Consider a Career in Business and Entrepreneurship
At a Glance
Who says more money means more problems? The Business and Entrepreneurship industry sector is a critical component of the U.S. economy, employing more than six million people in careers ranging from bookkeeping to financial and investment planning. Advances in technology, as well as market globalization and the expansion of banking and investment institutions around the world, will continue to create exciting and challenging career opportunities in this industry for the foreseeable future. A degree or certificate from your local community college can catapult you into your new career.
Types of Careers
- Account Specialist
- Cost Estimation
- Tax Preparer
- Associate Accountant
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
- Loan Specialist
- Credit Analyst
- Claims Examiner
- Underwriting Assistant
- Insurance Claims Agent
Salary Snapshot
- Customer Service Representatives: $39,316
- General and Operations Managers: $120,228
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks: $44,428
- Market Research Analysts: $61,072
- Executive Administrative Assistants: $61,616
- Real Estate Sales Agents: $83,167
- Cost Estimators: $66,336
- Administrative Services Managers: $106,161
Annual wages are based on 2,080 work hours per year.
Industry Sector Pathways
- Accounting, Financial Planning, Payroll, Income Tax
- Administrative/Office Assistant, Office Professional/Administration
- Banking & Finance, Bank Operations,Personal Finance
- Business Administration, General Business
- Business Information Worker (BIW), Business/Computer Technology, Computer Applications
- Business Literacy
- Human Resources, Human Services, Career/Employment Support, Case Management
- Leadership Development
- Logistics/Logistics Management
- Management, Supervision, Project Management




Consider a Career in Business and Entrepreneurship
Training is available at the following colleges:
Business Administration
Barstow College
Chaffey College
Copper Mountain College
College of the Desert
Crafton Hills College
Moreno Valley College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Norco College
Palo Verde College
Riverside City College
San Bernardino Valley College
Victor Valley College
Accounting
Barstow College
Chaffey College
Copper Mountain College
College of the Desert
Crafton Hills College
Moreno Valley College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Norco College
Riverside City College
San Bernardino Valley College
Victor Valley College
Retail Store Operations and Management
Chaffey College
College of the Desert
Norco College
San Bernardino Valley College
Marketing and Distribution
Chaffey College
Moreno Valley College
Riverside City College
Real Estate
Chaffey College
College of the Desert
Moreno Valley College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Norco College
Riverside City College
San Bernardino Valley College
Victor Valley College
International Business and Trade
Chaffey College
Riverside City College
Office Technology/Office Computer Applications
Barstow College
Chaffey College
College of the Desert
Copper Mountain College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Norco College
Riverside City College
Victor Valley College
Business and Commerce
Barstow College
Chaffey College
Copper Mountain College
College of the Desert
Moreno Valley College
Norco College
Riverside City College
Victor Valley College
Business Management
Barstow College
Chaffey College
Crafton Hills College
Moreno Valley College
Mt. San Jacinto College
Norco College
Palo Verde College
Riverside City College
Victor Valley College