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BriefcaseA briefcase illustration to indicate business career information.Business, Management & Administration

Have you ever run a lemonade stand, started a lawn service, or sold something door-to-door when you were growing up?

Then you should consider a career in Business, Management, and Administration.

As long as there are growing businesses, there will be a need for people to manage the various operations of those businesses.

The career pathways found here exist within all businesses, regardless of the industry, which is why these careers are so durable.

Every business needs to sell their product or service, making marketers and salespeople invaluable.

Every business needs to manage their day-to-day operations, giving managers and supporting administrators many options for employment.

There are hotels, restaurants, and entertainment facilities everywhere, allowing workers in hospitality to find work across the country.

All businesses and individuals need to manage their money, so accountants and financial specialists will continue to be in high demand.

Marketing
sales professional

Marketing involves helping business sell and market their product, whether to consumers or other businesses. Almost every business in every industry needs marketing and sales to make sure they are targeting the right customer and generating enough revenue.

Jobs In Demand:
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Marketing Manager
  • Retail Merchandiser
  • Sales Professional and Manager
  • Telemarketer

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Next Ten Years
  • 5.9% Job Growth
  • 17,770 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$23,685

Average

$39,350

Experienced

$84,465

Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Business, Management, & Administration
manager

These careers are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the business, whether managing the company overall, overseeing the operations or a division, or supporting the company's administration.

Jobs In Demand:
  • Administrative/Office Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Human Resource Manager
  • General Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Owner

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Next Ten Years
  • 4.5% Job Growth
  • 32,810 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$32,699

Average

$60,174

Experienced

$105,199

Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Finance
bank teller

The fastest growing fields in Finance are in financial planning, investment services, and insurance, helping people better manage their money and retirement. Finance jobs are also plentiful within companies, managing day-to-day cash flow, accounting, and reporting.

Jobs In Demand:
  • Accountant
  • Credit Analyst
  • Financial Planner
  • Insurance Sales Agent
  • Personal Banker

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Next Ten Years
  • 12.2% Job Growth
  • 6,207 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$37,768

Average

$58,914

Experienced

$96,270

Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Hospitality & Tourism
baker

The hospitality field continues to explode as more people begin retirement, or simply feel more financially well-off. This means more people are staying at hotels and resorts, eating out at restaurants, or visiting amusement parks and casinos.

Jobs In Demand:
  • Caterer
  • Chef/Cook
  • Gaming Operator/Staff
  • Hotel Clerk/Manager
  • Restaurant Staff

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Next Ten Years
  • 10.4% Job Growth
  • 28,939 New Job Openings
  • Source: WORKnet Wisconsin
Annual Salary Range
Annual Salary Range
Experience Level Salary Range
Entry-Level

$19,357

Average

$26,284

Experienced

$39,270

Source: WORKnet Wisconsin

Pathway Specific Courses

Course Number Course Name Department Pathway Prerequisite Suggested Grade Level(s)
2330 Algebra II Mathematics Business, Management & Administration Algebra I (2110) or teacher recommendation 9, 10, 11, 12
8580 AP Computer Science Principles Computer Science Business, Management & Administration Successful Completion of Algebra 1; must meet college eligibility requirements to take for college credit. 9, 10, 11, 12
3420 AP Environmental Science Science Business, Management & Administration Successful completion of Biology (3220) or Honors Biology (3221) with a B or higher. Strongly recommend completion or concurrent enrollment in Chemistry (3330) or Honors Chemistry (3331) 10, 11, 12
8570 College EDD (Engineering Design & Development) PLTW Technology & Engineering Business, Management & Administration Intro. To Engineering Design (IED 8510) and one other PLTW course 12
8510 College IED (Introduction To Engineering Design) PLTW Technology & Engineering Business, Management & Administration None; must meet college eligibility requirements to take for college credit. 9, 10, 11, 12
8520 College POE (Principles Of Engineering) PLTW Technology & Engineering Business, Management & Administration Intro. to Engineering Design (IED 8510), or Instructor Permission. Also, concurrently enrolled in a college preparatory math course; must meet college eligibility requirements to take for college credit. 10, 11, 12
5110 French 1 World Languages Business, Management & Administration None 9, 10, 11, 12
2610 Intro To Block-Based Programing Computer Science Business, Management & Administration None 9, 10, 11, 12
2620 Intro To Text-Based Programing Computer Science Business, Management & Administration Intro to Block-Based Programming (2610) or teacher consent, Algebra I or concurrent enrollment (2110) 9, 10, 11, 12