What Can I Do With a Business Management Major?

Description of the Major

The business management program will serve a student with any business ambitions, but it is especially valuable to those who look toward careers with firms in the recreation, resort and leisure fields. The core curriculum is built around courses in accounting, information systems and marketing.

Business majors may add to the basic degree program by pursuing an elective concentration in accounting, marketing, management or management information systems.

Career Areas

Public Management
Banking/Insurance
Administrative
Sales
Management
Accounting
Financial Planning
Information Technology
Marketing/Advertising
Public Relations

Sample Job Titles*

Actuary
Auditor
Bank Officer
Bookkeeper
Broker
Certified Public Accountant
Controller
Financial Aid Officer
Financial Consultant
Insurance Broker
Investment Banker
Loan Administrator
Management Consultant
Tax Advisor
*Some careers require additional study or an advanced degree

What recent Johnson State College BUS graduates are doing

Reservations Manager Assistant
Asst. Marketing Director
Staff Accountant
BookKeeper
Assistant Internal Auditor
Sales Representative
Accountant
Mortgage Broker
Site Office Manager
Self Contractor
Business Owner

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Skills and personality traits representative of Business Management majors

Students with a major in Business Management prefer well-ordered environments and tend to like systematic, verbal and numerical activities. These students are usually very meticulous, resourceful, and realistic; and are detail-oriented

Web Links for Business Management


American Society of Training and Development

International Society of Performance Improvement

HRWORLD-The Management of Human Resources

Society of Human Resource Mangers

Professionals in Human Resources Association

Organization Development Network