It’s not always easy to know what your career path will look like once you graduate, but we can help you. For your future career in business, it’s useful to learn and improve your English in a business setting.
In this blog post, we’ll look at some of the impressive careers a degree in Business Management can lead to.
1. Business adviser
As a business adviser, you offer specialist services in the areas you have expert knowledge of.
Daily tasks may include:
- looking at the business needs
- making a business action plan
- going to meetings to find out news and information
- looking at the business processes to find ways of improving them
The skills needed for this job include:
- a good understanding of business areas e.g. sales, finance, etc
- solid spoken and written communication
- ability to analyse the results of tests
- creativity to solve problems and create new ideas
Employers may look for work experience, including:
- success in business management (this could be in finance, human resources or other businesses areas)
- financial planning
- information technology (IT)
- analytics
2. Business analyst
A business analyst reviews feedback about a company’s services, processes and products. They also look at the advantages and risks of ideas, tell departments what these are and what needs changing.
Regular duties may include:
- talking with others about ideas
- looking at the positives and negatives of ideas
- deciding what to do for the company to succeed
Some of the skills which would be good for this role include:
- communication
- motivation
- analysing
- an understanding of business
Work experience appreciated by employers within business management may include:
- critical thinking
- IT
3. Business development manager
A business manager connects with customers, coworkers and suppliers and makes plans for improving profits and processes.
This is achieved through responsibilities such as:
- finding business opportunities
- choosing suitable contacts in companies
- creating plans and strategies
- training staff to be confident in the company and its products
This role requires skills such as:
- project management skills
- organisation
- strategic thinking
- the confidence to begin projects
Experience in areas like sales or marketing is something employers look for in a business development manager. It's also good to have skills in:
- communication
- maths
- effective marketing techniques
4. Data scientist
A data scientist collects information and looks at the results to predict customer behaviours.
They do tasks like:
- creating reports about what existing customers do
- deciding if information sources are reliable
- developing data collection plans
- completing research to help with business procedures
The skills involved in this position include:
- problem-solving abilities
- planning and organisation
- teamwork
- excellent attention to detail
The experience needed for this job can depend on which area of work you’d like to do. Whether it’s business, healthcare or physics, the information learned through a role in your chosen area will be valuable to employers.
5. Project manager
A project manager controls the overall projects and makes sure the processes work well. Lots of different organisations and businesses have somebody in this role as there’s a lot of demand.
Their jobs include:
- starting projects through calculating budgets
- organising teams and resources
- setting goals and creating schedules
- overseeing the project by monitoring the team, budget and progress
- making any changes needed as the project progresses
Valuable skills for this role include:
- excellent organisation
- communication skills
- staying efficient under pressure
- applying specialised knowledge to projects
Managing projects either in classes at university or outside of your education will give you key skills needed for this job. It will also show employers how interested you are in your work which can help you when applying for jobs. Employers are always looking for people who are passionate about their industries.
These jobs need qualities like:
- research techniques
- teamwork
- business knowledge
- management
It’s important to look for university courses which help you gain these skills as well as knowledge about the subject. A Russell Group university, like Newcastle, can give you access to the best resources and expertise. You learn everything you need for the daily excitements and challenges of your future career.
Our Business Management BA Honours degree provides you with the skills and knowledge to succeed. By offering work placements with respected, global companies, we’ll provide you with practical experience which you can apply in your future job roles.
We’re also part of an elite group of business schools worldwide. We hold triple accreditation from the three internationally-recognised bodies (AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA).
So, you’ll gain a degree from a high-quality school and you’ll also be part of the top 1% of business schools worldwide.
Ready to discover how to develop your career?
There’s a lot of information available online about your future career options and you may not know where to start. We offer support and advice at Newcastle University to make this easier for you.
We have also created a free career guide which you can use to plan your career path. It includes excellent information about your options, the support we offer through your degree and more. Download your free copy and find out how we can help you in your career.
