Those interested in pursuing work outside normal\u00a0business\u00a0parameters should consider these ten potential\u00a0career\u00a0options, each one an excellent fit for those with a\u00a0Master of Business Administration\u00a0education:<\/p>\n
Although they oversee a traditional\u00a0business\u00a0function, human resource managers also work in just about every type of industry. While the position is comfortably at home in office buildings, it also can provide ample opportunities to travel for professional meetings. While at work, these professionals manage the administrative functions of businesses, such as recruiting and hiring new employees, taking care of the benefits program for the company, and coordinating communication between people throughout the organization. Those pursuing an\u00a0MBA\u00a0often want to make sure that the decision was financially valuable, and this job answers that need. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), they have a median pay of over $116,000 per year and expect a faster-than-average growth rate over the next ten years.<\/p>\n
Health service managers help to coordinate and direct facilities for healthcare providers. This includes tasks such as creating work schedules, arranging the budget, representing the healthcare organization in different professional aspects, and working with the organization to create goals and objectives for different departments. The environments they work in can range widely, as well\u2014from managing departments or small healthcare practices to leading entire healthcare facilities. According to the BLS, this field is expected to experience tremendous growth, with the next ten years seeing 32 percent jump in open positions\u2014adding over 100,000 more\u00a0jobs in the field. At UTC, the healthcare administration concentration in our MBA program<\/a> gives students the chance to pursue customize their education to their future goals, earning the credential and building a resume that will help them excel in this field.<\/p>\n With the influx of Big Data in recent years, and the increasing capabilities of businesses to understand and leverage it, the role of data analyst has also become an intriguing\u00a0career\u00a0choice for many. These professionals work to gather and organize data and then analyze it to produce helpful information and guidance. UTC\u2019s\u00a0MBA\u00a0concentration in Business Analytics<\/a>\u00a0can help prepare students for this field. Graduates of the program come away with the skills they need to work in a variety of industries\u2014from healthcare to food service to government agencies. Organizations of all types increasingly turn to data as a means of improving their services for customers and building their organization. With the growing importance of data, these positions will likely be in high demand moving forward.<\/p>\n Those who want to build a\u00a0career\u00a0that uses\u00a0business\u00a0strategies to further a cause may find the nonprofit sector to their liking. Nonprofit managers work for a variety of community-minded organizations and charitable organizations across a wide spectrum of human needs. This\u00a0career\u00a0field, one where you pursue a passion, can be both personally fulfilling and potentially financially rewarding.<\/p>\n Computers continue to become an increasingly important part of everyday life. Worldwide, every organization relies on computers to help them manage tasks from payroll administration to collecting data on customers. Information technology, therefore, has become a very popular\u00a0career\u00a0field with ample opportunities for job growth. Professionals who can help organize and monitor the collection and interpretation of data, manage technology systems, and help organizations remain abreast of the latest technological advancements are in great demand. In fact, the BLS anticipates an 11 percent growth rate over the next decade for over half a million new\u00a0jobs. IT careers came in at a median average of $88,240 in 2019, which means that\u00a0MBA\u00a0grads who pursue this career field will find themselves prepared for a stable yet exciting career\u00a0path.<\/p>\n Medical directors help to oversee the quality of medical care offered by various establishments. They may need to have some experience in the medical field, but as a director, their job revolves around serving in leadership roles. They will help to oversee the care of patients and help develop the policies and procedures used within the medical facility. For those who have a medical background, this position can provide an excellent opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients. Since the medical field as a whole is experiencing tremendous growth\u2014healthcare occupations are projected to add 2.4 million new\u00a0jobs\u00a0by 2029\u2014the need for trained medical directors will also continue to grow.<\/p>\n Public relations professionals help organizations broadcast information about their business and manage their reputation in the public sphere. They may help with fundraising, coordinating campaigns for the\u00a0business, developing and writing press releases, and managing the staff of those who help with fundraising and public campaigns. Talented public relations professionals can maintain the business\u2019s reputation and manage their public personas. With the increasing connectivity of businesses and their customers, thanks to the internet, experienced and educated public relations experts continue to be critically important professionals. This explains why the field anticipates a rapid 9 percent growth rate over the next ten years. And why, according to the BLS, they averaged $116,180 in 2019.<\/p>\n Product and advertising managers help to control how brands promote their organization to target audiences. Within the product-specific sector, these professionals work to better understand the current needs of customers, see how the company’s products can help fill those needs, and create campaigns that help to generate interest in the products and services the organization offers. With the strategies, management, and leadership qualities they mastered in school,\u00a0MBA\u00a0graduates are well-positioned to successfully lead in this area\u2014a field that averaged a median pay of $135,900 per year in 2019.<\/p>\n Community service managers play an important role in supporting the public. They can work with a variety of populations, ranging from the very young to elderly. Others might work with specific groups\u2014veterans, for example. Whatever field they find themselves in, these professionals will use their analytic skills to understand the value of the different programs, draft proposals, work with program stakeholders, and do work that allows them to serve their target population. This offers a rewarding\u00a0career\u00a0for\u00a0MBA\u00a0graduates who want to make a difference in their community.<\/p>\n For those who believe they would enjoy working with athletes and professional sports teams, becoming a sports manager may be just the ticket. A sports manager working with a professional team will help to take care of anything related to the team, outside the games and practices. This can include contracts, managing schedules, promoting the team, and serving as the spokesman and representative for the team.\u00a0 Additionally, the\u00a0MBA finance concentration at UTC<\/a>\u00a0can help students prepare for roles such as this. It provides the insights needed to budget and plan the financial future for a professional sports team or league.<\/p>\n Careers for\u00a0MBA\u00a0graduates are wide and varied. Each potential\u00a0career\u00a0option offers the opportunity for graduates to use the\u00a0business\u00a0skills learned in different ways.\u00a0 In essence, an\u00a0MBA\u00a0does not limit you to working a typical\u00a0business\u00a0job.\u00a0 Rather, it opens a world of opportunities, helping prepare you for careers that align with your passions and interests.<\/p>\n Want to learn more about how an\u00a0MBA\u00a0can help you pursue your passions? Take a minute to explore the\u00a0MBA\u00a0programs of UTC<\/a>. See how our engaging and rigorous programs can prepare you for the direction you want to take your\u00a0career.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Those interested in pursuing work outside normal\u00a0business\u00a0parameters should consider these ten potential\u00a0career\u00a0options, each one an excellent fit for those with a\u00a0Master of Business Administration\u00a0education: Human Resource Managers Although they oversee a traditional\u00a0business\u00a0function, human resource managers also work in just about every type of industry. While the position is comfortably at home in office buildings, it… <\/p>\n\n
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