The business world presents opportunities for creative and motivated individuals who excel in leadership, teamwork, and collaboration. With a huge demand for individuals trained to lead their companies to success, the versatile set of skills you’ll develop by pursuing a degree in management from PLNU will open doors and opportunities that are seemingly endless.
At PLNU, our management program aims to set you up for success with two objectives:
- Equipping you with the intellectual and professional tools needed to assume positions of responsibility
- Helping you to understand the different areas and demands of the workplace for leadership, organizational behavior, operations management, finance, and strategy
These objectives and your choice of a concentration in entrepreneurship or supply chain will set you up to be a leader of purpose and influence.
Job outlook for management careers
For administrative services and facilities managers (one of the most common careers PLNU alumni pursue with this degree), employment is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What can you do with a management degree?
Many graduates of the PLNU management program have gone on to work in industries such as website development, sales, social media, interior design, insurance, and much more. The opportunities are limitless with a degree in management because companies and organizations always have a demand for leadership to help them grow and achieve their goals.
Some of the positions PLNU graduates currently hold:
General and Operations Managers
2020 Median annual salary: $123,880
General and operations managers are responsible for managing activities that are part of the production of services in wide-ranging fields from social media to election campaigns. Operations managers' responsibilities include human resource management, asset management, and cost management. Their indirect responsibilities can include interacting with the managers in other functional areas within the organization whose roles have an impact on operations.
Necessary attributes and skills:
- Managing the operations process
- Embracing design, planning, and control
- Emphasizing performance improvement and operations strategy
- Open communication with staff and constituents
- Innovative thinking for improvement of programs and strategies
Administrative Services and Facilities Managers
2020 Median annual salary: $98,890
Administrative services and facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently. The specific responsibilities vary, but these managers typically maintain facilities and supervise activities that include recordkeeping, mail distribution, and office upkeep. In a small organization, they may direct all support services and may be called the business office manager. Large organizations may have several layers of administrative managers who specialize in different areas.
Necessary attributes and skills:
- Supervise clerical and administrative staff
- Set goals and deadlines for their department
- Develop, manage, and monitor records
- Recommend changes to policies or procedures in order to improve operations, such as reassessing supplies or recordkeeping
- Monitor facilities to make sure that they remain safe, secure, and well maintained
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery, equipment, and electrical and mechanical systems
- Make sure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards and comply with regulations
Management Consultants and Business Analysts
2020 Median annual salary: $87,660
Management consultants and business analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s or product’s efficiency. They work one-on-one with an organization offering advice and guidance to encourage growth and long-term solutions when it comes to methods, equipment, revenue, expenditure, and employment reports.
Necessary attributes and skills:
- Data collection and analysis
- Interviewing skills and communication of ideas
- Ingenuity to develop solutions or alternative practices
- Creativity and consistency with presentations or written reports
Take the lead and make your mark in an organization or company
The robust set of skills you can develop by pursuing a degree in management from PLNU prepares you to accomplish the vision and goals of companies through leadership, delegation, and communication. Learn what it takes to be at the forefront of a company while manifesting its success.
Take the first step on your journey and apply to PLNU today, or get connected with one of our counselors for additional support and to answer any questions you may have.
