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Business and Management
College of Business & Management
Careers That Fit You
Turn your interests
into a career
Does the area of business and management peak your interest? Businesses large and small, public
and private are the core of the American economy
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With the right education, you can meet the challenges of a high-tech, global
marketplace in a variety of capacities, including project management, sustainability management,
finance, marketing or human resources
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Consider these statistics reported from
respected sources:
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usiness jobs continue to offer solid opportunities, including accountants, financial advisers,
financial analysts, public relations specialists, sales managers and business operations
managers, HR specialists and marketing managers
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ncreasing financial regulations and the need for greater accountability will drive demand for
accountants and auditors, adding roughly 204,600 jobs to this occupation from 2012 to 2022
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7 percent of all employer firms in the U
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One in two workers in
the private workforce run or work for a small business, and one in four individuals in the total
U
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population is part of the small business community
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n increase in the number of businesses, globalization, changes in financial laws/corporate
governance and increased accountability/regulations are key drivers of higher than average
job growth for both accountants and auditors
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Preparing Workers for the Jobs of Tomorrow
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Retrieved March 12, 2014, from the White House:
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Accountants and Auditors, on the
internet at: http://www
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gov/oco/ocos001
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We can help you
develop the knowledge and skills you need to succeed so you can be prepared to pursue these challenging careers
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They work to understand
clients’ needs, address concerns and present solutions
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Excellent communication skills are needed
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They may approve funding
requests and help in the allocation and disbursement of
money for various programs or to vendors
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Customer Service Representatives answer customer
phone calls and emails to complete transactions,
answer questions or troubleshoot problems
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Successful CSRs
will be friendly, calm under pressure and organized
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They negotiate rates, comply with state and federal
requirements and keep employees informed of changes
in their benefit packages
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Environmental Accountants help businesses save
money, incorporate “green” and eco-friendly technology,
and comply with environmental regulations
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Financial Analysts evaluate the financial plans
of public or private companies, or individuals
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They may advise businesses or individuals on
investments, taxes, insurance, retirement plans
and other financial instruments
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Forensic Accountants/Fraud Investigators perform fraud
and forensic investigations; perform discovery, research
and analyses of electronic data; assess and advise senior
management and their outside legal counsel on complex
business matters and risks that involve financial, fraud and
forensic investigations
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They formulate policies, supervise daily operations and
manage the use of materials and human resources
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General managers are skilled multi-taskers
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They may develop incentive or training
programs
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Internal Auditors verify the effectiveness of their
organization’s internal controls and check for
mismanagement, waste, or fraud; examine and
evaluate their firms’ financial and information systems,
management procedures, and internal controls to ensure
that records are accurate and controls are adequate;
review company operations, evaluating their efficiency,
effectiveness, and compliance with corporate policies
and government regulations
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They may find ways to reduce waste,
create sustainable or ecologically sound operating
processes or use recyclable resources
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Management Consultants are employed by a variety of
companies to take an unbiased view of their management
processes, business goals and objectives, and work
styles
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They are skilled in being
objective and problem-solving
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They gather information on
competitors, pricing and marketing, and help develop
plans for bringing products or services to market
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as you can,
informed decision about your career path
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They negotiate with hotels and other venues,
and determine audio/visual, food and entertainment
requirements
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They combine big picture goals with
detailed plans and are extremely flexible individuals
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They assist in drafting speeches and arranging
interviews, and they monitor public or other stakeholder
perceptions
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They are skilled
writers and communicators
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They may work in an office or manufacturing
setting, making sure work runs smoothly and that deadlines
and budgets are met
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Retail Store Managers are responsible for all aspects
of their store location, including hiring staff, managing
inventory, and overseeing customer service
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Important
qualities include leadership, the ability to mentor and
organizational skills
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They help with patient intake, verify medical
insurance policies, keep records of services and respond
to patient inquiries
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Planning and Operations Managers ensure that business
operations run efficiently
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Operations
managers may incorporate conservation and sustainability
practices as they formulate financial and operational
policies and plans
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Private Detective/Investigators are hired to help
uncover information or solve crimes
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Successful investigators will
have strong communication skills and a combination
of logic, creativity and common sense
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They may help their clients find
work, housing or community supports, and offer advice
and counseling
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Project Managers coordinate and supervise projects
from start to finish
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They have to work with many
different personalities, both inside and outside their
organizations, so people skills are a must
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Sales and Marketing Managers examine customer
and communication needs, and purchasing habits
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They test promotions and pricing,
develop and implement marketing tactics including
advertising, public relations and online social media
