Management Analysts


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Management Analysts

Management Analysts - Preparation

To work as a management analyst, you typically need to:

  • have a high school diploma or equivalent;
  • have a bachelor's degree; and
  • have one to five years of related work experience.

Education after high school

Management analysts learn their skills through formal training programs. You must have at least a bachelor's degree. Several fields of study provide good preparation for this occupation. Common areas of study are business, management, computer and information science, and engineering. Many analysts have a master's degree in business administration (MBA).

Work experience

This is not an entry-level occupation. Most management analysts have years of work experience in other occupations. You should get experience in management, human resources, information technology, accounting, or other administrative areas.

Military training

Some branches of the military train people to be management analysts and planners. You need a bachelor's degree to enter this military occupation. Training lasts six to ten weeks, depending on your specialty. Additional training occurs on the job.

Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security.