Careers in the management and entrepreneurship cluster are all related to helping businesses succeed.
Some opportunities in the cluster require only a high-school diploma, including administrative assistants and office clerks.
Some college or an associate’s degree is needed to work as an occupational health and safety technician, customs broker, or human resources assistant.
Most jobs in this cluster require a bachelor’s degree. These include management analysts, project management specialists, managers of human resources, compliance, facilities, safety, and more. They also include specialty roles such as sustainability specialists and agents for artists or athletes.
And some occupations require a graduate degree—such as chief executives, statisticians, and industrial-organizational psychologists.
Many entrepreneurial careers offer opportunities for people who don’t have formal education credentials but have skills and experience or a specialty certification. Entrepreneurs can learn to start their own businesses in fields as diverse as the arts, landscaping and construction, or personal care and wellness.
Is a career in management or entrepreneurship right for you? Here are some points to keep in mind:
- People who enjoy schedules, systems, and efficiency tend to thrive in this cluster.
- Typical work schedules are 9-5, five days a week, depending on the company. But some careers, especially in startups or highly competitive firms, may have long or unpredictable hours.
- Some careers in this field involve high responsibility and decision-making pressure, requiring skills like conflict navigation, crisis management, and emotional intelligence.
- Positions using data analytics to support business operations, such as business analyst or data analyst, are seeing rapid growth.
- Many occupations in this cluster offer potential for career advancement with increasing responsibility and income.
Whatever your career direction, you can find options that fit. Keep exploring at CareerOneStop.org/ExploreCareers
