Management / Business Admin Major

• What is Management / Business Admin?
• What Kinds of Students Major in Management / Business Admin?
• What Courses Do Management / Business Admin Majors Take?
• List of Management / Business Admin Jobs
• What is the Median Salary Range for Management / Business Admin Careers?
• College and University Departments to Consider

What is Management / Business Admin?

The American Management Association defines management as "the process of getting work done through people." It is management's responsibility to achieve and maintain a business organization's effectiveness. Management majors are prepared for careers in either general management (or in the specialization of human resource management) or entrepreneurship Traditionally, management includes activities such as planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Management is responsible for the primary activities of the firm; those being inbound logistics, operations, outbound logistics, marketing and sales, and service. Management is also responsible for the support activities of infrastructure (accounting, finance, strategic planning), human resource management (recruiting, training and development, compensation management), technology development (product and process improvement), and procurement (material acquisition). Management crosses cultural boundaries as most organizations of significant size operate internationally. Some colleges and universities that have not developed sub-fields in business such as logistics, computer information systems and finance, have a general business degree that is named either management or business administration.

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What Kinds of Students Major in Management / Business Admin?

Students majoring in management or business administration have the desire to play a leadership role in the development of organizations. They should be able to work well with other people and should possess the range of talents needed to deal with new and changing situations.

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What Courses Do Management / Business Admin Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Management / Business Admin majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

Accounting	Computer Information Systems
Economics	Finance
Human Resource Management	Marketing
Operations Management	Organizational Behavior
Statistics	Strategy

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List of Potential Jobs in Management / Business Admin

These professions and professional organizations illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly related to employment than others, however. You should consider the likelihood of employment after graduation carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you should determine what the prospects are for this or any major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment in second major or in a minor.

Financial Analyst	Compensation and Benefits Manager
Employee Relations Manager	Entrepreneur
General Manager	Human Resources Director
Management Consultant	Marketing Consultant
Senior Employment Analyst

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What is the Median Salary Range for Management / Business Admin Careers?

U.S. Median Salary(starting):$42,900

U.S. Median Salary(mid-career):$73,000

Note: These numbers are national averages so you could make more or less than these amounts. Actual expected salaries will vary depending on your chosen career path, experience, and even your geographic location. Are you interested in detailed information about the forecasted demand for a particular profession? Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you to search on a particular job, whether listed here or not, to give you this information.

Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Colleges and Universities offering majors in Management / Business Admin

MyMajors complete list has 3,359 schools in the USA with a major in Management / Business Admin.
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