Careers with a management degree
Studying management means examining how organizations function from a variety of perspectives to identify strategies that foster leadership, embrace diversity, build new business models and create wealth using socially and ecologically sustainable practices.
What can I do with my degree? Management opens doors to careers in consulting, entrepreneurship, operations, leadership, and beyond.
Skills you'll develop
Your degree builds more than academic knowledge, it shapes the way you think, communicate and collaborate. Throughout your studies, you'll develop key skills for your career, such as:
Analytical and quantitative:
Understanding how businesses compete, grow and sustain profitability
Communication:
Learn to persuade, negotiate and build consensus among stakeholders
Management and organization:
Motivate teams, delegate tasks effectively and guide projects from inception to completion
Teamwork:
Work efficiently within diverse teams to achieve business objectives
Critical thinking and problem solving:
Interpret data to make informed business decisions while adjusting to market changes and new technologies
As a Concordia student, you will develop valuable skills to bring to any career opportunity.
Beyond the classroom: Build your career path
Getting involved outside of the classroom can help you discover your interests, develop new skills and build a network of peers and professionals in your field.
First year
- Attend events hosted by John Molson Human Resources and Management Association (JHMA), Management Consulting Concordia (MCC) or other JMSB student associations to connect with like-minded peers.
- Improve your language fluency in French or English through conversation sessions.
- Consider a Career Edge internship to gain professional work experience during your program.
- Check in with Career Management Services (CMS) to prepare for your internship search.
- Gain meaningful employment while studying through CAPS online job bank or Concordia’s Work-study program.
- Get support for math-based courses from a learning specialist.
Middle years
- Connect with Career Counselling & Education Transitions to start planning your career path.
- Access the Career Intelligence tools to prepare for competitive industries such as consulting.
- Apply and participate in the Consulting Mandate Program.
- Enrich your global perspective by studying abroad for an academic term.
- Participate in immersive case competitions to develop business solutions across disciplines.
- Attend the John Molson Career Fair to network with employers from different industries.
Final year
- Check in with Career Management Services (CMS) to prepare for your job search.
- Practice pitching business ideas with FutureBound’s entrepreneurial thinking workshops.
- Explore leadership opportunities in the John Molson Human Resources and Management Association (JHMA).
- Join a professional association such as Canadian Institute of Management.
- Network with potential employers at recruitment events.
Specialize your studies
Minors & elective groups
You can customize your degree by adding a minor or elective group. Popular choices with this program include:
Graduate studies and certifications
Graduate studies can help you specialize in a subject you love, engage in meaningful research or open doors to new career paths. Certifications are a great way to build new skills that complement your degree.
Talk to your professors or a career counsellor at the Student Success Centre to find programs that fit your goals.
Start exploring:
- Universitystudy.ca: A data base of graduate programs in Canada
- Concordia’s School of Graduate Studies: Graduate programs offered at Concordia
- Graduate funding and awards: Scholarships and awards, research and teaching assistantships, and other financial supports for Concordia graduate students
- Concordia Continuing Education: Courses, workshops and programs to advance your career
Career exploration resources
Professional organizations
Access professional associations to explore opportunities and expand your network.
Career counselling & advising
Want tailored career advice? Book an appointment with one of our career counsellors or career advisors.
Start your job search
Career Advising and Professional Success (CAPS) can help you find opportunities and support you with networking, applications and interviews.
