Business Management

Key Role

Business managers perform a broad range of duties in virtually every sector of the economy. Generally management roles are split into two levels, first-line managers and mid-level managers.

• First-line managers directly supervise a staff that performs various support services
• Mid-level managers develop departmental plans, set goals, deadlines, implement procedures to improve productivity and customer service, and define the responsibilities of supervisory-level managers

Quick Facts

• Median Pay: $69,000-$72,000 per year
• Minimum Education: Industry Certifications or Bachelor’s Degree
• Careers available in many industries (information technology, administrative, financial, purchasing, and human resources)
• Should maintain and enhance skills in team building, leadership, and workplace law to maintain a competitive edge within company

Job-Related Tasks

• Creating business plans
• Overseeing staff management including payroll, conference planning, and information and data processing
• Coordinate and give direction to office support services such as insurance companies, computer manufacturers, and government agencies
• In general most business managers are in charge of a department and are responsible for for success of a department

Personal Characteristics and Talents

• Strong leadership skills
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Detail Oriented

Recommended Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, information systems, or related field (Recommended not required)
• Experience in related field

Career Opportunities

• Administrative Services Managers
• Computer and Information Systems Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Sales Manager
• Training and Development Manager

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Computer and Information Systems Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/computer-and-information-systems-managers.htm (visited February 19, 2013).

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