Careers in Business Administration
What Can I Do With A Degree In Business Administration?
Effective managers are needed at all levels of business, industry, and government - from first-line supervisors to top executives - to plan and direct the work of the organization, set policy, establish channels of communication, and evaluate the work that is done.
Entry-level opportunities for business graduates are categorized by the following functional areas: accounting, finance, human resources, management, marketing, management information systems, production, and operations. Individual internships in Business Administration (BUS 198I) provide students with work experience directly related interests. This experience can enhance their academic progress and increase their employability upon graduation.
Entry-level positions for business graduates typically involve training programs. The approach to training varies from highly structured programs to less formalized on-the-job training situations. Formal management trainee programs are most frequently found in finance, trade, and manufacturing companies and in government agencies.
Many graduates pursue an MBA at UCR or continue their studies in areas such as law, public administration, or urban planning at one of the many distinguished graduate or professional schools.
| Representative Job Titles and Areas of Specialization | Places of Employment |
|---|---|
| Account Executive Purchasing Agent Financial Planning Administrative Analyst Assistant Controller Auditor Bank Examiner Traffic Analyst Budget Analyst Buyer Claims Representative Employment Interviewer Management Trainee Network Specialist Insurance Underwriter Internal Revenue Officer Job Analyst Labor Relations Specialist Management consulting Financial Analyst Market Research Analyst Marketing/Sales Materials management Methods Analyst Personnel analyst Product/Brand Manager Account Manager Administration Consultant Project Manager Contract Administrator Production/Operations Cost Analyst Production Planner Credit Analyst Public Administration Finance Public Relations Representative Systems Analyst Health Administrator Information systems Human Resources Management Bank Officer Training Speicalist Telecommunication Specialist |
Accounting firms Investment firms Banks Market research firms Public Relation firms Hospitals Research/development firms Trade associations Office of Personnel Management General Accounting Office Universities, colleges, and other educational institutions Insurance companies Aerospace industry Chambers of Commerce Professional associations Publishing companies Radio/T.V. industry Retailers Public Utility companies Federal Government Comptroller of the Currency Computer Software Firms Advertising agencies Magazines, newspapers, periodicals Manufacturing firms Engineering firms Financial services Regional planning councils Import-export companies Management consulting firms City, county, and state government Internal Revenue Service |
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