Do you need a business degree to become the manager of an existing company you dont work in?

Answer 1

The owner of a company can put whomever he wants to in any job.

Answer 2

There's no good answer to your question beyond "it depends." It depends on the company (big, small, new, old), the field (consumer products versus retailing), what role you want to play (accounting versus marketing), and who runs the company (their attitude).

Many companies I've worked for would require an MBA just to be interviewed (you can argue whether that makes sense, but that's what they want). Other companies (food service, retailing) value experience over a degree but may want some sort of 4-year degree to get in the door (even if it is in liberal arts rather than business).

In many smaller companies, too, having a business degree is not that important if you have the experience since most people will admit what you learn in school does not determine how good of an employee you are.

So there is nothing stopping you for becoming a manager, it may just depend on what type of company you are looking for and what specific job within that company.

Answer 3

It depends on whether or not you have a degree and what kind of experience you have in supervision/management.

I know of one company that lists a 4-year degree in it's job announcement, however, consistently hires those without a degree, but have supervisory experience.

Answer 4

Not necessarily but it would be good to have that piece of paper ( your degree). It comes down to a few things: who you know, how well you do your job, and experience. Thats what life in general boils down to. Im a firm believer.

Answer 5

Not if you have years of experience working in that company's industry.