Career Outlook for Applied Management (Associate's) Degree

Career Outlook for Applied Management (Associate) Degree

An associates degree in Applied Management can qualify you for many entry-level leadership positions in such careers as sales and marketing, accounting, management, general business, computer applications, the hospitality industry and more. Here are just a few of the rewarding careers you can pursue with your degree from Everest University Online, a division of Everest University.

Small Business Management

Small business managers are by default a “Jack of all trades”. Often, small businesses are the perfect place to launch a career in Small Business Management for exactly that reason – the broad range of skill sets that must be learned to grasp the inner-workings of the business. Additionally, Small Business Management involves managing the financial issues including such basics as administration, accounting, marketing, technology, and communications. But they must also be a good manager of employees. They oversee most functions within a business to ensure that it thrives and prospers.

Sales Management

Sales managers oversee a company’s sales program. They supervise sales representatives, advising them on ways to improve their sales performance. They assign sales territories, set goals, and establish training programs for the sales representatives. Sales managers maintain contact with dealers and distributors. They analyze sales statistics gathered by their staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and to monitor customers’ preferences. In retail establishments, sales worker supervisors ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods. They also answer customers’ inquiries, deal with complaints, and sometimes handle purchasing, budgeting, and accounting.

Office Management

Whether it’s a traditional business setting, medical offices, or some other industry, all organizations need timely and effective office and administrative support to operate efficiently. Office managers coordinate this support. Office Managers perform administrative tasks to ensure that their staff can work efficiently. They ensure that Equipment and machinery used in their departments is in good working order. If any equipment malfunctions, they must try to correct the problem or alert repair personnel. Office Managers also request new equipment or supplies for their department when necessary.

Source: Adapted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S, Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition, www.bls.gov/oco. Your own hard work, professionalism, experience, work attitude, local market and other factors will impact your personal employment opportunities and pay.

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