Hot MBA Jobs of the Future

by Stacy Blackman Consulting, Mar 20, 2015

Are you wondering what the hot MBA jobs of the future will be? Take a look at these six up-and-coming jobs that US News & World Report highlights as well-suited for business school graduates. Not surprising, they all command solid salaries, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts hiring growth in these industries.

Here are US News's top picks:

Operations research analyst: Higher-leveloperations research analystsusually have an MBA with a specialization inproduction and operations management. Consider top schools, such as University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and the Michigan Ross School of Business.

IT Manager: These professionals supervise employees, communicate with internal executives and outside vendors as well as plan various tech upgrades for their employer. Check out the excellent program for information systems at MIT Sloan School of Management.

Management Analyst: These professionals provide feedback on improving an organizations efficiency and profitability. Competitive candidates have a few years of experience in operations, andhave earned an MBA with a focus onmanagement.Stanford Graduate School of BusinessandHarvard Business Schoolhave top programs.

Financial analyst: These professionals help companies determine when to buy and sell investments. The Chicago Booth School of Business and the NYU Stern School of Business offer top finance programs.

HR specialist: These professionals work with a company's employees, by doing anything from recruiting them to training them to explaining their benefits. HR specialists don't need an MBA, but the degree will help them stand out from the competition.

Information security analyst:These analysts monitor and protect an organizations computer network and systems. Companies prefer to hirethose with an MBA.The UT McCombs School of Business andCarnegie Mellon University'sTepper School of Businessare top-notch programs for studying information systems.

As you can see, employers are looking for skilled managers to lead the way in today's global economy. Business and management degrees can be a powerful driver of confidence and opportunity to achieve those ambitious goals.

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