Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts

This instructional program class comprises any general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. These programs include courses in economic theory, microeconomics and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.

Economics, general

Economics Master's Degrees

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.

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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

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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 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

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. 

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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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

Statistical officers and related research support occupations

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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

Government managers in health policy development and program administration

Government managers in social policy development and program administration

Government managers - economic analysis, policy development and program administration

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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

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

Social policy researchers and program officers

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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

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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

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

Economics Bachelor's Degrees

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Economics: Master of Arts (MA)

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Environmental Economics and Management: Master (MEEM)

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Environmental Economics and Management: Master of Science (MScEEM)

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Economics: Master of Arts (MA) (UBCV)

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[Development Economics: Master of Arts (MA)]( https://www2.unbc.ca/economics/ma-development-economics)

Development Economics: Master of Arts (MA)

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