Studies & Degrees in Management
Choose where you would like to study Management:
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Level: Professional Development
Location: Barcelona
Level: Professional Development
Location: Madrid
Level: Professional Development
Location: Madrid
Management is a broad topic that includes all of the skills needed for decision-making within the structure of a company or other hierarchical organization. The majority of management students end up working at for-profit corporations, but the skills learned in a management program can equally be applied to nonprofit organizations and the public sector. Due to its complexity and the near-infinite variety of possible situations that a manager might face, management programs have a tendency to focus on personal development and general skills, meaning they must necessarily cover topics in psychology and sociology as well as accounting, budgeting, and other more utilitarian skills.
Personal Qualities
- Ability and desire to lead others and make difficult decisions
- Extraversion and sociability – networking is key
- Organization and attention to detail
- A variety of personal interests
Study Options
Due to their immense popularity among students in colleges and universities around the world, management programs can be found at countless schools and institutions. As a result, making a decision about where to study can be a long and challenging process. Before choosing a business program, take a look at their statistics regarding recent graduates. If a significant percentage of recent graduates are working in high-level management positions at multiple organizations, then the schools is probably worthwhile. If, on the other hand, the statistics are hard to find or show that graduates all end up at the same few places, it’s advisable to look elsewhere. A school that produces high-level managers has two advantages: first, it indicates a high quality of instruction and education; second, it provides an excellent alumni network that will be invaluable as you climb the career ladder in management.
Management is available as an undergraduate major, and it is an excellent choice for those who want to find remunerative employment immediately after graduation, and are less interested in spending their college years on more artistic or intellectual pursuits. After graduating from a 4-year or 2-year management program, it’s expected that students will spend several years in the field, working at a company and gaining real-world experience before returning to complete graduate school. MBA programs, the standard for graduate-level management training, expect applicants to show significant work experience and networking.
Career Options
Because every organization on earth requires managers, there is no limit to the career possibilities for management students. It is important to note, however, that the industries may vary but the nature of the work typically does not. In other words, a manager at a shoe store will do work strikingly similar to that of a manager at a publishing house. This creates a certain versatility and diversity of options for people with degrees in management, but it also means that their unique passions and creative skills may not be applied in their day-to-day work environment. Careers in management are an excellent choice for people who enjoy networking, decision making, and profit maximization, but it is a mistake to take it as a default or “one-size-fits-all” option for people who cannot decide what to study.