An MBA can create all kinds of new career opportunities for you. Read about some MBA career paths.
Arts, Education, Government, Public Policy and Not-for-Profit MBA Career
Recently, the success of MBA holding professionals as managers in the non-business sector has resulted in increased interest for hiring people holding MBAs. Additionally, this demand for highly trained individuals has led to specialized degree programs in areas like environmental management, health care administration, arts management, educational administration, public administration/ government, and non-profit management.
Educational Management and Administration
Educational administration programs help the private and public school systems find individuals with exceptionally good management skills. These skills are especially in demand, as the schools must operate effectively on limited budgets. Persons with MBAs who focus on education frequently obtain mid to senior positions. You will often find departmental staff and management with MBAs, while faculty and college deans often have doctoral degrees in addition to MBAs.
Environmental Management
While environmental management is often covered in public administration/government management programs, there are other programs that specialize in a large spectrum of environmental topics, including marketing, finance, operations, and international environmental strategy. Civil engineering, environmental engineering, and public policy experience or background is common among students of environmental management. Positions with environmental consulting firms as well as large scale construction and manufacturing companies are often sought after by these students.
Not-for-Profit
Many nontraditional career paths fall within the non-profit category. Colleges often offer a non-profit educational curriculum that may include one or more courses in a set of areas, instead of offering each area as a specialized curriculum. Many non-profit organizations now utilize professional management teams in the place of promoting individuals from within the organization. It is critical for an MBA holder who wants a career with a non-profit to demonstrate to potential employers an affinity to the non-profit.
