuous learning once in the profession.
- Earn a master's degree for career advancement.
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Operations Management
Operations research analysis:
- Business strategy
- Facilities layout
- Inventory control
- Personnel scheduling
Production management:
- Line supervision
- Manufacturing management
- Production planning
- Quality assurance
Materials management:
- Purchasing/buying
- Traffic management
- Inventory management
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Employers
- Manufacturers
- Industrial organizations
- Service organizations
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Information & Strategies
- Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
- Take additional courses in statistics and computer systems. This is a more technical side of business.
- Learn to manage multiple situations and problems.
- Be able to communicate with different types of people in various functional areas.
- Earn an MBA to reach the highest levels of operations management.
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Sales
- Industrial sales
- Consumer product sales
- Financial services sales
- Services sales
- Advertising sales
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Employers
- Profit and nonprofit organizations
- Product and service organizations
- Manufacturers
- Financial companies
- Insurance companies
- Print and electronic media
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Information & Strategies
- Obtain experience through internships or sales jobs.
- Must be highly motivated and well organized.
- Proven leadership abilities are desirable.
- Develop a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
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Banking
- Commercial banking
- Retail/Consumer banking
- Credit analysis
- Lending
- Trust services
- Mortgage loans
- Branch management
- Operations
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Employers
- Banks
- Credit unions
- Savings and loan associations
- Financial services institutions
- Federal Reserve banks
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Information & Strategies
- Develop a solid background in business including marketing and accounting.
- Get experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions in a bank.
- Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills in order to work well with a diverse clientele.
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Insurance
- Claims
- Underwriting
- Risk management
- Sales
- Loss control
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Employers
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Information & Strategies
- Complete an internship with an insurance agency.
- Talk to professionals in the industry to learn more about claims, underwriting, and risk management. Many good entry-level positions exist in these areas.
- Initiative and sales ability are necessary to be a successful agent or broker.
- Develop strong communication skills as many positions require interaction with others and the ability to explain information clearly and concisely.
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Real Estate
- Residential brokerage
- Commercial sales
- Appraisals
- Property management
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Employers
- Real estate brokers
- Banks
- Appraisal firms
- Apartment and condominium complexes
- Developers
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Information & Strategies
- Obtain sales experience through part-time, summer, or internship positions.
- Research the process of becoming a real estate broker through the National Association of Realtors.
- Develop an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Research apprenticeships in appraisal.
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General Information
- Management is a broad business degree that can lead to many career opportunities. Students should clearly define their career goals and seek related experiences to reach those goals.
- Gaining experience through part-time and summer jobs or internships is critical.
- Many desirable skills can be developed through participation in and leadership of student organizations.
- Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find a mentor.
- Consider earning an MBA after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels of business management.
- 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.
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