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Managers
Managers plan, organize, hire staff, motivate and lead a department or a company or an organization. They use human, technological and financial resources to accomplish their goals. Those in management positions work with support staff and strive to accomplish defined objectives. A manager is expected to offer strategies to high level managers so his department can better meet the company's objectives. In addition an effective manager knows when and how to delegate tasks and provides innovation.
Managers are employed in practically every industry. The three basic levels are Top-level manager, middle manager and lower manager. Typically the title gives an indication of the degree of authority for the position. For example, the general manager has the overall responsibility for a company or an organization.
Top-level managers typically need a thorough understanding of management roles and skills. They're usually responsible for strategic decisions. Middle managers have the task of carrying out the objectives of top-level management. Lower-level managers strive to carry out the plans developed by high-level and mid-level managers.
Top-level managers need to continually asses their progress and provide middle and lower-level managers with an idea of the future plans for each department. Middle-level and lower-level managers may add their own plans to the larger plan.
General managers must keep in mind both the client's needs and the company's objectives when creating business strategies and overseeing the daily operations. General managers usually oversee the revenue and cost elements for a company.
Managers Responsibilities
A manager needs skills such as leadership, motivational communication and interpersonal. Working well with support staff and other managers, setting and meeting deadlines and taking care of conflicts among staff members are important aspects of the occupation. Managers should have effective coaching and leadership abilities, should be detail oriented and have good problem solving skills.
Employment Outlook
Management salaries vary greatly depending on factors such as management level, responsibility level, the size of the company and the industry. In 2008 the median annual wage for general managers was $91,570. Many companies offer managers bonuses and stock options. Since businesses typically prefer to promote from within the company, lower-level managers with effective leadership abilities that have been able to meet company goals may move up to middle and upper management level positions. Some upper-level managers advance into directorship and executive positions.
Managers Education, Certification, and Licensing
Education requirements vary by the management position and the company or organization. Some employers require a bachelor's or an associate degree or some post-secondary education for manager jobs. Some management positions require a master's degree in business administration (MBA). Some helpful courses are project management, time management, interpersonal relations, finance, business law and accounting. Lower level managers seeking to move up to higher level positions may need a college degree.
A college degree is often necessary for management positions, however not all employers require a college degree. Typically, several years of experience is required to move up to a management job. Workers must show they have the skills to be effective in a management position. A solid understanding of the company's computer system helps a worker to be promoted to a management job. Some companies provide a management training program which is often an excellent way to acquire an entry-level management job.
Resources for Managers
Major Employers of Managers
The top job providing industries for managers are wholesalers, healthcare facilities, business service companies, banks, government agencies, retail businesses, insurance companies and schools.
Schools for Managers are listed in the column to the left.
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| School | Locations | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIU Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Akron Institute | OH | Associate | |
| Alvernia College | PA | Master | |
| American InterContinental University | GA, TX | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Andover College | ME | Associate | |
| Angley College Online | Online | Bachelor | |
| Argosy University | AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, MN, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA | Bachelor, Doctorate, Master | |
| Argosy University Online | Online | Bachelor, Doctorate, Master | |
| Ashford University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Baker College Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, Master | |
| Bauder College | GA | Bachelor | |
| Berkeley College | NJ, NY | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Berkeley College Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Berks Technical Institute | PA | Associate | |
| Bethel University | MN | Bachelor, Master | |
| Briarcliffe College | NY | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Brookline College | Online | Bachelor | |
| Brown Mackie College | AZ, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, OH, OK, SC | Associate, Bachelor | |
| California College San Diego | CA | Bachelor, Master | |
| California InterContinental University | CA | Doctorate, Master | |
| Cambridge College | AZ | Associate | |
| Capella University | Online | Bachelor, Doctorate, Master | |
| Career Technical College | LA | Associate | |
| Central Pennsylvania College | PA | Bachelor | |
| Charter College | AK, CA, WA | Associate, Bachelor | |
| CollegeAmerica | AZ, CO, WY | Bachelor | |
| Colorado Technical University | CO, MO, SD | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Colorado Technical University Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Computer Career Center | TX | Associate, Diploma | |
| Concord Law School | Online | Bachelor | |
| Cornerstone University | MI | Bachelor, Master | |
