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Careers in Business

The business field is one of the most versatile career paths. Whether it is a small business owned by one person or a billion-dollar corporation, businesses contribute to the economy, provide opportunities for employment and keep the products we need on the shelves.

An education in business can help you gain the business skills and knowledge you need to start a career in a variety of industries and fields.  A certificate or degree from the Highline College Business Department can provide you with the foundational knowledge on which to build your career.

To help give you a better idea of the careers that are connected to completing a certificate or degree from our Business Department, here are some popular job postings in the state of Washington that require a certificate or associate’s degree:

Certificates

  • Human Resource
    • HR Coordinator
    • HR Assistant
    • HR Specialist

What is an HR Specialist?

    • International Trade and Business
      • Import/Export agent
      • Translator
    • Small Business/Entrepreneurship
      • Self-employed Entrepreneur
      • Office Coordinator
    • Retail Management
      • Retail Manager
      • Sales Assistant

What is a Retail Sales Manager?

AAS Degrees

    • Professional Sales
      • Sales Representative
      • Retail Manager
      • Account Manager
      • Sales Information Analyst
      • Marketing Coordinator

What is a Professional Sales Representative?

  • International Trade and Business
    • International Logistics Specialist
    • Foreign Currency Investment Advisor
    • Foreign Sales Representative
  • Small Business/Entrepreneurship
    • Self-Employed Entrepreneur
    • Office Manager
    • Marketing Assistant
  •  Business
    • Office Coordinator
    • Customer Service Representative

BAS Degree

  • Business Management
    • Management Analysts
    • Marketing Managers
    • Human Resources Specialists
    • Sales Manager
    • Marketing Research Analysis
    • Marketing Specialists

 

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Next, visit Highline’s Career Coach website to find out more detailed information on the career of your choice and tips for getting in the door! Also, see your faculty advisor for questions you may have about pursuing your path.