Management analyst

These professionals analyse the efficiency of the management methods employed by private companies or public administrations in order to subsequently improve them or implement new ones. They propose improvements to the client company's organisational structure, systems and procedures in fields as diverse as production or services operations, human resources, relationships with suppliers and clients, information and communication system management, etc. Since it is so variable, it is difficult to define this professional's profile: many consultants specialise in specific sectors, while others specialise in particular departments (procurement, finance, human resources, etc.). Thus, it could be said that administration consultancy is not a clearly defined occupation, but rather a way of classifying those professionals who implement projects at companies in order to improve their results. Since these projects are so different, these professionals' duties may vary substantially from one company to another. Thus, they must constantly refresh their knowledge and learn to specialise in the new tasks they are assigned on a daily basis. Thus, it could be said that administration consultancy is not a clearly defined occupation, but rather a way of classifying those professionals who implement projects at companies in order to improve their results. Since these projects are so different, these professionals' duties may vary substantially from one company to another. Thus, they must constantly refresh their knowledge and learn to specialise in the new tasks they are assigned on a daily basis.

• Conduct studies on the state of the company and the sector, in order to gain an overview of the company at which the project is to be implemented.
• Analyse and define weak points and possible errors in the company's management in order to search for possible solutions.
• In order to obtain this information, these consultants must analyse data that is normally stored in a computer system, interview the managers of and professionals in the different areas in which the project is to be implemented and perform detailed observation of the operations to be carried out.
• Study and classify the data obtained using technical and mathematical criteria.
• Draw up a report outlining appropriate recommendations, solutions and modifications in order to improve the company's performance.
• Present the report to the client, so as to make a subsequent decision as to the ideal measures to be implemented at the company.
• Oversee the correct implementation of the project.
• On completion of the implementation stage, present reports on the results of their work to the client.
• Where necessary, they may also train the company's staff to use the new technological tools or in the processes implemented.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Ciències empresarials-management
• Grau: Ciència política i gestió pública
• Grau: Ciències polítiques i de l'Administració
• Grau: Gestió i Administració pública
• Grau: Administració i direcció d'empreses
• Grau: Direcció d'empreses
• Grau: Direcció d'empreses (BBA)
• Grau: Economia
• Grau: Economia i gestió
• Grau: Empresa internacional
• Grau: Estudis internacionals d'economia i empresa/International Business Economics
• Grau: Negocis internacionals
• Grau: Enginyeria en organització industrial
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica
• Grau: Enginyeria informàtica de gestió i sistemes d'informació
• Grau: Informàtica i serveis

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Self-confidence: Level 3

Analytical thought: Level 2

Initiative: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Learning and use of knowledge: Level 2

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Technician

People who show an interest in the technical field find fulfilment in carrying out activities related to the design and manufacture of objects, machines, vehicles and/or infrastructures. These activities require the application of scientific and technical knowledge (laws of physics, calculations and mathematical formulas, properties of the materials, etc). Creativity is also necessary when coming up with optimal solutions for the functional requirements of the products to be designed. Therefore, the pragmatic application of scientific knowledge in order to develop solutions for the benefit of human beings is the main function of occupations in the technical field.

Expert in teleworking systems

Expert in evaluating virtual public offices

Project Manager

Logistics Engineering Technician

e-Commerce and payment systems consultant

• Work hours

  Flexible working hours Consultants work highly variable hours because they are contingent upon sudden increased in workland and must adapt to clients' demands, as well as meeting set deadlines.

• Salary

  Salary range: between 29.377 and 40.868 euros annum gross. Median: 34.650 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician

• Human resources and equipment

  Freelance consultants do not have a particularly high income, and this depends on the type of projects they implement.

• Initial investments

  The investment that must be made as a self-employed worker is the cost of the computer equipment and transport. If they are self-employed and have started up a consulting or engineering firm, the investment required relates to the setting up of a business with some sort of infrastructure (premises, workers, computer and support system).