Management analysts help businesses make operations run more efficiently and effectively. By conducting studies, performing evaluations, designing procedures and preparing operational manuals, a management analyst can propose a wide range of solutions to improve operations, from work simplification to streamlining day-to-day activities.
40hweek
Full Time
Standard business hours
You will typically work 40 hours a week during regular business hours. There may be times, however, when you will need to work evenings or weekends, depending on your employer.
For the most part, you will work in an office environment. Again, depending on your employer and the industry in which they operate (such as manufacturing, legal, business or healthcare), you may also work in a factory or laboratory setting.
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Annual salary estimates are based on percentile wage data collected through the Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) survey of US workers.
Undergraduate
DVM / VMD degree
4years
To become a management analyst, you will need to obtain a bachelor’s degree in management, business administration, accounting, marketing, finance or a related field, which typically takes four years to complete.
A master’s degree, such as an MBA, can significantly increase your employment prospects.
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Many management analysts typically begin their careers as an operating research assistant, budget analyst or staffing specialist.
With experience, you will often gain more responsibility and may progress to supervisory or senior management positions.