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A chief operating officer, also called a chief operations officer (COO) is responsible for the daily operation of the company and routinely reports to the highest-ranking executive‚ usually the chief executive officer. A chief operating officer is responsible for develop business strategies, oversee operations, analyze internal operations, identify areas of process enhancement, maintain and build a relationship with clients and suppliers, manage expenses and investment, review reports and establish policies to promote company culture and vision.

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  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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    Avg. Duration:17 monthsAvg. Fees:$27,469Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) in Finance
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    Avg. Duration:15 monthsAvg. Fees:$29,745Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in Economics
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$34,442Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Bachelor of Arts (b.a.) in History
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$32,316Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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Annual Pay Estimate for Chief Operating Officer and Other Important Info

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6.0 years
$252K
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4.65 years
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