Management

Management is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively. Management comprises planning, organizing, staffing, leading or directing, and controlling an organization to accomplish a goal. Business managers formulate the policies and direct the operations of corporations, nonprofit institutions, and government agencies. General managers and top executives are found in every industry and hold over three million jobs in the U.S.

Career Opportunities

Account Executive Administrative Aide Advertising Executive Bank Manager Bank President Benefits Manager Branch Manager Consultant Chamber of Commerce President City Manager Convention Manager Department Store Manager Director of Food Service Government Service Administrator Hotel Manager Human Resources Manager Hospital Management Hospital Administrator International Business Manager Industrial Business Manager

Industrial Relations Director Labor Relations Manager Manager Trainee Market Research Manager Media Planner Occupational Analyst Production/Operational Manager Public Utilities Manager Public Relations Specialist Purchasing Agent Quality Control Manager Restaurant Manager Retail Manager Real Estate Agent/Broker Sales Manager College Administrator Securities Trader Supervisor Trust Administrator Wholesale Sales Manager

Related Skills

• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts to others
• Leader able to direct activities and people
• Able to solve problems and make sound decisions
• Ability to organize and plan and coordinate activities
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Background in business, marketing and human relations
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Able to analyze and interpret data

Hiring Institutions

• Government
• Financial Services/Banks
• Retail
• Advertising
• Pharmaceutical
• Sales/Management
• Communications
• Hospitals
• Consulting
• Community Service
• Manufacturing
• Colleges

Personal Attributes

• Achievement
• Responsible
• Prestige
• Ambitious
• Shows Initiative
• Leadership
• Wealth
• Patience
• Diplomatic
• Decisive

Career Paths of Recent Graduates

Related Websites

Job Listings:

Marketing and Sales Jobs
USA Jobs

Career Planning:

Occupational Outlook Handbook
Career Path

Organizations and Associations:

National Management Association
American Management Association
Project Management Institute
Professional Managers Association
American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management

Miscellaneous:

Price College of Business Division of Management