Management Careers

Leadership in Action

A passion for leadership can translate into a fulfilling management career in any industry. Hone your skillset with communication and managerial skills on your own time with a degree with a focus in management from DeVry University or its Keller School of Management. Our experienced professors will help you gain the knowledge you need to pursue a new managerial career or enhance your abilities in an existing position.

Classes Start Every 8 Weeks

Whether you know exactly where you're heading, or you're still planning your next steps, it all starts with a simple conversation. Let’s talk.


Professional Responsibilities

A degree in management from DeVry or Keller can prepare you for professional responsibilities including:

  • Preparing and analyzing financial documents as an accountant or auditor
  • Designing and developing software applications as a systems software engineer
  • Developing business plans, setting goals and implementing procedures as a business administrator or manager
  • Supervising projects and managing workflow as a project manager
  • Analyzing statistics and developing plans as a marketing analyst
  • Managing a health services office
  • Purchasing merchandise as a store buyer or making even bigger decisions as a store manager with responsibility for employees
  • Planning, scheduling and directing all operations as a hotel manager or special events planner

Industries

Management careers are found in virtually every industry, including:

  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Finance
  • Government
  • Nonprofit organizations
  • Education
  • Communications
  • Retail
  • Marketing
  • Transportation
  • Manufacturing
  • Entertainment
  • Consulting
  • Family businesses

Career Opportunities

DeVry and Keller graduates who focus on management may be prepared for careers in areas such as:

  • General management
  • Human resource management
  • Business information systems
  • Project management
  • Health services management 
  • Accounting
  • Small business management and entrepreneurship
  • Sales and marketing
  • Hospitality management
  • E-commerce