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BS in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science
Bluefield University

The Caudill School of Business is committed to academic excellence and life-long inquiry by engaging students in the liberal arts and the study of business disciplines including marketing, management, accounting, and information technologies. The School strives 1) to provide a dynamic, motivational, Christian learning environment, 2) to provide individual attention and instruction from a Christian perspective, and 3) to adapt continuously to a changing business world. Students will develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline; acquire effective business communication skills and critical thinking, problem analysis and problem-solving skills, leave the college prepared to productively contribute to the global community.


Program Credit Requirements
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Credit and Course Requirements for the Program are expected in a release during 2023

If you wish to see how your credits may apply, you can:
  • Contact the institution where a staff member can help you map your credits to the requirements for this program.
  • View the program requirements listed in the institution's catalog.
If you are interested in the cost of attending this institution, please visit the institution's cost page to review costs
Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Bluefield University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Wytheville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Western Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Tidewater Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Rappahannock Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
New River Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Brightpoint Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Germanna Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Danville Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Central Virginia Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Guaranteed Admission Agreement VCCS and Bluefield College

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

Program Overview & Guidance
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Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree The business program has concentrations in Accounting, Management, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity.
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Bluefield University within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree In addition to the program, you can double major, or earn a minor along with this program.
Program Successes & Highlights Led by excellent faculty, this program graduates successful individuals every year.
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School
Credit for Prior Learning We accept AP, IB, CLEP, and DSST results for college credit if the score earned meets college expectations. If you have industry or military experience, please reach out to us to discuss these prior learning experiences.
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Bluefield University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
External Link
Transfer Admission Application
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Transfer Student Aid
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College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? We are a small Christ-centered university in a small town setting. Our students attend classes on Monday-Friday between 8-5. We offer atheletic and culutural events on campus for students that help roundout the student experience.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year determined by first semester of attendance
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.
Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Applied Science Degree in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate in Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration - Spec in Business Information TechAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAAS Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community CollegeAA&S Degree in Arts and Sciences - Business Administration SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Management - Small Business Management SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
J Sargeant Reynolds Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Project Management SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Digital Marketing SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Virginia Western Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community CollegeAssociate of Science Degree in Business Administration- Paralegal Studies SpecializationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Richard Bland CollegeAssociate of Science-Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline, In-Person
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearHybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearOnline, Hybrid
Radford UniversityBBA in ManagementBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
Southside Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences with a major in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Old Dominion UniversityInternational Business-BSBABachelorBS in Business Admin.4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityManagement-BSBABachelorBS in Business Admin.4-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Business AnalyticsBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Science Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Peninsula Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Longwood University Business Administration BSBABachelorBachelor of Science Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science - Management (Maritime Logistics)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Tidewater Community College Associate of Applied Science - Management (Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearOnline
Tidewater Community CollegeAssociate of Science - Business Administration (Leadership)AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management and LeadershipAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Wytheville Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences Degree in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts & Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Business Administration, Major in Business ManagementBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Arts and Sciences in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in AccountingAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community CollegeAssociate of Applied Science in Business ManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeAssociate of Arts & Sciences in Business Administration AssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
University of Mary WashingtonBS in Business Administration: AccountingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS Business Administration: International BusinessBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBS in Business Administration: MarketingBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in BusinessBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Wesleyan UniversityBachelor of Arts in Business (Online Program)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearOnline
Eastern Shore Community CollegeBusiness AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
William & MaryAccounting - Bachelor of Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryBusiness Analytics, Data Science - Bachelor of Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryBusiness Analytics, Supply Chain - Bachelor of Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryFinance - Bachelor of Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryMarketing - Bachelor of Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community CollegeAssociate of Science in Business AdministrationAssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management, Major in Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management, Major in Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Marymount University Business Administration (BBA)BachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in BiologyBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Science in BusinessBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearOnline, Hybrid
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in BusinessBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearOnline, Hybrid
