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Career Explorer/Business
Career pathway

Business careers

Business careers cover operations, strategy, management and commercial decision-making across almost every industry.

12 careers to explore
Entry routes, skills and progression
Useful subjects

Subjects that appear across Business careers

These subjects appear frequently across the career guides in this pathway. They are useful signals, not fixed requirements for every role.

Business (12)Economics (11)Maths (10)English (8)Accounting (3)Geography (1)Law (1)Media Studies (1)

Explore careers in Business

Open a career guide to see what the job involves, common ways to get started, useful subjects, skills and possible progression.

Business

Accountant

Accountants prepare financial records, analyse business performance, advise organisations on financial decisions and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

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Business

Auditor

Auditors examine financial records and business processes to ensure organisations comply with regulations and operate effectively.

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Business

Business Manager

Business managers oversee the day-to-day operation of organisations, managing people, finances, projects and business performance.

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Business

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Chief executive officers provide strategic leadership for organisations, setting long-term direction and overseeing overall business performance.

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Business

Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs create, launch and grow businesses by identifying opportunities, developing products or services and managing commercial success.

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Business

Financial Analyst

Financial analysts evaluate financial information to support investment decisions, budgeting and business strategy.

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Business

Human Resources Manager

Human resources managers recruit, develop and support employees while helping organisations manage performance, wellbeing and employment law.

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Business

Management Consultant

Management consultants help organisations improve performance by analysing business challenges and recommending strategic solutions.

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Business

Marketing Manager

Marketing managers develop campaigns that promote products, services and brands while analysing customer behaviour and business performance.

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Business

Procurement Manager

Procurement managers source goods and services, negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to achieve value for money.

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Business

Sales Manager

Sales managers lead sales teams, develop customer relationships and deliver revenue growth by identifying business opportunities.

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Business

Supply Chain Manager

Supply chain managers oversee the movement of products, materials and information from suppliers to customers, ensuring goods are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Keep exploring

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These pathways share useful subjects with Business and can be worth comparing.

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