MBA Programs in West Virginia

West Virginia has seen over $15.2 million in new business investments since 2005, according to the West Virginia Department of Commerce, or WVDOC. Top employers in the state are in the health care, finance, government and chemical manufacturing industries, according to U.S. Department of Labor data.

Charleston's Vision 2030 plan, developed by the Charleston Area Alliance, plans for future business opportunities in areas such as chemical manufacturing, energy, health care, innovation, and research and development in the capital.

Biometrics, Alternative Energy Career Options for Graduates of MBA Programs in West Virginia

The WVDOC reports that growth industries throughout the state include aerospace, motor vehicle parts and equipment, and alternative energy. The state was named one of four 2011 Champions of Energy Efficient in Industry for its Industries of the Future program, which delivers "exemplary energy efficiency programs to industrial customers." West Virginia is also heavily invested in biometric research and identification technology, an emerging and highly competitive global industry.

In addition, public and private companies are recognizing the benefits of consolidating their administrative services in a state like West Virginia where the cost of doing business is lower than in other states but the central location is still convenient for eastern seaboard business destinations. Graduates of business schools in West Virginia can look forward to increased opportunities for management careers as these emerging industry sectors continue to grow.

Additional Resources for West Virginia MBA Prospects
West Virginia Bureau of Labor Statistics Information
Census Data for West Virginia
The West Virginia Department of Commerce Website