Careers In Management
Managers are needed in every industry and every field from sales to engineering to public relations. In almost any profession, motivated and capable individuals have the opportunity to move into a management position where they will likely receive higher pay along with greater responsibility. Those pursuing a move into a management position should possess a number of leadership traits such as good communication and people skills, the ability to inspire enthusiasm and good judgment.
Most managers are promoted to their position from a related career where they have proven their abilities and have gained experience that will allow them to guide others. Individuals who have pursued additional education such as master's of business administration (MBA) or another relevant graduate degree will likely find they are in a better position to move into a management role.
The management jobs below are those identified by BrainTrack as commonly requiring higher education either for entry or for advancement. Hyperlinked jobs go to detailed profiles, including lists of schools with relevant programs.
| Occupation | Jobs | Growth '08-'18 | Low - Median - High | Some College | Bachelor Degree+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Managers | 1,690,000 | 0% | 32% | 49% | |
| Supervisors Of Food Preparation And Serving Workers | 792,000 | 7% | 34% | 14% | |
| Chief Executives | 298,000 | 0% | 23% | 64% | |
| Supervisors Of Non Retail Sales Workers | 261,000 | 5% | 32% | 39% | |
| Administrative Services Managers | 244,000 | 12% | 41% | 38% | |
| Marketing Managers | 169,000 | 12% | 24% | 66% | |
| Property Managers | 151,000 | 8% | 35% | 38% | |
| Industrial Production Managers | 147,000 | -7% | 32% | 42% | |
| Transportation Managers | 92,000 | -4% | 36% | 26% | |
| Purchasing Managers | 65,000 | 2% | 31% | 56% | |
| Public Relations Managers | 53,000 | 13% | 20% | 70% | |
| Advertising Managers | 36,000 | -1% | 18% | 73% | |
| Agricultural Managers | 3,000 | 6% | 29% | 26% |
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