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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)
1100 Accounting Principles TC Business Business, Management & Administration 11, 12
1352 Advanced Fashion Design Family & Consumer Sciences Business, Management & Administration Fashion Design 9, 10, 11, 12
8410 A/B Advanced Spanish Literacy Reading & Writing World Language Business, Management & Administration Participation in the bilingual program, demonstration of Spanish Literacy, or teacher approval 9, 10, 11, 12
1111 Business Law TC Business Business, Management & Administration 11, 12
1340 A/B Culinary Arts 1 TC Family & Consumer Sciences Business, Management & Administration 11, 12
1341 A/B Culinary Arts 2 TC Family & Consumer Sciences Business, Management & Administration Culinary Arts 1 11, 12
7110 Digital Photography Technology & Engineering Business, Management & Administration 9, 10, 11, 12
1110 Introduction to Business TC Business Business, Management & Administration 10, 11, 12
1120 Introduction to Entrepreneurship TC Business Business, Management & Administration Previous business course 11, 12
8200 A/B Japanese 1 World Language Business, Management & Administration 9, 10, 11, 12
8201 A/B Japanese 2 World Language Business, Management & Administration Japanese 1 9, 10, 11, 12
8202 A/B Japanese 3 (CAPP) World Language Business, Management & Administration Japanese 2 11, 12
8203 A/B Japanese 4 World Language Business, Management & Administration Japanese 3 (CAPP) 11, 12
1190 Marketing Principles TC Business Business, Management & Administration 11, 12
8400 A/B Spanish 1 World Language Business, Management & Administration 9, 10, 11, 12
8401 A/B Spanish 2 World Language Business, Management & Administration Spanish 1 9, 10, 11, 12
8402 A/B Spanish 3 World Language Business, Management & Administration Spanish 2 9, 10, 11, 12
8403 A/B Spanish 4 World Language Business, Management & Administration Spanish 3; *there is no prerequisite for native Spanish-speaking students 9, 10, 11, 12
8404 A/B Spanish 5 (CAPP) World Language Business, Management & Administration Spanish 4 11, 12
8405 A/B Spanish 6 World Language Business, Management & Administration Spanish 5 (CAPP) 12
1192 Sports & Entertainment Marketing Business Business, Management & Administration 9, 10, 11, 12