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High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Business Management and Administration cluster General Management pathway.

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

Bachelor's degree or higher, plus work experience

Top executives typically need a bachelor's or master's degree in an area related to their field of work, such as business or engineering. Top executives in the public sector may have a degree in business administration, public administration, law, or the liberal arts. Top executives of large corporations may have a master’s degree in business administration (MBA).

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Additional Information

Top-level positions are usually filled by promotion from within. Some managers are able to move up more quickly by participating in company training programs to gain a broader knowledge of company policy and operations.

Companies will frequently pay for continuing education for their managers, enabling them to become familiar with the latest developments in management techniques and improve their chances of promotion.

Because of the intense competition for these high-level jobs, a good education is important. CEOs frequently have a bachelor's degree or higher in liberal arts or business administration. Graduate and professional degrees are common.

Extra Requirements

Some top executive positions may require the applicant to have a license or certification relevant to their area of management. For example, some employers may require their chief executive officer to be a certified public accountant (CPA).

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