Business Management Jobs and Career Outlook
Excel in Diverse Management Careers
- 1.1 million new jobs through 20321
- $107,360 median annual wage1
Businesses and organizations across the world continue to expand as the economy thrives. More leaders are needed to oversee this growth, and your bachelor’s degree in business management helps you qualify for these opportunities.
The University’s online business management degree can also help you earn a higher salary. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, management occupations earned a median annual wage of $107,360 in May 2022, the highest wage of all major occupational groups.
Some of the top earning industries for managers in 2022 include advertising, marketing, compensation and benefits, information technology, finance, human resources, public relations, and sales.
Administrative Services/Facilities Manager
$101,870/year2
These managers oversee the day-to-day activities and facilities that make a business or organization run efficiently. While specific responsibilities can vary, some common duties include examining energy consumption patterns, technology use, and office equipment.
Management Analyst
$95,290/year3
Management analysts work to improve a business or organization’s efficiency and profits. They analyze data, speak with personnel, analyze finances, and make recommendations to administrators.
Additional career options include:
- Advertising, promotions, and marketing manager
- Architectural and engineering manager
- Compensation and benefits manager
- Computer and information systems manager
- Construction manager
- Financial manager
- Human resources manager
- Industrial production manager
- Public relations and fundraising manager
- Sales manager
- Training and development manager
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Program Outcomes
When you complete the online B.S. in Business Management degree, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental business concepts in functional areas.
- Analyze data using technology and information systems and appropriate quantitative and analytical techniques.
- Integrate knowledge from the functional business areas and formulate solutions that consider both an organization’s internal and external environments.
- Analyze how businesses function in the global marketplace.
- Understand global differences between cultures.
- Understand social responsibility and its effects on stakeholders.
- Apply a variety of ethical principles within the business environment.
- Create well-written business documents.
- Demonstrate effective team skills.
- Recognize and explain how different types of diversity add value in a business environment.
Career Support
Our nationally recognized Career Development Center can support you during your program and help you find a job after graduation. We’ll prepare you for the next step in your career through interview prep, salary negotiation tips, and more.
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Sources:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Occupations. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Administrative Services and Facilities Managers. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/administrative-services-managers.htm#tab-1.
- Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Management Analysts. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm#tab-1.