According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, management consulting will be one of the nation’s fastest growing industries through 2016. Business strategy, cost efficiency, international development and regulatory compliance are just some of the needs that will drive the creation of management jobs in various sectors. The increased focus on business analytics will also grow the number of both in-house and consultant-based project management jobs.

Traditional management jobs should experience strong growth in the coming years as well. Competition for sales manager jobs will be high, particularly in the health care and pharmaceutical industries. Continued hotel and resort development both in the U.S. and overseas will create opportunities for hotel management jobs. The rise in apartment projects, assisted-living facilities and community-based housing developments will make property management jobs a viable career choice for business grads or applicants with real estate experience.