Program description
The subjects studied vary from one program to another and group together the knowledge and skills needed in the degree being sought. Several types of undergraduate programs allow students to acquire knowledge according to their preferences and personal learning styles. Regardless of the subjects studied, the many types of programs honours, honours with specialization, integrated, general, major, minor, and certificate all provide access to the labour market. In addition, some degrees open the door to graduate studies or professional programs.
The brief description as well as the examples of subjects studied in this bachelors degree is drawn from the Undergraduate programs and courses calendars.The acquired skills compiled below are specific to this program of study as every program fosters the development of different skills. Examples of graduate and professional programs are also presented to consider the possibilities of further studies.
Potential occupations
Universities studies lead to multiple occupations. Furthermore, certain professions require talent, special aptitudes, additional skills and experience beyond degrees themselves. By targeting a profession, it can make decisions easier during your schooling, throughout your job search and, finally, when choosing among job offers. The choices can change over time based on academic, personal, and professional paths and on the knowledge of occupations and of the labour market.
In order to list your choices, visit the Job Bank Canada website and, using the National Occupational Classification (NOC) codes, view job postings, wages, employment prospects and other important information that can help you make a decision. If need be, additional and complementary information can be found via two online career exploration tools (Careercruising)* also designed to facilitate your career advancement. The occupations found below are examples derived from the National Occupational Classification. They are presented by their occupational group title, in bold, followed by bulleted occupational titles specific to the program of study. Immediately after the occupational titles, the hyperlinked NOC code for the occupational group is provided. Overall, the occupations are presented side by side with their employment requirements and the establishments where to find a job.
The National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2016 is the authoritative resource on occupational information in Canada providing a standard taxonomy and framework for dialogue on Labour Market Information. It gathers more than 30,000 occupational titles into 500 Unit Groups, organized according to skill levels and skill types.
Occupations related to this program
Advertising, marketing and public relations managers
- Sales manager
Business development officers and marketing researchers and consultants
- Economic development consultant
Banking, credit and other investment managers
- Accounts manager
- Bank manager
- Credit union manager
- Loans manager
Purchasing agents and officers
- Buyer
- Contract negotiator
- Purchasing contracts analyst
Purchasing managers
- Contract manager
- Purchasing manager
Other financial officers
- Estate executor
- Financial planner
- Mortgage broker
Government managers – economic analysis, policy development and program administration
- Business development director
- Economic development director
Financial and investment analysts
- Financial analyst
- Investment consultant
- Portfolio manager
- Securities analyst
Senior manager – financial, communications and other business services
Senior manager – health, education, social and community services and membership associations
Senior manager – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.
Senior manager – construction, transportation, production and utilities
Economists and economic policy researchers and analysts
- Economist
- Economic policy researcher
- Trade analyst
University professors and lecturers
- Department head
- Lecturer
- Professor
- Visiting scholar
Acquiring experience
Experience is acquired by participating and trying new personal, educational and professional activities, where it is possible to discover preferences, increase confidence and improve skills. As for professional experience, it is acquired through volunteering, internships, self-employment and full-time or part-time jobs. And certainly, experience working on campus or in other settings adds to the set of skills acquired in your degree (see Acquired Skills section). The Employability Skills 2000+ presenting the skills employers look for in their employees as well as its complementary checklist can help target experience opportunities that will improve your skill set necessary for employment. In addition to developing these skills, performing work related to your program of study can strengthen your expertise and increase your employability.
Volunteer opportunities
In addition to providing an opportunity to apply theories and knowledge learned during your university studies outside the classroom, in real world situations, volunteering is a way to help the community and its many organizations. The Community Service Learning also allows students to contribute to their community by participating in projects that are related to their program of study.
Directories
- Centraide Outaouais
- Center for Global Community Engagement - University of Ottawa
- E-Blue Book Community Information Centre of Ottawa
- GoAbroad.com
- I-Volunteer.ca
- United Way Ottawa
- Volunteer Ottawa
Potential employers
The following examples of employers can offer internships or employment opportunities related to students program of studies. The examples are presented according to geographic location: Ottawa and Gatineau, Ontario, Quebec and other provinces.
In Canada
- Bell
- Canada Post
- Export Development Canada
- Financial Trancsactions and reports analysis center of Canada
- Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada - DFAIT
- Industry Canada
- Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada
- Ottawa Convention Centre
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP
- CIBC
- Hollis Wealth
- Dytrem
- Fidelity Investment
- HR Associates
- Hudson's Bay Company - HBC
- Microsoft Canada
- Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - OLG
- Primaris Management Inc.
- Royal bank of Canada
- Rogers
- Scotiabank
- Terrace Bay Township
- Welch
- Alimentation Couche-Tard
- Blinds To Go
- Bombardier
- Desjardins
- Metro
- Videotron
- Alberta-Pacific Forest Industries Inc. - Al-Pac
- BC Public Service
- Blizzard Interactive
- ExxonMobil Canada
- Imperial Oil
- Interis
- Investors Group
- Manitoba Public Insurance
- Suncor Energy
- The Dufresne Group
- Western Financial Group
Abroad
The requirements for working abroad consider factors like administrative laws, professional standards and work permits in some countries. To learn about requirements in various countries, visit Skill Clear or MyWorldAbroad (registration with a @uOttawa.ca email is required to use MyWorldAbroad).
Job search resources
The job search resources are designed to stimulate networking activities, develop marketing strategies and facilitate access to job postings. Networking events offer employers the opportunity to learn about the available workforce, and they give students a chance to be considered in the recruitment process. Career Development Centre offers helpful tips on networking, interview preparation techniques and different tools that can also be used to help with the preparation of resumés and cover letters.
Professional organizations
Examples of professional organizations, presented by location, provide essential information on professional development opportunities and networking activities, the examples can also provide access to publications and job opportunities.
Canadian Provincial and territorial
- Alberta Chamber of Commerce
- Atlantic Chamber of Commerce
- British Columbia Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Chamber of Commerce
- Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs - CAWEE
- Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec - FCCQ
- Manitoba Chamber of Commerce
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce
- Prince Edward Island Chamber of Commerce
- Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
Job search sites
Here are a few websites posting jobs available in Canada and abroad related to this field of study.
Canadian International