Business Management

 

The Business Management and Administration Career Cluster focuses on careers in planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.

Programs We Offer

Overview

From managing the books, to budgeting your money, to selling your products, this program of study is all about how you operate a business. Being a “boss” is a mix of having skills in a particular field, working hard, demonstrating leadership, and knowing how to manage a business. Business managers lead their own companies, large corporations, or manage teams and departments for important projects.

Labor Market Information

The DC area ranks #1 among the best places to start a business. But, if you decide to work for another company, the demand for people with a business management education is expected to grow 14 percent by 2028. Business managers make $81K per year on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 5,937 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click here.

Industry Certifications You Can Earn

  • PMI (Project Management Institute) Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
  • Microsoft Office Expert (MOS Expert) Excel
  • Microsoft Office Expert (MOS Expert) Word

Course Sequence

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Business Management

Entrepreneurship

Practicum in Business Management: Entrepreneurship

Overview

Business information managers design and implement software applications within a company. Sometimes, they automate certain work activities that were once done on paper or by hand. By doing so, their company becomes more efficient and effective.

Labor Market Information

This field is projected to grow by 11 percent by 2028, largely because companies are continuing to ramp up efficiency through automation and expand to digital platforms. make $79K per year on average in the DC metro area. Entry level jobs require a bachelor’s degree. And there are 5,964 job openings annually in the DC metro area. For more information on LMI data click <https://careertechdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Business-Information-Management_20.pdf#page=6″>here.

Industry Certifications You Can Earn

  • Microsoft Office Expert (MOS Expert) Excel
  • Microsoft Office Expert (MOS Expert) Word
  • Microsoft Office Expert (MOS Expert) Access
  • Microsoft Office Expert (MOS Expert) PowerPoint
  • Salesforce Administrator

Course Sequence

Principles of Business, Marketing, and Finance

Business Management

Entrepreneurship

Practicum in Business Management: Entrepreneurship

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