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Project Management Jobs and MBA Programs in Louisiana
Project managers can find prosperity in Louisiana as the state has an abundance of educational and career opportunities. There are currently 34,920 jobs for project managers in Louisiana and that number is growing. A projected rise of eight percent in employment opportunities will make the figure 41,700 jobs by 2016. This is above a steady national projection. In general, project managers create and execute project work plans and revise to meet changing needs and identify resources needed to complete project.
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In Louisiana, the income for project managers is $45 per hour or $92,000 per year. In the U.S. as a whole, their income is $52 hourly or $107,000 per year on average.
With a population of 4,492,076, Louisiana, also called Pelican State, has grown by 0.5 percent in the last 10 years. Baton Rouge is the state capital. There were a total of 2,576,960 jobs in 2008 and people in Louisiana earned more than the previous year as the average annual income was $36,091, up from $35,340. Unemployment in Louisiana jumped by 2.3 percentage points to 6.8 percent in 2009. Roughly 18.7 percent of Louisiana residents have college degrees, which is lower than the national average.
Petroleum products manufacturing, petroleum refineries, basic chemical manufacturing and natural gas liquid extraction are the top employing fields in Louisiana.
Having known landmarks is a staple for Louisiana. Louisiana has the tallest state capitol building in the United States; the building is 450 feet tall with 34 floors. While being known for many things, one of the most noteworthy, The Superdome in New Orleans is the world's largest steel-constructed room unobstructed by posts.
Project Management
Project managers create and execute project work plans and revise to meet changing needs and identify resources needed to complete project.
While working, they often decide on staffing requirements for projects and assign specific duties and prepare project schedules.
They are required to speak clearly and communicate with others and listen well to others and take in their information and issues.
Project managers should be able to articulate ideas and problems and read and understand documents and reports.
In order to be successful in the workplace, project managers must be reliable and be thorough and dependable.
