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PUBLIC SECTOR & PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Department Head

Lead strategic initiatives by managing department resources and driving alignment with organizational goals using ERP systems and analytics software.

70 000 – 160 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
Bachelor's degree
Education level
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Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
5-7 years
Market tension
Moderate to high
Intl. mobility
Possible
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Stable
Employability
5-7 years
Market tension
Moderate to high
Intl. mobility
Possible
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Compensation

GROSS ANNUAL SALARY

Junior
0–2 years of experience
70 000 – 90 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
90 000 – 120 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
120 000 – 160 000 USD/ year

Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.

Entering the profession — United States

Entry is often through management trainee programs or promotion from supervisory roles, supported by relevant experience and leadership skills.

Training — United States

The Department Head role generally requires a bachelor's degree in business or management, with additional certifications enhancing career prospects.

The job market — United States

Department Heads are typically employed in various sectors including finance, healthcare, and technology, with demand remaining steady.

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How to become a Department Head?

How to train for this job

Programmes suggested by Ulydia to enter this profession.

Business Administration, Management and Operations
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Business Administration, Management and Operations
University of Phoenix-ArizonaPhoenix
Bachelor's
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
00
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Northwestern UniversityEvanston
Master's
Finance and Financial Management Services
00
Finance and Financial Management Services
American College of Financial ServicesKing of Prussia
Certificate
Business/Commerce, General
00
Business/Commerce, General
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington
Bachelor's
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
00
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Valencia CollegeOrlando
Certificate
Public Administration
00
Public Administration
Indiana University BloomingtonBloomington
Bachelor's

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