Business Management Job Opportunities

Earn Your Degree in Business Management from Rasmussen College

People with business skills will always be in high demand. That’s why earning a degree in Business Management from Rasmussen College is one of the best decisions you can make.

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Business Management Overview
Why Earn a Degree in Business Management?

The Minnesota Department of Economic Security projects that jobs in managerial and administrative occupations will be the third fastest growing occupational group in the state through the year 2008, adding over 27,000 jobs.

Note: The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management is currently offered at Rasmussen College's Minnesota campuses only.

Business Management Job Salary Data

Nationally, the median wage for Business Managers is $4,640 per month ($26.78 per hour). Half of all Business managers earn between $2,910 and $6,890 per month ($16.78 and $39.75 per hour).

Sales Worker Supervisors
Sales Worker Supervisors oversee the work of salespeople. They may oversee all salespeople in the store or just in their department. Supervisors hire and train salespeople. They may fire or promote workers. During training, they assist salespeople with complicated sales procedures, such as returns and exchanges. Then, they evaluate those items and determine if they can be resold. Once salespeople have experience, supervisors evaluate their work. They suggest ways salespeople can improve their sales skills.

Sales Worker Supervisors have administrative duties. They develop work schedules and assign workers to different duties. In stores that do not have time clocks, they record the number of hours employees work. In small stores, supervisors keep track of the store's sales and expenses. In addition, supervisors take inventory of the merchandise. They reorder items that are out of stock. When they add new items, supervisors determine their prices. They also keep track of which items sell quickly. Supervisors occasionally write reports about their department's sales and purchases. They attend meetings and suggest ways for store officials to increase sales. They may also create return and exchange policies and set sales goals for their departments.

Sales Worker Supervisors talk to customers about products, services and personnel. They resolve conflicts between customers and salespeople. They make sure that merchandise is properly displayed and priced according to advertisements.

Nationally, the median wage for retail sales worker supervisors is $2,630 per month ($15.18 per hour). Half of all Sales Worker Supervisors earn between $2,010 and $3,510 per month ($11.60 and $20.27 per hour).

Office Managers
Office Managers usually work in either customer service or clerical support. Their specific work tasks depend on the office, but they share many common duties. Managers plan the work of office and support staff. They consider the strengths of each worker, deadlines and the requirements of the job. Managers oversee staff to ensure the work is done properly and on time. They review each person’s clerical work or listen to how they deal with customers. Managers also evaluate staff performance and record this information in personnel files.  If workers perform poorly, managers meet with them to discuss problems.  They often help workers to improve their performance. They might send them to a training course or arrange personal counseling.

Office Managers interview and hire new staff. When new employees start work, managers orient them to the office and its procedures. They often teach new staff how to use the phone system, office equipment and computer system. In addition, managers explain new procedures for regular staff. They train workers to operate new equipment or computer software. In some cases, they arrange for outside training.

Office Managers resolve office problems. They settle conflicts with upset customers or among staff members. They sometimes meet with union representatives to discuss work problems. Managers also consult with top managers about progress or problems in their department. They often suggest ways to improve office procedures.

Office Managers perform many administrative duties. They compile data about their department and present it to top managers. They write progress reports. They make sure that office equipment runs properly. When it is needed, they request new equipment. In addition, office managers keep records, order supplies and help plan budgets.

Nationally, the median wage for Office Managers is $3,330 per month ($19.19 per hour). Half of all Office Managers earn between $2,580 and $4,330 per month ($14.87 and $24.96 per hour).

Administrative Services Managers
Administrative Services Managers try to find ways of improving the work that is done by support services staff. They study how work gets done in the office. Then, they suggest more efficient and cost effective ways of getting the work done. They write reports and prepare budgets. When necessary, they teach or provide training to coworkers on new or changed office procedures.

Some Administrative Services Managers oversee buildings or other facilities. They supervise the workers who maintain the building, take care of the grounds and clean the offices. They oversee repairs and any construction or renovation that is needed. They may manage the rental of office space. Some managers are responsible for getting rid of surplus or unclaimed property.

Nationally, the median wage for Administrative Services Managers is $4,840 per month ($27.95 per hour). Half of all Administrative Services Managers earn between $3,410 and $6,780 per month ($19.66 and $39.12 per hour).

Human Resources Managers
Human Resources Managers keep records and write reports. For example, they prepare forecasts of employment needs, using statistical data to make decisions. They prepare information for staff about pay or benefits. They develop ways to improve employment policies and give reports to officers. Human Resources Managers also write manuals for managers about topics, such as how to avoid discrimination. They investigate work accidents and write reports. They also write termination notices when employees are fired.

Human Resources Managers have many other duties. They contract with vendors to provide employee services. They represent the company at personnel hearings. Some Human Resources Managers work in the area of labor relations. They study laws and decisions about labor contracts to assess trends. They also negotiate new labor contracts and resolve disputes.

Human Resources Managers, who specialize in training, perform many of the same tasks as other Human Resources Managers. In addition, they set training policies and schedules. They train instructors and supervisors. They write training manuals and create visual aids. In some industries, Training Managers interpret policies on apprenticeship programs. They also provide information to trainees and labor representatives.

Nationally, the median wage for Human Resources Managers is $5,860 per month ($33.82 per hour). Half of all Human Resources Managers earn between $4,310 and $7,830 per month ($24.86 and $45.15 per hour).

Marketing Managers
Marketing Managers identify and keep track of trends in buying and selling. They do this by reading trade journals and attending trade shows. They work with other managers to take advantage of these trends. When managers find new trends, they think of ideas for new products. If a new product is created, marketing managers monitor its development. They also work with advertising managers to figure out how to make the product attractive to buyers.

Marketing Managers handle conflicts, such as copyright infringement, which has to do with preventing competitors from copying merchandise. They also handle matters of royalty sharing, which has to do with sharing profits with people outside the company who may have helped to invent products or services.

Marketing Managers use computers to write marketing plans and analyze research. They may also hire, train, and supervise marketing and sales staff.

Nationally, the median wage for Marketing Managers is $7,100 per month ($40.97 per hour). Half of all Marketing Managers earn between $5,010 and $9,860 per month ($28.92 and $56.87 per hour).