While a small percentage (about 10 to 15 percent) of business degree students continue their education in graduate school by earning an MBA (Masters of Business Administration) or MMA (Masters of Marketing) degrees, many more enter the workforce right away and serve in a variety of roles, including entry-level managers. An entry level manager is someone who is responsible for overseeing others and aspects of a business unit or function. For example, an entry-level manager at an automotive branch or retail store may supervise multiple salesmen and be responsible for operating the collections function of the business. Holding an internship during your undergraduate studies or obtaining an MBA can help you land an entry-level management job.
Human resources is one of the widest fields available on the job market. A business degree with an internship during your undergraduate years in a Human Resources department may prepare you to wok as a Human resources specialist for a business or for city, state or even the federal government. Human resources specialists help recruit new employees, conduct new hire and exit interviews, hire new staff and train existing employees in benefits. Human resources specialist may also train employees in company initiatives, public speaking, presentation and communication skills.
A Financial Analyst helps people decide how to invest their money in order to accomplish their financial goals. Financial analysts work for banks and insurance companies as well as security firms. They may often help corporations and businesses with their investments as well. This role involves research, data analysis, presentation and interpersonal skills. Students with business degrees may move into this position and often obtain an MBA with a finance concentration or another specialized certification such as a CFA (Certified Financial Analyst) or CFP (Certified Financial Planner).
Graduates with business degrees are prepared for work as Public Relations Specialists. Public Relations Specialists have strong interpersonal and organizational skills. They often plan organizational or corporate functions, handle media relations for a company or run political campaigns. Public relations specialists enjoy work for businesses or non-profit organizations and seek to understand the needs and interests of the community in which their business operates. These people work to build mutually beneficial relationships between companies and communities and use their business education to help companies understand the vital connection between success and a positive public image.