Do you see yourself in management? While the term “manager” and its related duties are broad in scope, many of the same principles apply across a wide swath of professions. Developing your expertise in core management concepts and practices can unlock countless leadership roles. For the ambitious, professional development can be the pathway to more advanced—and more lucrative—job choices.
Many companies offer their staff training opportunities in the form of occasional seminars or webinars. However, some individuals see their best results by enrolling in programs from accredited institutions that confer a recognized credential.
Here we’ll show you why, how, and where to get affordable, reputable professional development assistance.
Invest in Your Career
It’s common for companies and organizations to set minimum degree requirements for hiring candidates, and they may have similar requirements for internal advancement. Whether you’re looking for a rewarding job with a new employer or want to go farther in your existing one, a degree or certificate will bolster your resume and help you attain that new management position. Worried about your time and money? Some certificates can be completed in just two semesters, and competitively priced programs are out there. Need more financial assistance? Another source of professional development funding could be right in front of you.
Your Employer May Be Ready to Help
Tuition reimbursement is a perk included in some employee benefit packages. If approved, your employer will compensate you for some or all tuition costs for a credential that they believe will benefit you and the organization.
While companies may use a tuition reimbursement benefit to remain competitive and attract good candidates, the fact is most employers want to see you grow and succeed while bringing more expertise to the company. They recognize the role that professional development can play in that. Tuition reimbursement availability and amounts vary among employers, so inquire with your human resources department for specifics.
Management by the Numbers
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, most management occupations require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, and these roles potentially command six-figure compensation. See sample positions and their pay here.
Why You Should Grow Your Leadership Expertise With Us
The University of Texas Permian Basin offers a variety of degree and certificate programs that will help you hone your management acumen and award you with a marketable credential. Here’s why you should consider us:
- We’re an accredited public university, not a for-profit institution, so you can be certain you’ll receive a top-notch education.
- We have some of the most affordable tuition rates among universities of our stature.
- We can help you with financial aid, if needed.
- Our degrees enable you to go in-depth in a subject that’s important to you and your career.
- Our programs are available entirely online, which means you can complete your studies on your own schedule from just about anywhere in the world.
Online Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
Establish a solid groundwork for leadership positions across diverse business sectors with this undergraduate degree. Through your studies, you’ll acquire a comprehensive command of practical and theoretical business principles, setting you up for success in your chosen field. Add an operations management specialization to this program at no extra cost!
Online Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management
Healthcare managers make decisions that impact not only livelihoods but lives. This program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to make informed choices with confidence, ensuring the best outcomes for all who rely on your leadership.
Online Graduate Certificate in Energy Business
From the heart of the energy industry comes a unique learning opportunity! Expand your energy business expertise to advance in a related field with a stand-alone graduate certificate created by UT Permian Basin and led by industry experts. Complete our 12-credit program with your choice of energy business specialty courses. Bachelor’s degree required for admission.
Online Graduate GIS and Geospatial Certificate
UTPB and the GIS and geospatial industries have been partners for decades—a relationship that formed the foundation of our 12-credit online Graduate GIS and Geospatial Certificate. Build skills in today’s GIS systems that are applicable across a broad range of industries as you prepare for management and other positions. Bachelor’s degree required for admission.
At all stages of your UTPB journey, you can rely on our career services team for personalized, one-on-one guidance on how to optimize your skills for leadership success. Just reach out.
Want more online program choices? You’ll find dozens of them here.