Careers in Management

Starting out in management

If you are a school or college leaver or are in a junior position and are looking to start a career in business management, you may find yourself working to support business executives and managers carry out the day to day operations of your organisation. Activities might include......

Studying for an entry level qualification such as the ABE Certificate in Management, the AAT Accounting Qualification, CIM Introductory Certificate in Marketing or the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting can help you gain the skills and knowledge required to make you attractive to a wide range of employers.

Moving up the Management Career Ladder

Once you have gained experience and relevant qualifications, or are moving from a more specialised role, you will be able to move into management positions where you will have responsibility for activities such as planning , operations project management and managing teams.

Studying for a qualification such as the ABE Diploma in Business Management, the CIMA Professional Quaification or the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing will give you the knowledge to support you in a management role and help achieve your goals.

Senior Management

People in senior management positions have the responsibility of setting the strategic direction of an organisation, long term planning, finance and human resources. It usually takes several years of experience and study to achieve a senior position and not everyone can reach this level in a business and management career.

Ideal qualifications for people in or aiming to reach senior management positions in business and management include the CMI Diploma in Management and Diploma in Strategic Management, the IBC Diploma in Management Consultancy, CIMA Professional Qualification and CIM Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing. All of these qualifications are stepping stones to Chartered professional status and give substantial credit towards MBA's and other masters programmes.