Updated: Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

The Private Company Trendsetter Barometer index, released by consultancy PricewaterhouseCoopers, has found the bosses of the nation's leading private companies are expecting an economic upturn, and which could expand opportunities for business careers, within the next year.

The survey says 34 percent of CEOs are now optimistic about the U.S. economy, and companies are beginning to increase their investments, particularly in new product or service introductions and information technology as well as marketing and sales promotion.

"This resurgence in optimism has lead to a resetting of revenue growth targets and moderate prospective spending increases over the next 12 months," says Ken Esch, partner with the Private Company Services practice.

"This increase in investments is a strong indication that private-business owners are planning for a turn in the economy," he adds.

With such optimistic news and career opportunities on the horizon, those who are heading to college or planning a career change may consider enrolling in an accredited MBA program at a traditional school or earn an online degree.

An MBA can pave the way to a variety of careers, including financial analyst, manager, executive or consultant, and degree holders can expect to earn between 73,510 to $171,583, according to the research company PayScale.com.

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