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Specialized Administration Career Areas

What can I do with this degree?

AREAS EMPLOYERS STRATEGIES
ACCOUNTING
Tax Planning and Compliance
Auditing
Information Systems
Management Advising Services
General Accounting
Cost Accounting
Public Accounting
Corporate Accounting
  • Public accounting firms
  • Government agencies
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Health care industry
  • Service and manufacturing companies
  • Consulting practices
    Private practice
  • Plan on a five year program to meet requirements for
    Certified Public Accountant (CPA) status.
  • Develop advanced computer skills.
  • Gain related experience through internships.
  • Become familiar with specialized certification programs.
  • Develop mathematical and problem solving abilities,
    excellent communication skills, the ability to work
    well with people, a high energy level, and an
    attention to detail.
ECONOMICS
Research and Forecasting
Economic Advising
Teaching
  • Financial institutions
  • Trade and labor organizations
  • Government agencies
  • Insurance companies
  • Educational institutions
  • Earn a graduate degree for advanced positions.
  • Develop a strong background in math and statistics.
  • Learn to think in theoretical terms and apply knowledge
    to practical situations.
  • Gain experience through an internship.
FINANCE
Corporate Financial Management
Banking
Personal Financial Planning
Real Estate
Insurance
Money Management
Investment Banking
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Financial planning agencies
  • Insurance companies
  • Real estate brokers or agencies
  • Government agencies
  • Corporations
  • Take additional courses in math, statistics, and accounting
    to develop strong quantitative skills.
  • Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Cultivate an eye for detail.
  • Gain experience through internships or summer and
    part-time positions.
  • Join student professional associations in the field of
    finance.
GENERAL BUSINESS
Management
Sales
Marketing
Insurance: Sales, Claims, and
Underwriting
Banking
Human Resources
  • Retail stores
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Insurance companies
  • Government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Self-employment
  • Gain leadership experience through participation in
    student organizations.
  • Get hands-on experience in area of interest through
    part-time and summer jobs or internships.
  • Develop a career direction and convey area of interest
    to employers.
MANAGEMENT
General Management
Human Resources
Office Systems
Operations
Production Management
Quality Control
  • Retail and other service industries
  • Manufacturing firms
  • Government agencies
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Health care industry
  • Develop strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Obtain leadership roles in student organizations.
  • Get related experience in area of interest through
    internships or part-time and summer jobs.
  • Build competency in statistics and computer systems for operations management.
MARKETING
Sales
Customer Relations
Purchasing/Procurement
Retail
Banking
Market Research
Brand/Product Management
  • Profit and nonprofit organizations
  • Product and service organizations
  • Manufacturers
  • Financial companies
  • Insurance companies
  • Print and electronic media
  • Retail industry
  • Consulting firms
  • Obtain sales experience through jobs and internships.
  • Develop excellent communication and interpersonal
    skills.
  • Demonstrate a high energy level.
  • Get leadership experience.
  • Obtain an MBA for most brand management, consulting, and research opportunities.
STATISTICS
Analysis/Research
Quality Assurance
Actuarial Science
  • Government agencies
  • Banks and other financial institutions
  • Health care industry
  • Manufacturers
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Insurance companies
  • Acquire advanced knowledge of computers.
  • Take additional courses in accounting, marketing,
    economics, and finance.
  • Complete a co-op or internship.
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS
Scheduling
Physical Distribution
Planning and Regulation
Transportation Carrier Management
Materials Management
Customer Service
Purchasing
Consulting
Third Party Logistics
  • Motor carrier, railroad, airline, pipeline and water transportation industries
  • Manufacturing firms
  • Distribution centers
  • Warehousers
  • Public transit systems
  • Government agencies
  • Armed forces
  • Software and consulting firms
  • Gain experience through part-time and summer jobs
    or internships.
  • Develop information technology, analytical, and quantitative skills through courses and work.
  • Participate in leadership of student organizations.
  • Develop decision-making ability.
  • Learn to work well in a team and to work effectively with a wide variety of people.

GENERAL INFORMATION
• General business is a broad area that leads to many opportunities. Students should clearly define their goals and seek related experiences to reach
those goals.
• Gaining relevant experience through part-time and summer jobs or internships is critical.
• Many desirable skills can be developed through participation in and leadership of student organizations.
• Get involved in professional associations in field of interest.
• Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find a mentor.
• Consider earning an MBA after gaining work experience to reach the highest levels of business management.
• Learn to work well in a team and effectively with a wide variety of people.
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking, are important to achieving success in this field.