Accounting

Administrative Assistant

Business Administration

Economics

Finance

Human Resources

Insurance

Management

Marketing

Operations and Logistics

Public Administration

Real Estate

Sales and Trade

Business

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Financial Planner® certification through FP Canada. To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must complete a rigorous education program, pass a national exam, have a post-secondary degree and demonstrate three years of qualifying work experience. 

Employment as a financial manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. 

Employment as a financial manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

To work as an investment manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM ®) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of requisite courses and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Employment as a senior manager in financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

To work as an accountant in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses.

Employment as a financial manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Financial managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Financial Planner® certification through FP Canada. To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must complete an education program, pass a national exam, have a post-secondary degree and demonstrate three years of qualifying work experience. 

To work as a treasury professional in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation. Eligibility can achieved through a variety of combinations of work, education, and teaching experience, and by successful completion of an exam.

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and meeting acceptable work experience requirements. 

To work as an investment manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM ®) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of requisite courses and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

To work as an accountant in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Financial and investment analysts

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Financial Planner® certification through FP Canada. To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must complete a rigorous education program, pass a national exam, have a post-secondary degree and demonstrate three years of qualifying work experience. 

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. 

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an insurance agent, salesperson, or adjuster in B.C., you must be licensed by the Insurance Council of B.C. Eligibility is achieved by meeting education and licensing requirements.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to become a member of the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning. Eligibility is achieved by following the steps on the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning website.

To work in the investment industry in B.C., you may choose to become a member of the Investment Funds Institute of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through employment at an eligible firm.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To sell regulated financial products in Canada, you must be licensed through the Canadian Securities Institute. Once educational, ethical and work experience licensing requirements have been met, the application for registration is handled by either your employer or, if you are working independently, by a sponsoring financial services firm.

Financial advisors

Professional occupations in business management consulting

Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration

Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts

Social policy researchers and program officers

This instructional program class comprises any program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. These programs include courses in management theory, human resources management and behaviour, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.

Business administration and management, general

To work as an auditor in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA) designation from the Institute of Internal Auditors. Please contact the Institute of Internal Auditors for eligibility requirements.

Financial auditors and accountants

University professors

Accounting Doctoral Degrees

Business Administration Doctoral Degrees

Economics Doctoral Degrees

Business Administration Master's Degrees

Financial managers plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of financial and accounting departments. They develop and implement the financial policies and systems of establishments. Financial managers establish performance standards and prepare various financial reports for senior management. They are employed in financial and accounting departments in companies throughout the public and private sectors and in government.

Financial and investment analysts collect and analyze financial information such as economic forecasts, trading volumes and the movement of capital, financial backgrounds of companies, historical performances and future trends of stocks, bonds and other investment instruments to provide financial and investment or financing advice for their company or their company's clients. Their studies and evaluations cover areas such as takeover bids, private placements, mergers or acquisitions. Financial analysts are employed by a wide range of establishments throughout the private and public sector, such as banks, brokerage houses, insurance companies, investment companies, manufacturing firms, trust companies, utility companies and underwriting firms. Investment analysts are employed primarily by brokerage houses and fund management companies.

Financial advisors counsel individuals on financial decisions such as investments, cash management, and estate planning. They establish personal financial plans according to clients' objectives and guide them through the implementation of the proposed strategies that may be adjusted as the situation evolve. They are employed by banks, trust companies and investment firms, or they may be self-employed.

Professionals in business management consulting occupations provide services to management such as analyzing the structure, operations, managerial methods or functions of an organization in order to propose, plan and implement improvements. They are employed by management consulting firms and throughout the public and private sectors or are self-employed.

Government managers in economic analysis, policy development and program administration plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate economic policy, research and programs in areas of government activity such as taxation, international trade, labour markets, transportation or agriculture. They also plan and direct policies and programs to promote industrial and commercial business development in urban and rural areas. They are employed by all levels of government.

Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts conduct research, monitor data, analyze information and prepare reports and plans to resolve economic and business problems and develop models to analyze, explain and forecast economic behaviour and patterns. They advise on matters such as finance, fiscal and monetary policy, international trade, agricultural and natural resource commodities and labour and industrial markets. They are employed by government departments and agencies and throughout the private sector in associations, unions, research organizations, banks and investment firms.

Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers conduct research, develop policy and implement or administer programs in areas such as consumer affairs, employment, home economics, immigration, law enforcement, corrections, human rights, housing, labour, family services, foreign aid and international development. They are employed by government departments and agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, consulting establishments, professional associations, research institutes, non-government organizations and international organizations or they may be self-employed.

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. 

Employment as a senior manager in financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

To work as an accountant in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in financial, communications, and other business services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - financial, communications and other business services

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in health, education, social, community services and membership organizations may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in trade, broadcasting, and other services may additionally require several years of related work experience. 


Senior managers - trade, broadcasting and other services

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in construction, transportation, production, and utilities may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - construction, transportation, production and utilities

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Employment as a human resources manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Employment as a human resources manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

Human resources managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a purchasing manager in BC, you may choose the earn the Supply Chain Management Professional Designation from Supply Chain Canada. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education and work experience.

Employment as a purchasing manager requires several years of related work experience.

Purchasing managers

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose to earn the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional designation. The designation is earned by completing the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) program, for which you must be a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP).

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certification in Health Information Management (CHIM) from the Canadian College of Health Information Management. Eligibility is achieved through completion of: an accredited program, and the CHIM examination.

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as an administrative professional in B.C., you may choose earn certification through the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the International Qualifying Program. 

Employment as an administrative services manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Other administrative services managers

To work as a mortgage broker in B.C., you must be licensed through the B.C. Financial Services Authority. Eligibility is achieved through completing appropriate education, or you may challenge the exam if you have adequate experience. 

Mortgage broker managers

To work as an insurance, real estate, or financial brokerage manager in B.C., a recognized professional designation is required. You may choose to complete the Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker (CAIB) program, a national, professional designation program that's provided by the Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC).

Employment as an insurance manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

Insurance managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Financial Planner® certification through FP Canada. To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must complete a rigorous education program, pass a national exam, have a post-secondary degree and demonstrate three years of qualifying work experience. 

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. 

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

To work as an investment manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM ®) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of requisite courses and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Employment as a securities manager may additionally require several years of related work experience.

Securities managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Financial Planner® certification through FP Canada. To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must complete a rigorous education program, pass a national exam, have a post-secondary degree and demonstrate three years of qualifying work experience. 

Employment as a banking, credit, or other investment manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a financial analyst in B.C., you may choose to earn a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation. You can earn the designation by completing the CFA® Program and acceptable work experience requirements. 

Employment as a banking, credit, or other investment manager additionally requires several years of related work experience.

To work as an investment manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Investment Manager (CIM ®) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of requisite courses and at least 2 years of relevant work experience.

Employment as a banking, credit, or other investment manager additionally requires several years of work experience.

Banking, credit and other investment managers

Marketing managers

Other business services managers

To work as a securities agent, investment dealer, or broker in B.C., you must complete the Canadian Securities Course (CSC®).

Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers

Mortgage brokers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Financial Planner® certification through FP Canada. To obtain the CFP designation, candidates must complete a rigorous education program, pass a national exam, have a post-secondary degree, and demonstrate three years of qualifying work experience. 

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Personal Financial Planner (PFP®) designation. Eligibility is achieved by taking the right combination of courses.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a financial planner in B.C., you may choose to earn the Qualified Associate Financial Planner™ (QAFP®) designation. Eligibility is achieved through completion of approved education, and ethics course, work experience, and successful writing of the QAFP exam. This certification can also be a stepping stone to Certified Financial Planner certification.

To sell regulated financial products in Canada, you must be licensed through the Canadian Securities Institute. Once educational, ethical and work experience licensing requirements have been met, the application for registration is handled by either your employer or, if you are working independently, by a sponsoring financial services firm.

Financial officers

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Please confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Human resources professionals

Professional occupations in marketing

Supervisors, supply chain, tracking and scheduling coordination occupations

To receive the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation, you must be registered with the Human Resources Professionals Association (HRPA) in good standing. Eligibility is achieved through completion of the required coursework, relevant exams, and the Job Ready Program offered by the HRPA. 

