Begin a Career in Business 

Do you like managing people? Would you like a job that uses your math skills? The field of business offers a range of career opportunities to match your interests and expertise.

Job Outlook

During the next decade, Florida will see employment growth for a range of skilled and experienced business managers - from general, and operations managers to administrative managers to social and community service managers.

Meta-Major: Business

Are you interested in a career in business but not sure what you want to do? Check out the business meta-major at your local state college. A meta-major is a collection of associate degree programs aligned to a general career area, such as business. Because all programs under the meta-major have common courses, you can pursue a relevant course of study before deciding on a specific degree program.

Career Pathways

The business field has two categories - business management and finance.

Business has four management career pathways and one pathway for administrative support:

• General: Individuals who manage companies, organizations or specific activities within a commercial enterprise.
• Operations: Individuals who ensure a company or organization has the systems and tools to successfully operate.
• Business Information: Individuals who manage the technology needs of a company or organization.
• Human Resources: Individuals who recruit new employees, establish systems to evaluate employees, and manage benefits, such as health insurance.
• Administrative Support: Individuals that provide clerical support to managers.

Finance has five career pathways:

• Accounting: Individuals who track and report how money is received and spent by a company or organization.
• Business Finance: Individuals who develop the strategy for managing money within a company or organization, such as budgeting and investing.
• Banking Services: Individuals who provide a range of services in a bank.
• Insurance: Individuals who sell insurance policies, and process insurance claims.
• Securities and Investment:: Individuals who develop investment strategies and sell stocks and bonds.

The Education-Career-Income Connection

Many high-paying jobs in the field of business require a bachelor's degree.

Training, Certificate or Associate's Degree		Bachelor's Degree
Telephone Operator (T)	$23,320	Securities and Commodities Trader	$59,390
Bank Teller (T)	$27,920	Accountant	$60,580
Bookkeeper or Accounting Clerk (T)	$33,780	Business Continuity Planners	$60,910
Loan Interviewer (T)	$37,220	Social and Community Services Manager	$68,040
Cargo and Freight Agent (T)	$37,890	Loan Officer	$69,070
Executive Administrative Assistant (T)	$44,020	Administrative Services Manager	$98,820
Supervisor of Administrative Workers (T)	$48,150	Human Resources Manager	$101,490
Supervisor of Production Workers (T)	$52,140	General and Operations Manager	$105,930
Insurance Adjuster or Investigator (T)	$56,940	Purchasing Manager	$110,680
Logistics Manager (T)	$88,830	Financial Manager	$114,600

• T indicates training which includes apprenticeship and on-the-job training.
• C indicates a professional or industry certificate.
• A indicates an associate degree, generally an associate in applied science or science.
• Salaries are the median income for the job in Florida.