Steven L. Craig School of Business

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CSB careersA degree in Business from the Craig School of Business opens the door to a wide variety of career opportunities. Possible careers include accountants, loan officers, retail store managers, sales managers, financial managers, production managers, customer service managers, and more.

Missouri Western graduates hold management positions in several private and public corporations locally, in the Kansas City area, and across the nation, and many own their own businesses.

Below are resources of companies and organizations that often hire business majors.

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Accounting Career Resources

"Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow 16 percent from 2010 to 2020, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Demand for thorough financial documentation is expected to increase in response to recent financial crises and subsequent financial regulations." (Source: http://www.bls.gov/home.htm)

The Big 4:
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Deloitte
Ernst & Young
KPMG

Kansas City Firms:
H&R Block headquarters
BKD
State Street Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Deloitte & Touche
Ernst & Young
KPMG
Commerce Bank

St. Joseph Accounting Firms:
Clifton Gunderson
Sumner Carter Hardy & Schwichtenberg
Liechti Franken & Young

Professional Organizations:
Missouri Society of Certified Public Accountants
Institute of Management Accountants
American Institute of CPAs
International Accounting Standards Board
Financial Accounting Standards Board
Institute of Internal Auditors

Finance Career Resources

"Employment of financial analysts is expected to grow 23 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. A growing range of financial products and the need for in-depth knowledge of geographic regions are expected to lead to strong employment growth.

"Employment for financial managers is expected to grow 9 percent from 2010 to 2020, slower than the average for all occupations. As with other managerial occupations, jobseekers are likely to face competition because the number of job openings is expected to be fewer than the number of applicants. Candidates with a master's degree or certification should enjoy the best job prospects.

"Employment of personal financial advisors is projected to grow 32 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations. As large numbers of baby boomers approach retirement age, they will seek planning advice from personal financial advisors." (Source: http://www.bls.gov/home.htm )

St. Joseph Firms:
Family Investment Center
Numerous banks and investment offices

Kansas City Firms:
American Century Investments
Numerous banks and investment offices

Professional Organizations:
American Bankers Association
Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business
Association for Financial Professionals
The Financial Planning Association
Financial Management Association
Independent Community Bankers of America
Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, Inc
Institute of Real Estate Management
National Association of Personal Financial Advisors
National Association of Investment Professionals
National Organization of Investment Professionals
Investment Program Association
Investment Management Consultants Association

Management Career Resources

Occupational Handbook

Professional Organizations:
Academy of Human Resource Development
Academy of Management
American Management Association
Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS)
Professional Managers Association
Others listed on the Academy of International Business website

Marketing Career Resources

"Employment of advertising, promotions, and marketing managers is expected to grow 14 percent from 2010 to 2020, as fast as the average for all occupations. Advertising, promotions, and marketing will continue to be essential for organizations as they seek to maintain and expand their share of the market."
(Source: http://www.bls.gov/home.htm)

Kansas City Firms:
Barkley
Bernstein-Rein
VML
MMGY Global
Trozollo Communications Group
Others listed on the Kansas City Business Journal website

Professional Organizations:
KC4A
American Marketing Association of KC
Business Marketing Association
Academy of Marketing Science