Davenport University (DU) - Entrepreneurial Studies

Job Description

Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of chief executives in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 369,900
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 385,300
• Percent Job Growth: 4.20%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 20%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of general and operations managers in our career profile section.

Salary and Wages

• Total Employment: 4,640
• Average Annual Salary: $104,510
• Average Hourly Rate: $50.25
• Number of Employed Per 1,000 Jobs in The Area: 213
• Percentage of the Share of Total Employment Compared to the National Share: 90%

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 1,767,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 1,848,600
• Percent Job Growth: 4.60%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 1%

Job Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of social and community service managers in our career profile section.

Projections

• Total Employment (2010): 134,100
• Total Employment Projected (2020): 169,900
• Percent Job Growth: 26.70%
• Percent of Business Teachers, Postsecondary That Are Self-Employed: (2010): 5%

Job Description

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Read more about working environment, educational requirements, and potential salary of business teachers, postsecondary in our career profile section.