Getting started in business and management

Within the business and management sector you could be looking at a wide range of occupations. A great place to start planning is by exploring job profiles which provide key responsibilities, skill requirements, starting salaries, entry requirements and career prospects in the various roles available.  

Professional qualifications

You may choose to undertake further study in subjects such as marketing, finance, human resources, computing and international business management, to develop your expertise in a particular area of business. Make sure you understand what's required by exploring the qualifications and professional development sections on individual job profiles that interest you thoroughly.

For example, within marketing or the finance sector, some qualifications may include:

• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

Keep up-to-date

Here are some key resources to help you find out more about the sector and keep updated with industry news.