Boston Business Schools & Programs There are several colleges, technology centers, and universities in and around Boston. Katharine Gibbs School has a campus there, offering associate's degrees in business administration (concentration in financial services, accounting, or management) and office administration (executive assistant, legal, or medical specializations). Boston University offers the unique MS-MBA – a Masters in Information Systems combined with an MBA, combining business and technology to give graduates an edge over the competition. The world-renowned Harvard Business School offers a Doctor's in Business Administration in Accounting and Control, Business Econ, Policy and Management, and more. And that's just the beginning!

The average wage for employees in the financial and insurance sectors was $125,257 in 2003. The average wage in the professional, scientific, and technical services sectors was $82,810 that year. Both figures represent an increase over 2002 figures. Employment projections for the state of Massachusetts indicate that management occupations will increase by about 11% from 2000-2010. Top executives will see a 7% increase; advertising and promotions manager positions will be up 18%; and public relations manager jobs are expected to increase by 31%. Boston has long been known for its many financial institutions, particularly Fidelty Investments, which popularized mutual funds in the 1980s. Other important companies include EMC Corp., Akamai, Gillette, and Reebok.

Business Schools, Programs & Courses in Boston
Subjects listed are highlights of programs and/or courses offered.
  • University of Phoenix
    Accounting, Business Administration, Global Management, Criminal Justice Administration, e-Business, Finance, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, MBA Program, Project Management, Public Administration, Technology Management
  • Gibbs College
    Accounting, Business Administration, Executive Assistant, Financial Services, Management, Office Administration
  • The Salter School
    Accounting, Executive Office Administration

Harrington College of Design Brown College Argosy University University of Phoenix American Intercontinental University Kaplan University Le Cordon Bleu Schools International Academy of Design & Technology Argosy University Audubon Expedition Institute Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography The Art Institutes The Art Institutes Sanford Brown Institute Harrington College of Design University of Phoenix Brooks Institute of Photography Brooks Institute of Photography Argosy University DeVry University Vet Tech Institute The Art Institutes The Art Institute Online

Why Boston is a Great Place to Study Business
Boston, Massachusetts, site of both the Boston Tea Party and some of the world's craziest St. Patrick's Day celebrations, is a major U.S. commercial, financial, and educational center. Small employers make up the majority of Boston businesses. There are nearly 20,000 businesses in the Boston area, and 82.5% of them had less than 20 employees in 2004. There are also hundreds of larger businesses, however – businesses with more than 100 employees make up two-thirds of the jobs in Boston. What does this mean for business program students and graduates? No matter what kind of business one wants to work for, it can be found in Boston!

Other Resources for Business Education and Careers in Boston
  • Boston Answers
  • City of Boston
  • Commonwealth of Massachusetts Dept. of Employment
  • Massachusets AFL-CIO
  • Business - Employers in Boston
  • Boston Beer Company
  • Brightcove
  • Nova Marketing & Promotions

  • Business - Internship Opportunities in Boston
  • WorldBoston
  • mobileSPA
  • Commonwealth Financial Group
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