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

Business Administration Doctoral Degrees

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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.

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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

Business Administration Master's Degrees

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Business Administration Doctorate DBA]( https://www.royalroads.ca/programs/doctor-business-administration)

Business Administration: Doctoral Degree (DBA)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Business Administration: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)]( http://beedie.sfu.ca/phd/)

Business Administration: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Business Administration in Organizational Behaviour: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)]( https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/phd-business-administration-organizational-behaviour)

Business Administration in Organizational Behaviour: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (UBCV)

For information and to apply visit the institution's website: 

[Business Administration in Transportation and Logistics: Doctoral Degree (UBCV)](https://www.grad.ubc.ca/prospective-students/graduate-degree-programs/phd-business-administration-transportation-logistics)

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