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Security Managers/Officers control access to areas
and information
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They are observant, logical and cool under pressure
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They may manage the company’s waste stream,
oversee green building practices and implement
green procurement plans
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Systems Analysts design, test and assess the
interaction between networks of computers, people
and underlying processes to measure their performance
and usability
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Technical Writers/Editors compose and review technical
manuals, instructions, tutorials and other technical
communications
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Resources
Make an educated decision about your career
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American Association of Advertising Agencies
www
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org
Green Biz Group
www
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com
American Association of Healthcare Consultants
www
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net
Green Logistics
www
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org
American Association of Medical Assistants
www
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org
Sustainable Business
www
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com
American Bankers Association
www
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com
Institute of Management Accountants
www
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org
American Hotel & Lodging Association
www
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com
National Federation of Independent Businesses
www
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com
American Institute of CPA’s
www
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org
National Institute for Healthcare Management
www
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org
American Management Association
www
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org
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
www
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org
Association for Accountants and
Financial Professionals in Business
www
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org
Public Relations Society of America
www
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org
ASIS International
www
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org
Deloitte
www
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com
Environmental Protection Agency
www
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gov/sustainability
Union of Concerned Scientists
www
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org
Bureau of Labor Statistics
www
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gov
Salary information
www
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com
EPA on Sustainability
www
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gov/sustainability
Financial Management Association International
www
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org
Websites current at time of publication
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Plus, you can
obtain the ongoing support you need to pursue a career path that’s right for you
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And you can develop the critical business skills that can
help you succeed in many business environments
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Coursework in our bachelor’s degree programs culminates
with the completion of a Senior Project, which addresses real world business needs
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And you can take advantage of the practical experiences our degree programs provide
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If you’re interested in pursuing an advanced degree, you can continue your studies at
DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management
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We focus
on fields where careers are trending towards growth, including accounting and finance,
project management and business operations
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org), a significant mark of institutional quality and integrity
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To help
guide you on the right path to a successful career in business and management, we offer an Associate’s
in Accounting, four undergraduate business degree programs (in Accounting, Business Administration,
Management, and Technical Management) with a variety of specializations
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Our bachelor’s degree programs in Business Administration and Accounting
are suited for students with little or no college experience
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Whatever career path you’d like to pursue, DeVry
University’s admissions advisors can help you determine the program that could be the best fit for you
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The above degree programs can help you develop relevant business skills and knowledge you may use every day on the
job
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You’ll study various
financial tools, tax considerations for individuals and
businesses, and U
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laws and international regulations
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This
specialization has earned accreditation by the Project
Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Accreditation Center
for Project Management
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ales and Marketing — Explore the development
of sales strategies and marketing plans
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Criminal Justice — Combine new knowledge of policies,
laws, ethics and human behavior to enhance your career
in law enforcement, homeland security or court reporting
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ecurity Management — Assess risk from every side:
physical, data, insurance, operations and more
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General Management2 — Gain the insight you need to
compete in a variety of business environments
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mall Business Management & Entrepreneurship —
Learn how to run your own business
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ealth Information Management1 — Learn the new
systems being developed to manage electronic health
records
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The online Technical Management degree program
with Health Information Management specialization at
DeVry University is accredited by the Commission on
Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (CAHIIM)
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cahiim
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Sustainability Management – Combine a strong
background in business and management principles
with an emphasis on renewable technologies and
alternative power sources
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Explore relevant topics, such as resource
conservation, pollution prevention, and efficient,
sustainable energy processes and procedures
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Learn the goals of different kinds
of technical communications and different writing
styles and techniques that can be used to help you
reach your audience
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Become an expert at organization, customer service
and negotiations
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The Society for Human Resource Management
(SHRM) has acknowledged that DeVry University’s
Business Administration, Management and Technical
Management degree programs with the Human Resource
Management specialization fully align with SHRM’s HR
Curriculum Guidebook and Templates
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vailable only in the Technical Management degree program
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T
he Business Administration and Technical Management degree programs when
completed with a project management specialization are accredited by PMI’s Global
Accreditation Center
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Some coursework may be available online only
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