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Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management  (NOC 1122)
Prince Edward Island
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

This unit group includes those who provide services to management such as analyzing the operations, managerial methods or functions of an organization in order to propose, plan and implement improvements, or analyzing advertising needs and developing appropriate advertising plans. They are employed by management consulting firms, advertising agencies and throughout the public and private sectors or are self-employed.

ISO consultant, advertising account executive, business management consultant, business methods analyst, consultant, organizational analysis, management analyst, organizational analyst, promotion specialist, records management specialist, researcher, organization and methods, senior consultant, operations management.

Management consultants perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Analyze and provide advice on the managerial methods and organization of a public or private sector establishment
  • Conduct research to determine efficiency and effectiveness of managerial policies and programs
  • Conduct assessments and propose improvements to methods, systems and procedures in areas such as operations, human resources, records management and communications
  • Conduct quality audits and develop quality management and quality assurance standards for ISO (International Organization for Standardization) registration
  • Plan the reorganization of the operations of an establishment
  • May supervise contracted researchers or clerical staff.
Advertising and promotion consultants perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Assess characteristics of products or services to be promoted and advise on the advertising needs of an establishment
  • Advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies
  • Develop and implement advertising campaigns appropriate for print or electronic media.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Charlottetown, Summerside, Alberton, Cornwall, Kensington, Montague, Souris, Stratford

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Education & Job Requirements for Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management in Prince Edward Island

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

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Holland College:

The Marketing and Advertising Management program is designed to develop the marketing and advertising skills that are necessary in today's global market. This is a two year program offered in Charlottetown.

In addition, Holland College has an articulation agreement with UPEI. Graduates of the Marketing and Advertising Management program can receive 60 semester hours credit towards a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality degree.

For further information, please contact :
Holland College
140 Weymouth Street
Charlottetown, PEI
C1A 4Z1
Phone: 1-800-446-5265
www.hollandcollege.com
info@hollandcollege.com

University of Prince Edward Island:

The UPEI School of Business offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Business Administration degree which is related to this occupation. Bachelor degrees are normally a four year degree consisting of one hundred and twenty semester hours. A Certificate in Business is also offered

An executive-style Masters of Business Administration with specialized streams in "Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship" and "Innovative Management" is also offered related to this occupation.

For further information contact:
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4P3
Phone: (902) 628-4353 or 1 800 606-8734
www.upei.ca
newstudent@upei.ca

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-08-26 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
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