The management degree program seeks to expand students’ academic and professional development by providing practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to become effective managers in the global environment. The program is designed to focus on the interpersonal, managerial, human resource, leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary to assess and evaluate management practices from a wide variety of organizational perspectives. The program encompasses a wide range of programs from human resources to real estate studies, all of which prepare students to pursue career opportunities in management and management-related fields such as government or business, and serves as a background for further graduate study.
- Decision Making - Weighing out the options in a situation or a problem and logically choosing the best course of action.
- Mathematics - Using mathematics and/or statistics to solve problems.
- Problem Solving - Ability to identify a problem, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement a solution.
- Reasoning - Using logic to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Helping - Actively looking for ways to help people.
- Listening - Paying attention to what other people are saying, and taking time to understand the points being made.
- Managing Time - Allocating and budgeting your time for different tasks so that things get done when needed.
- Reading Comprehension - The ability to understand complex written paragraphs, instructions, or reports.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of the reactions of others, and understanding why they react the way they do.
- Speaking - Talking, giving speeches, or speaking in a group to convey information, explain ideas, or give instructions.
- Teaching - Teaching others how to do something.
- Writing and Authoring - Composing and communicating your ideas in written form.
- Persuasion - Persuading, encouraging and motivating others to accept your ideas.
- Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of the reactions of others, and understanding why they react the way they do.
To identify what education or training is typical for careers within the management field, use the O*Net hyperlinks below and click on “Job Zone.”
As with all majors, the education you receive serves as a foundation of knowledge that prepares you for what you may face in the professional world. The career field you choose may require additional education or experience.
- Administrative Services Managers
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary
- Chief Executives
- Compliance Managers
- Construction Managers
- Cost Estimators
- Financial Managers
- Financial Risk Specialist
- Fundraising Managers
- General and Operations Managers
- Human Resources Managers
- Industrial Production Managers
- Investment Fund Managers
- Loss Prevention Managers
- Management Analysts
- Managers, All Other
- Marketing Managers
- Public Relations Managers
- Purchasing Managers
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Risk Management Specialists
- Sales Managers
- Security Managers
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers
- Supply Chain Managers
- Wind Energy Operations Managers
Gaining real life experience is an ideal way to start a new career. The job board within CareerLink has an extensive list of internships. Browse through the internships organized by interest, location, or organization. Students with open elective credit in many programs can participate in an internship course for elective credit. To learn more about this option, log-in to CareerLink and search Internship in the resources section.
In addition, there are government-organized internship programs that provide students the opportunity to gain experience while attending school. Many require students to maintain either half-time or full-time status. The best way to identify potential opportunities such as these is to contact branch offices directly, to search USAJobs.gov, or to look at the agency's career portal. Keep in mind that these positions are not always posted online, so direct contact with the agency is key.
Pathways
The Pathways Program is a federal initiative that offers internship programs for current students and training and career development opportunities for recent graduates. Recent graduates must apply within two years of degree or certificate completion (except for veterans, due to their military service obligation, will have up to six years to apply).The internship program for current students replaces the former Student Career Experience Program (SCEP) and Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP).
The Presidential Management Fellows Program (PMF)
PMF is designed to attract to federal service outstanding men and women from a wide variety of academic disciplines who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, a career in the analysis and management of public policies and programs. To be eligible for nomination, an individual must be a graduate student completing or expected to complete, during the current academic year, an advanced degree from a qualifying college or university.
The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP)
WRP is coordinated by the Office of Disability Employment Policy and the U.S. Department of Defense, and aims to provide summer work experience, and in some cases full-time employment, to college students with disabilities. The program develops partnerships with other federal agencies, each of whom makes a commitment to provide summer jobs and a staff recruiter. Each year, recruiters interview about 1,500 students with disabilities at college and university campuses across the nation, and develop a database listing the qualifications of each student.
There are several government agencies and organizations that seek candidates with degrees in Management. The below list provides a few example places one might find employment using their degree.
Government Agencies and Organizations
- AXA Advisors
- ClearedJobs.Net
- L3Harris
- Reynolds & Reynolds
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- U.S. Department of the Treasury (DOT)
Search Engines
Involvement in professional organizations is a great way to stay up-to-date on new technology, tools, and best practices in your field. Professional organizations are also a great networking opportunity. Below are a few professional organizations you may be interested in as a management major.
- The American Academy of Project Management (AAPM)
- The American Finance Association (AFA)
- American Management Association (AMA)
- American Marketing Association (AMA)
- Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
- Business Professionals of America (BPA)
- Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)
- Financial Executives International (FEI)
- Financial Management Association International (FMA)
- Financial Managers Society (FMS)
- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
- Institute of Organizational Development (IOD)
- Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA)
- International Association of Project and Program Management (IAPM)
- International Project Management Association (IPMA)
- National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)
- Organizational Development Network (ODN)
- Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education (POD)
- Project Management Institute (PMI)
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
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- Financial Management Association International (FMA) – LinkedIn