Careers in Business Administration and Management

Every company needs people who can establish and implement the policies that will make it run smoothly and successfully. Administrators and managers do this by both overseeing the every-day operation processes and evaluating employee performance. Some specific career opportunities in business administration and management include office manager, sales manager, personnel officer and program coordinator. The variety and range of job duties in business administration and management is related to the size of the organization and the level of specialized skills and experience of the managerial professional. Opportunities in business administration and management exist in almost all environments, including for- and not-for-profit businesses, professional organizations, educational institutions and all levels of government. The California employment outlook for managers is very favorable. The California Employment Development Department projects the classification of general and operations managers to grow by 19.1% for the period 2002-2012 (Source: Labor Market Info www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov).

Necessary Education and Skills for Career Success
Business principles and skills are changing faster than ever in the twenty-first century. Individuals interested in careers in business and management should be able to plan and evaluate work processes, have excellent written and verbal communications skills, work well under pressure with frequent interruptions, and possess strong leadership skills. Business professionals need the ability to work comfortably with many different personality types and with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

General Info About the Program
De Anza College offers certificate and degree programs to help individuals prepare for employment opportunities in the business administration, management, and supervision in a variety of sectors: private industry, non-profit, and government. These programs can be built from a broad selection of courses that allows students to discover where they might be interested in directing their careers.

Business Administration and Management Certificate and Degree Programs

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Certificates of Achievement:

• Business Administration
• Entrepreneurship

Associate Degrees (A.A.):

• Business Administration

For more information contact the Business Administration and Management Department
Business and Computer Systems Division
De Anza L14
(408) 864-8796,8797
www.deanza.edu/businessdept