Business 

Do you like managing people and projects? Do you like developing and implementing plans? The field of business offers a range of career opportunities to match your interests and expertise.

Career Pathways

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.

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.

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	$23,320	Business Continuity Planners	$60,910
Cargo and Freight Agent	$37,890	Social and Community Services Manager	$68,040
Executive Administrative Assistant	$44,020	Administrative Services Manager	$98,820
Supervisor of Production Workers	$52,140	Human Resources Manager	$101,490
Insurance Adjuster or Investigator	$56,940	General and Operations Manager	$105,930
Logistics Manager	$88,830	Purchasing Manager	$110,680