How do I start a career in Business & Management?

Start with a free FI course, then the starting-level short courses and diploma: Operations Trainee · Management Trainee. Entry-level jobs include Operations Assistant · Project Coordinator · Corporate Secretarial Assistant.

How much can I earn in Business & Management in the Philippines?

As a general guide, entry level (0–2 years) is about ₱15,000–₱30,000 a month, mid level (3–5 years) about ₱30,000–₱60,000 and senior/manager level about ₱60,000–₱150,000. Pay varies by employer, city and licence; overseas jobs usually pay more.

Can I work remotely or part-time in Business & Management?

Remote project coordination for overseas teams is growing. Project-based coordination work is possible.

Can I start my own business in Business & Management?

Yes. A common idea is: Run or grow your own company with clear systems. FI teaches the trade and the business side, and shows where to register in the Philippines or abroad.

Careers in Business & Management: Jobs, Salary & Courses

CAREER PATHS · INDUSTRY

See every level in Business & Management, from student to executive: the jobs, typical pay, and the steps to move up. Tell us where you are now and where you want to go.

1. Student

Still in school

Jobs: Senior High student

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FI · K–12FI Online Senior HighSelf-Paced from ₱51,480 a year · Live Online available
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Outside FISenior High strand: ABM
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FI · Free courseEntrepreneurship Introduction₱0 · start today
4
Outside FIA college degree, if the job you want needs one (see the notes in each level)

2. Starting out

No work experienceStarting pay, usually at the lower end of entry level

Jobs: Operations Trainee · Management Trainee

1
FI · Short courseProject Management Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
2
FI · Short courseBusiness Writing Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
3
FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Administration720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

3. Entry level

0–2 years₱15,000–₱30,000 a month

Jobs: Operations Assistant · Project Coordinator · Corporate Secretarial Assistant

1
FI · CertificationCertification: Project Coordination8 modules + exam · ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaProject Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · Professional DiplomaCorporate Secretarial Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500

4. Mid level / Supervisor

3–5 years₱30,000–₱60,000 a month

Jobs: Operations Supervisor · Project Manager · Compliance Officer

1
FI · Professional DiplomaOperations Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaQuality Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · Professional DiplomaCompliance Administration720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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FI · PathwayPEDAP: turn your work experience into an FI diploma₱8,500

5. Senior / Manager

6–10 years₱60,000–₱150,000 a month

Jobs: Operations Manager · Business Manager

1
FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaLeadership & Organisational Development720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · PathwayETEEAP: earn a college degree from your experience (5+ years)₱8,500 FI fee · university fees separate

6. Executive

10+ yearsAbove the senior range; varies widely by company

Jobs: General Manager · Chief Operating Officer (COO)

1
FI · Professional DiplomaStrategic Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaRisk Management & Business Continuity720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
Outside FIOften a degree or MBA plus 10+ years

Changing careers into Business & Management

Good for people with supervisory experience in any field. Start with the free course, take the starting-level courses, and use PEDAP if your past work is related. Most career changers then apply at entry level and move up faster because of their experience.

1
FI · Free courseEntrepreneurship Introduction₱0 · start today
2
FI · Short courseProject Management Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
3
FI · Short courseBusiness Writing Essentials24 learning hours · ₱4,000
4
FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Administration720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
5
FI · PathwayPEDAP: turn your work experience into an FI diploma₱8,500
6
Outside FIUpdate your CV in My FI to show your new FI credentials

Starting your own business

Idea: Run or grow your own company with clear systems. Learn the trade first, then the business side: planning, registration, pricing and managing money.

1
FI · Professional DiplomaEntrepreneurship720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
2
FI · Professional DiplomaOperations Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
3
FI · Short courseStarting a Small Business24 learning hours · ₱4,000
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FI · Short courseBusiness Plan Basics24 learning hours · ₱4,000
5
FI · Professional DiplomaSmall Business Management720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
6
FI · Professional DiplomaBusiness Registration & Licensing Support720 learning hours · from ₱8,500
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Outside FIRegister your business: DTI (sole proprietor) or SEC, barangay and mayor's permit, BIR

Ways to work

Full-timeMost roles are full-time and office-based.

Part-timeProject-based coordination work is possible.

RemoteRemote project coordination for overseas teams is growing.

Salary guide (Philippines, monthly)

Each level shows a general range for the Philippines. Examples for this industry:

Operations Manager, 5–8 yrs: ₱45,000–₱70,000 (aniday.com)
General Manager: about ₱85,000 (ph.jobstreet.com)

Sources: public 2026 salary guides (multiplymii.com for the general ranges; others as named). Pay depends on the employer, city, licence and experience. Overseas jobs, for example in the Middle East, usually pay more. This is a guide, not a job offer.

All FI courses in Business & Management

Business Administration · Professional Diploma
Business Management · Professional Diploma
Operations Management · Professional Diploma
Strategic Management · Professional Diploma
Project Management · Professional Diploma
Quality Management · Professional Diploma
Leadership & Organisational Development · Professional Diploma
Legal Office Administration · Professional Diploma
Corporate Secretarial Support · Professional Diploma
Compliance Administration · Professional Diploma
Contract Documentation · Professional Diploma
Governance & Board Support · Professional Diploma
Business Registration & Licensing Support · Professional Diploma
Data Privacy Administration · Professional Diploma
Professional Certification in Project Coordination · Certification

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