Career as Business Administration

Business administration probably incorporates one of the widest ranges of career opportunities available, making it an extremely popular career choice. A degree in business administration can open opportunities for working in practically any company setting, from the smallest Mom and Pop shop to the largest Fortune 500 Corporation and can include such strategic areas as international business, information technology (IT), production and facilities management, or operations management. Specific business administration tasks include coordinating and directing the services that help companies operate efficiently. These tasks might involve overseeing daily production or sales operations, managing staff and employees, chairing board meetings, administering policies and procedures, analyzing budgets, approving purchases and more. Business administration is one of the most flexible career paths available, offering a broad range of job possibilities.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Your career options in business administration will depend largely on your education level as well as your other qualifications. For example, do you have any certifications? Do you have prior work experience in the field? Are you a capable leader? Do you have a record of proven performance? What special skills do you have? All of these things determine whether or not you are qualified for a specific position. That said, there are many different jobs that may be open to you in the business administration field. Some of the most popular options include:

Accountant - Industries include tax preparation, payroll accounting, bookkeeping services, financial accounting, accounting management, government accounting, and insurance accounting.

Advertising Executive - Advertising executives and managers are needed to create, coordinate, and roll out advertising campaigns for every type of business that offers a product or service.

Business Manager - Business managers are employed by both small and large companies; opportunities are available at every level of management--from department supervisor to operations management.

Finance Officer - Finance officers can be employed by any business that has money coming in or going out. Positions vary from entry-level to management.

Human Resources Manager - Government employs the largest percentage of human resources managers. Positions are also available in company management, manufacturing, professional and technical services, health care fields, and social service agencies.

Management Analyst - Most management analysts are self-employed. About 20 percent work for small or large consulting firms. Management analysts can also be found in government and the finance and insurance industries.

Marketing Specialist - Every business industry employs marketing specialists. Career opportunities also exist with research firms, civic organizations, academic institutions, and government agencies

Office Administrator - Most office administrators work in educational services, healthcare, state and local government, and insurance. Positions also exist in professional services and within almost any office setting.

Public Relations Specialist - Public relations specialists can be found in any business industry. Many career opportunities can also be found within government, healthcare, and religious and civic organizations.

Recruiting Companies

• Office Angels
• Ashley Kate HR
• Circle Recruitment
• Hays
• Guidant Group
• Alexander Mae Recruitment
• Resourcing Plus
• Robert Walters
• Oakleaf Partnership
• Diversity HR
• ECS Group Ltd

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