Many find studying a business management course to be an appealing way to start their professional career. This is due to the unrivalled prospect of business management courses increasing in breadth, keeping your career options open.
Business Analyst – Review and enhance operational procedures
At UTP, business management students are given the opportunity to specialise in business analytics and hone their skill sets through subjects such as Strategic Business Analytics as well as Law and Ethics of Business Analytics. Thus, making graduates stand out when applying for roles as business analysts.
Business analysts employ a wide variety of effective tools, one of which is business analytics. It involves the process of collecting and evaluating business trends and patterns. Thus, having extensive knowledge of fundamental mathematical concepts including probability and statistics is important.
The use of statistics is beneficial for interpreting previous results and forecasting future performance. In addition, the use of probability is important in making decisions based on observable patterns in the data.
UTP’s business management students are exposed to advanced analytics tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) and will be in a superior position to excel as business analysts. These skills assist them in leveraging data easily which are then used in developing innovative models that aid in making sound business choices.
Corporate Strategist – Crafting business strategies
UTP’s business management students are exposed to the 21st-century business environment. Students are provided a foundation in the dynamics and global aspects of being a corporate strategist through subjects such as International Business.
Corporate strategists collaborate with organisations to develop groundbreaking ideas and then develop the objectives, plans and strategies required to put those plans into action. To identify areas for development, it is necessary to evaluate existing tactics and investigate potential alternatives.
At UTP, students are also equipped with strong communication skills and current business acumen. This gives them a head start as corporate strategists when assessing the present and potential status of companies and creating plans accordingly.
Finance Manager – An expert in managing transactions
UTP students enrolled in the business management course will be able to excel and become a finance manager. This is thanks to financial accounting skills gained from subjects such as Economics, Financial Management and Business Accounting. Finance managers are responsible for the financial health of an organisation, which utilises accounting skills in reporting financial statements, balance sheets as well as profit and loss accounts.
The business management degree also provides an in-depth understanding of financial systems and procedures. This provides UTP graduates with the skills required to work closely with companies planning an international expansion. They play a role in ensuring that all financial procedures comply with the regulations and legislations of potential new markets.
Graduates also learn how to assess and manage risks in investments, cash flow and cybersecurity insurance. This is crucial in creating fundraising plans, managing fundraising targets and investigating news and trends in a non-profit organisation's areas of operation.
Supply Chain Analysts – Be effective in demand planning
Being a supply chain analyst is an excellent career option for business management graduates who have a firm grasp of data analytics and enterprise risk management.
Supply chain analysts act as intermediaries between companies and their suppliers. They also play a role in planning, evaluating and monitoring a company’s supply chain distribution.
UTP’s business management degree enables graduates to make informed decisions and introduce sound business solutions that will help companies adapt quickly to industry trends. For instance, they would be able to evaluate risks and execute contingency plans such as obtaining goods from a backup supplier to avoid delays in the business processes.
Other than the mentioned careers, graduates from the Bachelor in Business Management course at UTP are given the option to specialise in other careers including human resource or daily operations.
If you are interested to find out more about the broad-based business management programme, visit
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