With so many changes in the business world, it’s not shocking that many new business careers have emerged. If you are the proud holder of an MBA, you are no longer restricted to finance or basic administration tasks; there is a world of interesting careers for the MBA graduate. Here are ten of the latest hot MBA career trends.

  • Director of Mobile Computing. Love your Blackberry or Trio? Itching to get your hands on the new iPhone? Is your laptop welded to your fingertips? If you love mobile technology and have an MBA with a focus on information technology, this might be the career for you. CNN Money says that keeping all these mobile lifelines updated and in good working order now comes with a title and a nice paycheck.
  • Director of Internal Controls. Thanks to legislation like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, businesses are awash in new rules regarding their money management. Companies now need an individual who can manage the flow of internal financial information, make sure everyone is complying with rules and regulations, safeguard assets, adhere to company policies—and promote efficiency at the same time. If you have an MBA with a focus on accounting and finance, this might be your fast track to the corner office.
  • Business Continuity Director. September 11, Hurricane Katrina, the Midwest power outage—how do businesses continue to function when the worst happens? Because business is so heavily reliant on technology, companies must prepare for any calamity that might interrupt power or prevent employees from getting to the office. The MBA that will help get you into this niche career could be in information technology or in finance.
  • Chief People Officer. What used to be the Human Resources Director has morphed into an even bigger job with a bigger title. Large international companies need a CPO with a wide range of experience and a knack for finding the best talent. Workplace management is a huge concern, especially with issues such as the costs of health care impacting a company’s bottom line. An MBA graduate with a focus in human resources might find this the perfect fit.
  • Professional Coach. This coach position comes without a whistle. Professional business coaches may come in to train staff of a company, help an entrepreneur launch a new business, or help an experienced professional change careers. The need for coaches has exploded in the last decade, with nearly 20% of professional coaches making hefty six-figure incomes. If your MBA is in marketing or entrepreneurship, this might be the career for you.
  • Customer Relationship Management. There is one thing every business needs to succeed whether it’s a management consulting firm or the corner store, and that is customers. How do you attract customers? How do you retain them? The specialist in Customer Relationship Management tackles this equation. Making your customers happy and engaging in repeat business has become a science, and an MBA with a specialization in Marketing is the way to go if CRM is for you.
  • Business Relationship Management. You know how that guy from the IT department keeps trying to explain that new software to you but you still don’t get it? That might be because your organization doesn’t have a Business Relationship Manager. This managerial expert is the liaison between the technology and the people in a company, and helps make the transitions to new technology smoother. As the impact of technology on day-to-day business continues to grow and evolve, corporations are finding it important to have someone established to help smooth out the rough edges. If your MBA is in information technology, this is an excellent opportunity for you.
  • Collaboration Services. Individuals in the office often collaborate on projects; but how can someone in the New York office successfully collaborate with their counterpart in Tokyo? With collaboration services, of course. Technology such as web-conferencing, intranets, and other services make it not only possible, but also easy. To facilitate these collaborations, a management specialist is needed to oversee all the efforts of the corporation. If you hold an MBA with an information technology focus, you might find this the career for you.
  • Sustainability Officer. With pollution, global warming, and other “eco” issues in the news, it’s no wonder that businesses are beginning to explore how they can slap the “green” label on their organization. More and more companies are looking at ways they can be more eco-friendly, from instituting recycling plans to making buildings more environmentally friendly. Businesses are taking sustainability seriously, and many now have a Chief Sustainability Officer. Luckily, business schools are helping by offering MBA’s with a “green” focus. If you are interested both in business and in being socially responsible, this path might be right for you.
  • Business-to-Business Marketing. What if your business’s primary customers are other businesses? You can’t use the same marketing techniques that are used for individuals; you need a specialized marketing manager. Business-to-business marketing (B2B) is an exploding market that, according to Finance Magazine, has grown over 60% in the last ten years. If you are an MBA with a marketing specialty, consider B2B marketing as your focus.

An advanced business degree can now take your career to places unheard of a decade ago. With M.B.A.s in high demand, pursuing a graduate business degree is a smart career choice and one not enough students are making. Find your way to success with a business management career today.