Germanna Community CollegeBusiness Management Associate of Applied Science DegreeAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Germanna Community CollegeBusiness Administration Associate of Arts & Sciences DegreeAssociateAssociate of Arts and Sciences2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeAccounting, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community CollegeBusiness Management, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeBusiness Administration, A.S.AssociateAssociate of Science2-YearIn-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community CollegeContract Management, A.A.S.AssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Business AdministrationBachelorBachelor of Business Administration4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Shore Community CollegeManagementAssociateAssociate of Applied Science2-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
11-3012.00Administrative Services ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, and other office support services.Management Occupations
11-3051.03Biofuels Production ManagersManage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.Management Occupations
11-3051.04Biomass Power Plant ManagersManage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.Management Occupations
11-9199.11Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site ManagersPlan and direct cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated properties for reuse. Does not include properties sufficiently contaminated to qualify as Superfund sites.Management Occupations
13-1199.04Business Continuity PlannersDevelop, maintain, or implement business continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions, including risk assessments, business impact analyses, strategy selection, and documentation of business continuity and disaster recovery procedures. Plan, conduct, and debrief regular mock-disaster exercises to test the adequacy of existing plans and strategies, updating procedures and plans regularly. Act as a coordinator for continuity efforts after a disruption event.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1199.00Business Operations Specialists, All OtherAll business operations specialists not listed separately.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
25-1011.00Business Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
11-1011.00Chief ExecutivesDetermine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.Management Occupations
11-1011.03Chief Sustainability OfficersCommunicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.Management Occupations
11-3111.00Compensation and Benefits ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.Management Occupations
13-1141.00Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsConduct programs of compensation and benefits and job analysis for employer. May specialize in specific areas, such as position classification and pension programs.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-9199.02Compliance ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of an organization to ensure compliance with ethical or regulatory standards.Management Occupations
11-9021.00Construction ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.Management Occupations
13-1051.00Cost EstimatorsPrepare cost estimates for product manufacturing, construction projects, or services to aid management in bidding on or determining price of product or service. May specialize according to particular service performed or type of product manufactured.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-9072.00Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except GamblingPlan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks.Management Occupations
11-3013.00Facilities ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus.Management Occupations
11-9179.01Fitness and Wellness CoordinatorsManage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.Management Occupations
11-1021.00General and Operations ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors.Management Occupations
11-3051.02Geothermal Production ManagersManage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.Management Occupations
11-3121.00Human Resources ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.Management Occupations
13-1071.00Human Resources SpecialistsRecruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3051.06Hydroelectric Production ManagersManage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.Management Occupations
11-3051.00Industrial Production ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.Management Occupations
13-1081.00LogisticiansAnalyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1081.02Logistics AnalystsAnalyze product delivery or supply chain processes to identify or recommend changes. May manage route activity including invoicing, electronic bills, and shipment tracing.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
13-1081.01Logistics EngineersDesign or analyze operational solutions for projects such as transportation optimization, network modeling, process and methods analysis, cost containment, capacity enhancement, routing and shipment optimization, or information management.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-9199.08Loss Prevention ManagersPlan and direct policies, procedures, or systems to prevent the loss of assets. Determine risk exposure or potential liability, and develop risk control measures.Management Occupations
13-1111.00Management AnalystsConduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-9199.00Managers, All OtherAll managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
13-1199.06Online MerchantsConduct retail activities of businesses operating exclusively online. May perform duties such as preparing business strategies, buying merchandise, managing inventory, implementing marketing activities, fulfilling and shipping online orders, and balancing financial records.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-9179.00Personal Service Managers, All OtherAll personal service managers not listed separately.Management Occupations
13-1082.00Project Management SpecialistsAnalyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3051.01Quality Control Systems ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate quality assurance programs. Formulate quality control policies and control quality of laboratory and production efforts.Management Occupations
11-9199.01Regulatory Affairs ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.Management Occupations
11-2022.00Sales ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.Management Occupations
13-1199.07Security Management SpecialistsConduct security assessments for organizations, and design security systems and processes. May specialize in areas such as physical security or the safety of employees and facilities.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3013.01Security ManagersDirect an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities.Management Occupations
11-9151.00Social and Community Service ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.Management Occupations
11-9179.02Spa ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate activities of a spa facility. Coordinate programs, schedule and direct staff, and oversee financial activities.Management Occupations
11-3071.04Supply Chain ManagersDirect or coordinate production, purchasing, warehousing, distribution, or financial forecasting services or activities to limit costs and improve accuracy, customer service, or safety. Examine existing procedures or opportunities for streamlining activities to meet product distribution needs. Direct the movement, storage, or processing of inventory.Management Occupations
13-1199.05Sustainability SpecialistsAddress organizational sustainability issues, such as waste stream management, green building practices, and green procurement plans.Business and Financial Operations Occupations
11-3131.00Training and Development ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.Management Occupations
11-3071.00Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersPlan, direct, or coordinate transportation, storage, or distribution activities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable government laws or regulations. Includes logistics managers.Management Occupations
11-9199.10Wind Energy Development ManagersLead or manage the development and evaluation of potential wind energy business opportunities, including environmental studies, permitting, and proposals. May also manage construction of projects.Management Occupations
11-9199.09Wind Energy Operations ManagersManage wind field operations, including personnel, maintenance activities, financial activities, and planning.Management Occupations