Here are 5 careers for graduates of Entrepreneurship Technology:
Product Manager for a Tech Startup
A Product Manager is essential when it comes to a startup’s product development up until its launch. They use market research and their knowledge in market trends to oversee the lifecycle of a new product or service while staying aligned with the goals and approved budget of the business. A Product Manager must also be keen on working and managing various teams, collaborating with external and internal stakeholders to determine business objectives, and monitoring product performance to be able to spot opportunities for more growth.
MMDC’s program includes courses such as Object-oriented System Analysis and Design and Applications Development and Emerging Technologies that will prepare students to utilize new technologies in their respective fields. Strong soft skills such as critical thinking, communication and leadership are a must as a Product Manager leads a team to successfully develop and launch new products to the market in the most effective manner.
A Product Manager for a Tech Startup may earn Php 60,000 to Php 150,000 a month depending on the company, level of expertise, and experience. Companies hiring include PJ Lhuillier Group of Companies and Security Bank Corporation.
Innovation Strategist
A business that wants to stay above the competition will greatly benefit from an effective innovation strategist, one who can develop and implement strategies that capitalize on new technology. They conduct research to identify trends, new technologies and market opportunities and use the data to determine how the business can cultivate innovation in order to reach their goals.
An Innovation Strategist creates road maps that involve collaboration with employees and stakeholders so that the business as a whole can work towards a common goal and therefore achieve success on a much larger scale; whether that means increasing profit, launching new products and services to serve unmet needs of customers and win more business in the already competitive market. It takes effective communication, collaboration, and adaptability as technology and business trends are always changing and developing.
MMDC’s Entrepreneurship Technology has specialized courses such as Technopreneurship and Entrepreneurship Management that will give graduates a deeper understanding in the integration of tech and entrepreneurship, as well as how to manage organizations across different departments.
An Innovation Strategist may earn Php 80,000 to Php 180,000 a month depending on the company, level of expertise, and experience. Companies hiring include Generika Drugstore and GCash.
Tech Entrepreneur
Being a Technopreneur requires a multitude of skills, both technical and soft skills, that can be learned and developed. Technical skills are essential as starting a business entails an entrepreneur to be very knowledgeable in the industry, competitors in the market, and the target audience. Apart from this, having strong leadership and collaboration skills are very important. Finding the right people who can work in harmony is key when one wants to become a technopreneur where success includes every single person who dedicated time and energy to achieve the organization’s common goal. Moreover, the ability to find product-market fit can keep the business relevant and sustainable, thus finding more opportunities to grow and having a higher chance of succeeding.
MMDC’s courses under the Entrepreneurship Technology specialization includes Technopreneurship and Entrepreneurship Management, both that are highly dedicated to developing the skills needed to be an effective leader in whatever venture graduates want to pursue.
A Tech Entrepreneur may have various ranges in their monthly salaries as it will depend on their chosen ventures and success of their business.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Manager
A CRM Manager is the frontline of a business. More than just retaining and acquiring customers, a CRM Manager must have good communication and time management skills as well as being well-versed with marketing, sales, and CRM processes, which may be further optimized by studying customer behavior, metrics, and trends. Research and data on customers are used to determine purchasing behavior and customer development and help with creating strategies that a CRM Manager can implement to reach a business' primary goals.
MMDC’s Entrepreneurship Technology specialization includes courses like CRM and Enterprise Technology and Entrepreneurship Management. These not only help graduates become skilled in CRM, but also give them the opportunity to practice what they learn in a real work environment with MMDC’s Problems, Projects and Cases method. This gives students the edge over their peers early on and helps them stand out during the hiring process.
A CRM Manager may earn Php 60,000 to Php 70,000 a month depending on the company, level of expertise, and experience. Companies hiring include Accenture and Robinsons Land Corporation.
Business Development Manager for a tech company
Developing strong and long-term relationships with clients is one of the main roles of a Business Development Manager. They ideally must strike a good first impression in order to build trust with potential clients and continue to sustain rapport with current clients. Obtaining new accounts, creating and continuously improving sales strategies to retain customers, and constantly exploring new opportunities to grow and progress are just a few of the things they are responsible for. While working with the various departments in a business, they must delegate tasks among different team members and update higher management so they can track overall performance and use this information to reach newer heights. Moreover, a Business Development Manager is a good project manager, can stay resilient when faced with adversity and is very knowledgeable about the business and its products and/or services.
Courses under MMDC’s Entrepreneurship Technology program will prepare graduates to become effective Business Development Managers. E-commerce and Internet Marketing and CRM and Enterprise Technology will provide the technical skills to understand how much more a business can grow and take advantage of opportunities to stay relevant in a competitive tech and business landscape.
A Business Development Manager may earn Php 80,000 to Php 100,000 a month depending on the company, level of expertise, and experience. Companies hiring include John Clements Consultants and AXA Philippines.
Graduates of this course are equipped with different skills that are applicable to various career paths and industries and these 5 careers are just the tip of the iceberg. MMDC is always looking for ways how to help their students build a solid foundation in order for them to be confident in their technical skills and ready to develop soft skills that are crucial when it comes to succeeding in such a diverse and competitive workforce. If you are interested in learning more about MMDC’s Business-Focused IT programs, click here.
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