| DeVry Institute of Technology | AB | Bachelor | |
| DeVry University | AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI | Associate, Bachelor | |
| DeVry University Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| ECPI College of Technology | NC, SC, VA | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma | |
| ECPI Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate | |
| Everest College | NV | Associate | |
| Everest Institute | FL, NY | Associate | |
| Everest University | FL | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Everest University Online | Online | Master | |
| Florida Career College | FL | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Florida Tech University Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Gibbs Schools | MA | Associate | |
| Golden Gate University | CA | Bachelor | |
| Golden Gate University Online | Online | Bachelor | |
| Gonzaga University Online | Online | Master | |
| Grand Canyon University | Online | Master | |
| Grantham University | Online | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Harrison College | IN | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Heald College | CA, HI, OR | Associate | |
| Herzing College | MB, ON, QC | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Herzing University | AL, FL, GA, LA, MN, OH, WI | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Herzing University Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Hesser College | NH | Associate, Bachelor | |
| ITT Technical Institute | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master | |
| Independence University | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Jack Welch Management Institute at Chancellor University | Online | Master | |
| Jones International University | Online | Doctorate, Master | |
| Kaplan Career Institute | PA | Associate | |
| Kaplan University | IA, MD, NE | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Keiser University | FL | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Keiser University eCampus Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University | AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MN, MO, NC, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI | Bachelor, Graduate Certificate, Master | |
| Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University Online | Online | Graduate Certificate, Master | |
| Lamson College | AZ | Associate | |
| Liberty University | Online | Bachelor | |
| Lincoln College of Technology | FL | Associate, Bachelor, Coursework | |
| McCann School of Business & Technology | PA | Associate, Diploma | |
| Miller Motte Technical College | NC, TN | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Minnesota School of Business | MN | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master | |
| Missouri College | MO | Associate | |
| Morrison University | NV | Master | |
| National American University | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| National American University Campus | CO, KS, MN, MO, NM, SD | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| National College | IN, KY, OH, TN, VA | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma | |
| Northwestern College | IL | Associate | |
| Norwich University | Online | Master | |
| Ohio Institute of Photography and Technology | OH | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Penn Foster College | Online | Associate | |
| Pioneer Pacific College | OR | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Pittsburgh Technical Institute | PA | Associate | |
| Plaza College | NY | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Post University | CT | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Rasmussen College | FL, IL, MN, ND, WI | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Remington College | HI, SC, TN, TX | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Sanford Brown College | IL, MO, VA | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Sanford Brown Institute | NY, PA | Associate | |
| South University | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| South University Campus | AL, FL, GA, SC | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Southern Technical College | FL | Associate | |
| Southwest Florida College | FL | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Southwestern College | KY, OH | Coursework | |
| Spencerian College | KY | Associate | |
| Stevens Henager College | ID, UT | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Master | |
| Stratford Career Institute | Online | Diploma | |
| Strayer University | AL, DC, DE, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WV | Associate, Certificate, Graduate Certificate | |
| Strayer University Online | Online | Associate, Bachelor, Executive Graduate Certificate, Master, Undergraduate Certificate | |
| Sullivan University | KY | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma, Master | |
| TUI University | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| The Edinburgh Business School | Online | Doctorate, Master | |
| The University of Liverpool | Online | Master | |
| UEI College | CA | Diploma | |
| University of Notre Dame Online | Online | Certificate, Coursework | |
| University of Phoenix | AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY | Bachelor, Doctorate, Master | |
| University of Phoenix Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Utah Career College | UT | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Virginia College Online | Online | Bachelor, Master | |
| Vista College | UT | Certificate | |
| Walden University | Online | Bachelor, Doctorate, Master | |
| Western International University | AZ | Bachelor, Master | |
| Westwood College | CA, CO, GA, TX, VA | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
We have some additional detailed pages at the state level for Managers. These pages include maps focused on the particular state, among other details.
Numbers in parentheses are counts of relevant campus-based schools in the state; online schools may also be available.
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