
Here are some tips for selecting schools, based on an analysis comparing each school to all others across dozens of factors:
Schools Concentrating On Management Analysts
- Focus: For schools with a focus on this career area, look at Santa Monica College, Berkeley City College, Moorpark College, and East Los Angeles College.
Fastest Response From Schools
- Request Info: For the fastest information for prospective students, look at the Spotlight schools on this page.
Student Body
- Part-Time: For schools emphasizing part-time studies, consider Mt Sierra College, San Diego State - Imperial Valley, San Diego State, and Hope International.
- Female: For schools particularly welcoming to female students, consider Advanced, Mount St Mary's College, LA College International, and Humphreys.
- Diverse: For a diverse student body, consider Northwestern Polytechnic University, Lincoln, San Diego State - Imperial Valley, and Rio Hondo College.
- Adult Learners: For lots of adult learners, consider Palo Verde College, Lake Tahoe Community College, Mendocino College, and Lassen Community College.
School Setting
- Out of State: For geographic diversity, take note of LA College International, Stanford University, Pepperdine University, and Whittier College.
- Dorms: For a residential campus environment, take note of University of the West, William Jessup University, Hope International, and Stanford University.
Excellence
- SAT: For students with high SAT scores, look at Stanford University, Southern Cal, Cal Berkeley, and Biola.
- % Accepted: For selective institutions, look at Stanford University, Cal Berkeley, UCLA, and Cal State San Bernardino.
- Class Size: For small class sizes, look at Stanford University, San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova, San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia, and Whittier College.
Working as a Management Analyst in California
Management analysts (also called management consultants) provide expert advice to assist companies or government agencies as they go through major changes. Based on the requirements of the client, they analyze the goals, processes, structures and resources of an organization, document their findings and make recommendations to management. Read a detailed Management Analyst job description and schools overview.
The state of California does not regulate the practices of management analysts; however those who consult in specific industries or areas may need to comply with applicable regulations.
Management analysts in California may choose to gain competitive advantage by earning the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) credential through the Institute of Management Consultants USA, Inc. (IMC USA). California management analysts can take advantage of IMC chapters located in Northern California, Southern California, and San Diego.
Major Industries
Most management analysts are hired by consulting firms. Other top industries include:
- Computer systems design companies
- Colleges and universities
- Private sector companies and enterprises
- Aerospace manufacturers
Licensure, Registration and Certification Requirements for Management Analysts in California
Major Employers
- Grimmway Personnel in Arvin
- Formfactor Inc. in Livermore
- BAE Systems in Santa Clara
- Bay Area Rapid Transit in Oakland
- Los Angeles Turf Club in Arcadia
- CPIC Life in San Francisco
- Visa USA Inc. in Foster City
- Venue Management Svc. Inc. in Arcadia
- Transportation Network in San Diego
- Accenture LTD in San Francisco
- Professional Security Consultants in Los Angeles
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