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Description

The Management & Entrepreneurship Career Cluster involves skills and occupations that are essential across all industries, focusing on business administration, operations optimization, strategic planning, workforce management, and entrepreneurship. It merges key areas such as data management and analysis, human resources, general operations, administrative support, project management, and organizational leadership. This Cluster ensures that businesses across all industries efficiently meet their goals, adapt to market changes, and maintain competitive advantage. By emphasizing entrepreneurship, this Cluster supports the creation of new ventures, driving economic growth and innovation and making it a cornerstone of modern economies.

This Career Cluster is a Cross-Cutting Cluster as the skills gained through this Career Clusters are applicable across all Career Clusters.

Sub-Clusters

BUSINESS INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Careers centered around using technology to collect information that supports and enhances business operations. Professionals in this field gather, analyze, and interpret data to distill and recognize patterns, informing decision-making and optimizing performance. By integrating advanced technologies, professionals in this field streamline processes, improve operational efficiency, support strategic planning, and drive business growth in an increasingly global and information-centric environment.

Example Programs of Study

Business Technology Applications

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & SMALL BUSINESS

Careers focused on initiating and managing businesses, including startups, small businesses, gig economy work, and social enterprises. This field includes identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and securing financing, all with an emphasis on fostering innovation. Entrepreneurship and small businesses significantly affect all industry sectors by supporting employment and fostering innovation.

Example Programs of Study

Entrepreneurship

LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS

Careers involving the leadership of business activities, including strategic planning; resource forecasting and allocation; engaging with boards, shareholders, and other constituents; administrative support; and management consulting. This field also involves human resources management, recruitment, and employee development, fostering a positive work environment while optimizing processes and leading growth initiatives.

Example Programs of Study

Business Essentials

Business Management

Human Resources Management

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Careers focused on planning, leading, initiating, executing, controlling, and closing out projects to achieve specific goals within a set timeline and budget. This field is essential in all industries as it ensures that projects are completed efficiently and effectively, aligning resources and efforts with strategic business objectives.

Example Programs of Study

Principles of Management

REGULATION

Careers dedicated to corporate responsibility, ensuring that all industries adhere to health, safety, financial, and environmental regulations. Professionals in this field develop and enforce policies, conduct inspections and audits, and implement measures to protect worker safety, public health, and the environment. This Sub-Cluster plays a crucial role in maintaining compliance and accountability across various sectors.

Example Programs of Study

Business Law

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