What is a business dean and how to become one

Key steps to become a business dean

1. Explore business dean education requirements

   Most common business dean degrees

   Bachelor's

   58.3 %

   Master's

   19.4 %

   Doctorate

   10.2 %

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2. Start to develop specific business dean skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Curriculum Development	27.33%
   Business Administration	22.42%
   Academic Affairs	11.44%
   Community Colleges	9.92%
   Budget Development	8.97%

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3. Complete relevant business dean training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New business deans learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a business dean based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real business dean resumes.

4. Research business dean duties and responsibilities

   • Produce, manage and evaluate all budgetary and programmatic aspects of a comprehensive career service program for students and alumni.
   • Work cooperatively with other offices and student groups in the implementation of various campus-wide multicultural activities and other major events.
   • Safeguard course and syllabus alignment by performing ongoing examination review.

5. Apply for business dean jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a business dean job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams