Chief Executives

Typical job duties performed with this occupation include:

TASK DUTIES
Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.
Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.
Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials and ensure that bylaws are enforced.
Preside over or serve on boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.
Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.
Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.
Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.
Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.
Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.
Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.
Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.
Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.
Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.
Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.
Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.
Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.
Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.
Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.
Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.
Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.
Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.
Organize or approve promotional campaigns.
Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws or testify at such hearings.
Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions or delegate representatives to do so.
Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.
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*Note: Not all occupations will have a full list of Task Duties or associated programs

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Training for this occupational program or those in a similar family of programs can be located at the following postsecondary institutions in the State of Kansas. Please check with a program advisor at the postsecondary institution for more information on the particular focus of each program listed. Programs nearest the local area appear first. Click on the program to find more information.

INSTITUTION NAME	CITY	INSTITUTION TYPE	PROGRAM TITLE	AWARDS	HOURS
Kansas City Kansas Community College	Kansas City	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Associate Degree - AAS	60
Johnson County Community College	Overland Park	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Associate Degree - AAS	64
Johnson County Community College	Overland Park	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Associate Degree - AAS	64
Johnson County Community College	Overland Park	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	One-year Technical Certificate - CERTE	34
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	BUSINESS ANALYTICS	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	12
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BGS	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BA	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
University of Kansas	Lawrence	Public	BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	GENERAL BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP CERTIFICATE	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERTE	12
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BPA	124
Washburn University	Topeka	Public	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Highland Community College	Highland	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Associate Degree - AAS	63
Allen Community College	Iola	Public	MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT	Associate Degree - AAS	60
Allen Community College	Iola	Public	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	30
Emporia State University	Emporia	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
Emporia State University	Emporia	Public	BUSINESS DATA ANALYTICS	Bachelor Degree - BSB	120
Flint Hills Technical College	Emporia	Public	BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	32
Flint Hills Technical College	Emporia	Public	BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY	Associate Degree - AAS	60
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	GENERAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor Degree - BS	126
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BS	126
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	15
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	DATA ANALYTICS	Postsecondary award/certificate/diploma(< 1 academic year) - CERT	15
Kansas State University	Manhattan	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Bachelor Degree - BS	126
Neosho County Community College	Chanute	Public	MANAGEMENT	Associate Degree - AAS	64
Neosho County Community College	Chanute	Public	MANAGEMENT	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	30
Neosho County Community College	Chanute	Public	MANAGEMENT	Two-year Technical Certificate - CERT	46
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg	Public	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Pittsburg State University	Pittsburg	Public	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Cloud County Community College	Concordia	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	30
Cloud County Community College	Concordia	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	Associate Degree - AAS	63
Cloud County Community College	Concordia	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	Less Than One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	16
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Associate Degree - AAS	64
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	43
Wichita State University Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology	Wichita	Public	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Associate Degree - AAS	65
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
Wichita State University	Wichita	Public	GENERAL BUSINESS	Bachelor Degree - BBA	120
North Central Kansas Technical College	Beloit	Public	GENERAL BUSINESS	Associate Degree - AAS	68
North Central Kansas Technical College	Beloit	Public	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	35
North Central Kansas Technical College	Beloit	Public	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	Less Than One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	16
Cowley Community College	Arkansas City	Public	ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP	Associate Degree - AAS	63
Barton Community College	Great Bend	Public	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP	Associate Degree - AAS	64
Barton Community College	Great Bend	Public	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP	Less Than One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	18
Colby Community College	Colby	Public	MANAGEMENT/MARKETING	One-year Technical Certificate - CERT	30
Colby Community College	Colby	Public	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION	Associate Degree - AAS	65
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Park University	Kansas City	Private	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION - BUSINESS RELATIONS	Bachelor of Public Administration - BPA	0
National American University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - PRE LAW	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS ANALYSIS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	DATA SCIENCE	Master of Science - MS	0
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Rasmussen College - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP	Master of Science - MS	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - NURSING MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park - Lowell Ave.	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA	0
Oklahoma Wesleyan University - Overland Park - Lowell Ave.	Overland Park	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT	Associate of Arts - AA	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	Associate of Arts - AA	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	PRACTICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Certificate - CERT	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS LEADERSHIP	Certificate - CERT	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - GENERAL MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Grantham University	Lenexa	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP	Master of Arts - MA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Arts - BA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION - MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT - HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Arts - BA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT - HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Arts - BA	0
Webster University	Kansas City	Private	PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION	Master of Public Administration - MPA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION -PROJECT MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - NETWORK AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	Graduate Certificate - CERTG	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-CISCO NETWORKING FUNDAMENTALS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MANAGEMENT- BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT	Graduate Certificate - CERTG	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INFORMATION SECURITY	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION- BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BIG DATA AND ANALYTICS	Graduate Certificate - CERTG	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - FINANCE	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION-BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE & ANALYTICS MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - PUBILC ADMINISTRATION	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - MARKETING	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HEALTH SERVICES	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - INFORMATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
DeVry University - Holmes Rd	Kansas City	Private	MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - ACCOUNTING	Master of Business Administration - MBA	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Diploma - CERT1	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKPLACE SKILLS - COMPUTER CONCEPTS	Certificate - CRTPB	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	LEAN ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION I	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	OFFICE PROFESSIONALISM & TECHNOLOGY	Certificate of Completion - CERT	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT	Associate of Applied Science - AAS	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	CERTIFIED ASSOCIATE BUSINESS MANAGER	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	SIX SIGMA GREEN BELT	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - CREATIVE AND INNOVATION	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - CRITICAL THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - FINANCIAL LITERACY	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - FLEXIBILITY AND ADAPTABILITY	Certificate - CRTPB	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - INITIATIVE AND SELF-DIRECTION	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - LEADERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - PRODUCTIVITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	PROJECT MANAGEMENT ESSENTIALS	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	EFFECTIVE BUSINESS WRITING SKILLS	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	FIRST LINE SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL	Certificate - CERT2	0
Bryan University	Topeka	Private	WORKFORCE READINESS - SOCIAL AND CROSS CULTURAL SKILLS	Certificate - CERT2	0
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	DATA SCIENCE MASTER'S DEGREE	Master of Science - MS	0
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - BUSINESS ANALYSIS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
Rasmussen College - Topeka	Topeka	Private	BUSINESS MANAGEMENT - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH ENTREPRENEURSHIP	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH PRE-LAW	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH INFORMATION SYSTEMS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	MANAGEMENT	Associate of Applied Science - AAS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	MANAGEMENT	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION EMPH INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Bachelor of Science - BS	0
National American University - Garden City	Garden City	Private	BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION	Associate of Applied Science - AAS	0

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