Business and Finance Career Pathways

• Consulting:

A management analyst, also known as a management consultant or business analyst, works with a company’s leaders to solve problems. Some consulting firms focus on a single industry like healthcare, IT, or marketing, while others serve many industries or focus on particular issues like regulatory compliance or employee engagement. Duties typically include collecting data, analyzing operations, designing systems and procedures, and identifying ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Human Resources:

HR specialists may manage recruiting efforts, onboard new hires, oversee compensation and benefits, handle training and development, and manage employee relations. Today the business function of Human Resources is often called People Operations, a more progressive approach to managing people by incorporating employee well-being, engagement, and company culture.

• Operations:

Roles in business operations focus on helping a company run smoothly and create revenue. Day-to-day activities often include researching sales/marketing techniques, managing processes like the supply chain, and hiring new employees to meet project goals.