Employment as a human resource or recruitment officer may additionally require related work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work in human resources in B.C., you may choose to pursue the Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Eligibility is achieved by completing requisite education requirements or passing the National Knowledge Exam, and by proving sufficient work experience.

Employment as a human resource or recruitment officer may additionally require related work experience.

Human resources and recruitment officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a procurement or purchasing agent of officer in B.C., you may need a certificate specific to your discipline from the International Right of Way Association. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a procurement or purchasing agent or officer in B.C., you may need a certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Procurement and purchasing agents and officers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as a conference or event planner, you may require a Certified Meeting Professional designation. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of the certifying examinations.

Conference and event planners

Statistical officers and related research support occupations

To work as an administrative officer in B.C., you may choose to earn the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional designation. The designation is earned by completing the Canadian Certified Administrative Professional (CCAP) program, for which you must be a member of the Association of Administrative Professionals (AAP).

Administrative officers

Court officers

Computer and information systems managers

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an actuary in B.C., you may choose to register with the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education, courses, and exams.

Employment as a fully-licensed actuary may additionally require relevant work experience.

Actuaries

Business systems specialists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an information systems specialist in B.C., you may choose to earn certification as a Certified Information Systems Auditor. Eligibility is achieved through completing examination requirements and presenting evidence of sufficient work experience.

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an information systems specialist in B.C., you may choose to earn certification as a Certified Internal Auditor. Eligibility is achieved through a combination of education, work experience, and examination.

Information systems specialists

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

If entering this career from a law background, you may need to have been admitted to the B.C. Bar. Following completion of a Juris Doctor program, articling period at law firm, and the Law Society B.C. Professional Legal Training Course, you can take the Qualification Examinations to gain admission to the B.C. Bar and begin practicing as a lawyer.

Employment as a manager in public administration may require several years of related work experience.

Other managers in public administration

Registrars and administrators of vocational training schools

Commissioned police officers and related occupations in public protection services

To work in business development and market research in B.C., you may choose to earn an Economic Development Certification. Eligibility is achieved through work experience and successful completion of the Economic Development Association of Canada exam. 

Business development officers and market researchers and analysts

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To practice as an immigration and citizenship consultant in B.C., you must be a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants. Eligibility is achieved through completing a recognized educational program.

Immigration consultants

Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.

To work as an educational policy researcher in B.C., you may need a Certificate of Qualification in Teaching. Eligibility is achieved through meeting requisite education requirements, including a teacher education program.

Education policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Producers, directors, and film editors

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Associate (CSA) designation. Eligibility is achieved through attaining a Canadian Professional Sales Association (CPSA) Institute Sales Certificate, or 35 hours of accredited pre-requisite education in sales aligned with the Sales Professional Competency Framework. You must also have a minimum of 6 months of verified sales experience in client-facing roles.

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Leader designation. Eligibility is achieved through the completion of a university degree, 35 hours of pre-requisite education aligned with the Sales Leader Competency Framework, and 6 years of cumulative work experience. 

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

To work as a corporate sales manager in B.C., you may choose to earn the Certified Sales Professional (CSP®) designation. Eligibility is achieved after you have a college diploma and accumulated 35 hours of accredited pre-requisite education in sales aligned to the Sales Professional Competency Framework, a minimum of 4 years of verified experience independently managing client accounts, and evidence of meeting/exceeding targets for at least 2 of those years.

Employment as a corporate sales manager usually requires several years of related work experience.

Corporate sales managers

Retail and wholesale trade managers

Executive housekeepers

Retail and wholesale buyers

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may need to become a member with the Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization.

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may need to be registered with the British Columbia Securities Commission. 

To work as a financial sales representative in B.C., you may choose to complete training courses offered by the Canadian Securities Institute. 

Financial sales representatives

To work as a manager in transport operations in B.C., you may choose to become certified as an operator of a particular mode of transportation through Transport Canada. The modes of transportation you may become certified in include, but are not limited to, commercial pilot, vessel master, or truck driver. 

Managers in transportation operations

Managers in transportation freight traffic

Manufacturing managers

Business Administration Bachelor's Degrees

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