Management & Entrepreneurship
The Management & Entrepreneurship Career Cluster focuses on keeping organizations and businesses running smoothly. The work of this cluster is to plan and evaluate business strategies, lead teams, launch businesses, and solve problems to foster business growth.
What's included?
- Business information management
- Entrepreneurship & small business
- Leadership & operations
- Project management
- Regulation
Quick facts
Across industries
Employers range from small start-ups to Fortune 500 companies and from rural to urban businesses.
Flexible workspaces
Remote and hybrid work that spiked during the pandemic remains common in this field.
Technological innovation
AI, digital technology, and other advances are reshaping the marketplace and requiring new skills from workers.
Ongoing adaptation
Industries grow and shrink in response to economic trends and the global marketplace.
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Do you like problem-solving and leading a team? A career in this cluster might be a good fit for you. Think about how many of the following statements apply to you.
Things I like to do:
- Start new projects or businesses
- Lead a team
- Help people grow
- Solve complex problems
- Find ways to earn money
Ways to describe me:
- I'm a self-starter
- I'm confident and organized
- I'm good at talking to people
- I like setting goals
- I’m creative and motivated
Problems I want to solve:
- How can we grow good ideas into real businesses?
- How do we help businesses run better?
- How do we create products people love?
- How can people be motivated to do their best work?
- How can businesses make a positive difference?
Source: The National Career Clusters Framework Career Interest Survey from Advance CTE
Careers in this cluster are all related to helping businesses succeed.
Explore careers by their typical level of education below. Click on a career title to see an occupation profile with average pay and other details, plus links to local training programs that can help you prepare.
High school diploma or less, plus some training
A brief training course or on-the-job experience can help you qualify for these jobs.
Customer service representatives
Office clerks
Payroll and timekeeping clerks
Receptionists and information clerks
Secretaries and administrative assistants
Shipping, receiving, and inventory clerks
Short-term certificate or associate’s degree
Most jobs in these careers require community or technical college training, related work experience, or an associate’s degree.
Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks
Supervisors of office and administrative support workers
Human resources assistants
New accounts clerks
Procurement clerks
Bachelor's degree
Most jobs in these careers require a four-year degree and often require related experience.
Management analysts
General and operations managers
Loss prevention managers
Regulatory affairs managers
Compensation, benefits, and job analysis specialists
Human resources specialists
Labor relations specialists
Business continuity planners
Quality control systems managers
Operations research analysts
Graduate degree
Most jobs in these careers require a graduate degree and extensive related experience.
Chief executives
Chief sustainability officers