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Career Information for Management Majors

Introduction

The field of business administration and management involves the coordination, implementation, promotion, supervision, and direction of the activities of individuals, organizations and businesses.
from: College Majors and Careers: A Resource Guide for Effective Life Planning. 5th ed. by Paul Phifer. p. 47 BUSCAREER REF: HF5382.5.U5 P445 2003

Careers include:

  • Administrative services manager
  • Advertising manager
  • Chief executive officer
  • Computer and information systems manager
  • Consultant
  • Education administrator
  • Hotel/motel manager
  • Human resources
  • Industrial production manager
  • Labor relations
  • Purchasing manager
  • Warehouse manager
 

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

Search for reports on Management or any of the above occupations. OOH provides

 

Career Databases

 

Associations

Associations provide not only helpful information for practitioners, but wonderful career resources as well. Association web sites often have two levels of access: public information (free) and also information for members only (fee-based). Associations usually publish newsletters, journals and other resources to help their membership stay on top of issues in the profession. Links to related associations are usually posted.


American Management Association

  • Resources for professional development
  • Student membership
  • Job postings, including temporary positions
  • Podcasts and services
  • Certificate programs


Academy of Management

  • Primarily a scholarly management association
  • Career opportunities section


Strategic Management Society

  • International membership
  • PhD. student membership

Additional associations may be found in each report in the Occupation Outlook Handbook.

Managers often participate in associations related to a specific area of business, such as:


American Association of Advertising Agencies

  • Entry level job descriptions
  • Services primarily for members


Public Relations Society of America

  • Job center
  • Career tools
  • Professional development resources
  • Links to local chapters


American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management

  • Searchable job listings by job title and geography
  • Certification programs

 

 

The CAT

 

Articles

Find Articles in ProQuest

Proquest provides access to over 5000 titles. Suggested searches:

  • Specific companies
  • Corporate culture
  • Employee satisfaction
  • Management AND employment
  • Managment AND careers
  • Browse publications such as The Wall Street Journal
  • Narrow search to trade publications
 

Company Information