Turn your entrepreneurial ideas into a thriving business career.
In this program, students will develop a practical background in daily business operations,
spanning the major fields of practice. Students will gain the knowledge and skills
necessary to enter or advance in Business. Students can focus on one or more of the
areas such as business management, marketing or finance.
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Career Outlook in Michigan
| Career Title |
Median Salary |
Annual Openings |
| General and Operations Managers |
$99,205 |
7,457 |
| Financial Managers |
$133,543 |
1,719 |
| Management Analysts |
$89,580 |
1,779 |
What do General and Operations Managers do?
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Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement.
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Direct and coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with the production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
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Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services.
What skills do General and Operations Managers have?
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Active Listening:
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
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Speaking:
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Monitoring:
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Did You Know?
Programs for General and Operations Managers can lead to other interesting professions, including: