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Description of the Major
Skills Needed
Sample Occupations
Organizations that have employed Mason Management Graduates
Professional Associations
Student Clubs
SOM Career Library Resources

 

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Description

The management major prepares students to lead people, think strategically, and create successful organizational environments. This includes learning how to motivate human capital, encourage teamwork, identify competitive advantage, build and change organizations, negotiate effectively, make decisions, and succeed in diverse and multicultural work environments. The management major focuses on giving students the skills necessary to set the direction for organizations in a changing world and bring people together to achieve objectives.

Additional information:

• Median salary in 2011: $78,490
• Projected growth: More than average (20-28%)

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Skills Needed

Computer software: Working proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher; Adobe Photoshop Communication skills: Ability to convey messages effectively with coworkers and clients; comfortable with public speaking English language proficiency Teamwork: Ability to work well with others; delegate tasks; deliver presentations Time management: Ability to work under tight deadlines; handle multiple tasks/assignments Managerial experience: Working in office with others as a team, supervision of other co-workers. Clerical operations: Office experience, protocol

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Online Resources for Career Research

• What Can I Do With This Major/Degree?
• Read descriptions of careers from the Occupational Outlook Handbook and O*Net
• American Management Association – Offers management development and educational services 
• American Society for Training and Development – Professional organization
• Global EDGE – Information for International Business Professionals
• Pacific Bridge, Inc. – Recruiting for Asia
• The Trade Zone – World trade information
• College and University Professional Association for Human Resources 
• Consulting Women
• Drake, Beam, Morin – Outplacement services 
• Human Resources, American University 
• HR World 
• International Association for Human Resource Information Management 
• International Foundation of Employee Benefits
• SHIRM (Society for Human Resource Management)

 

Employer Sites

• BearingPoint 
• Deloitte & Touche 
• Ernst & Young 
• PricewaterhouseCoopers 
• Odell Simms & Associates – Consulting firm in Falls Church, VA
• Vanguard – Investment management business
• World Bank - Development group working towards poverty reduction
• Booz, Allen & Hamilton - Management consulting
• Boston Consulting Group - Business consulting firm
• McConnell International - Technology policy and management consulting firm 
• Mercer Consulting - Consulting firm 
• Promar - Consulting firm for Agri-food and branded food and beverage industries 
• Bernard Hodes Grou 
• Watson Wyatt 

 

Sample Occupations

(Connected to the Bureau of Labor and Statistic’s online Occupational Outlook Handbook)

• Adminstrative Services Manager
• Arbitrator/Mediator
• Benefits and Compensation Specialist
• Contract Administrator
• Entrepreneur
• Employer Relations Representative
• Employment Interviewer
• Generalist
• Human Resources Management
• Job Analyst
• Labor Relations Specialist
• Management Analyst
• Purchasing Agent
• Project Manager
• Real Estate and Property Management
• Real Estate Sales Agent
• Recruiter
• Retail Manager
• Sales Manager
• Training Specialist
• Training and Development Managers

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Organizations that have employed Mason Management Graduates

Accenture, Booz Allen Hamilton, Century 21 Capital Realty Corp., Department of Defense, Department of the Interior, Department of the Navy, Department of Transportation, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, General Dynamics Network Systems, General Services Administration, GRC International, IBM, Jobin Realty, Lockheed Martin, MITRE, Praxis, Inc., Prudential Relocation, SAIC, Sallie Mae, SRA International, Stanley Associates, U.S. Army, and TRW

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Sample Professional Associations

• American Management Association
  Provides management education and training, as well as industry information.
• American Society for Training and Development
  Provides local and national networking opportunities, industry information, research, education and job search assistance to the training and development community.
• International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
  Provides industry information and resources, as well as a job database.
• National Association of Real Estate Brokers
  Provides industry information, training and networking opportunities, particularly geared toward minority professionals.
• Professional Convention Management Association
  Provides industry information, networking opportunities, continuing education, and job search resources.
• Society for Human Resource Management
  Provides industry information, publications, networking opportunities and a job database for human resources professionals.
• Society for the Advancement of Management
  Provides industry information, newsletters, networking, leadership opportunities at the local level, and recognition for student participants.
• WorldatWork
  Provides information for compensation and benefits specialists, as well as a job bank.

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Student Clubs

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Society for the Advancement of Management (SAM)
• All SOM student organizations

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Sample SOM Career Services Library Resources

• 101 Best Resumes to Sell Yourself
• Best 109 Internships
• Internship Bible
• Big Book of Jobs (03-04)
• Ace your Case – Consulting Interviews
• Career Opportunities in Banking, Finance and Insurance
• Careers in International Business
• Foot in the Door: Networking your way into the hidden job market
• Networking Survival Guide: Getting success by tapping into the people you know
• Princeton Review Guide to your Career
• Vault Career Guide to Marketing and Brand Management
• Vault Guide to Top 50 Consulting Firms
• WetFeet Insider Guide to Careers in Real Estate

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