Skills Developed As a Business Major
- Ability to problem solve and make effective decisions
- Creative thinking skills
- Ability to present ideas clearly and logically through oral and written communication
- Ability to organize and interpret data
- Negotiation skills
- Analysis of complex problems
- Logistical thinking
- Leadership skills– implement projects and organize people
- Use of various research strategies
Sample Fields of Work and Career Titles
| Auditing |
Banks/Financial Services |
| Accountant |
Insurance Companies |
| Budget Analyst |
Loan Officer |
| Commercial Underwriter |
Marketing |
| Financial Analyst |
Public Relations |
| Management |
Hospitality |
| Human Resources |
Market Research |
| Investment Banking |
Sales |
| Labour Relations Specialist |
Small Business Owner |
| Entrepreneurs |
High Technology Firms |
| Advertising Agencies |
Teaching |
A Sample of Redeemer Business Majors' Career Titles
Assistant to Controller, Paul Davis Systems, Burlington
Accounting Technician, EPR Kielstra & Co, Beamsville
Account Manager, Hald-Nor Credit Union
Business Coordinator, J.W.T. Advertising, Toronto
Horticulturist, Metro Parks, Toronto
Accounting, John teBrake Accounting, Wainfleet, ON
Admissions Counsellor, Redeemer University College
Fax Sales Representative, Canon, Burlington
Assistant Accounts Manager, Canada Trust, Toronto
Office Manager, All Ontario Diacinal Conference, St. Catharines
Accounting, Gold Line Curling Equipment, Mississauga
Business Manager, Tristan Construction, Ottawa
Store Manager, Closet Space Saver
Staff, SHL Computer Innovations, Brampton
Market Manager, Heart Saw, Bellville
Bookkeeper, African Evangelical Fellowship (AEF), Namibia
Manager, Tigchelaar Farm, Hamilton
Accounting, Kittling Ridge Accounting, Grimsby
Staff, Bible League, Burlington
Assistant Clerk, Town of Goderich
Data Entry, C.I.B.C., Mississauga
Director of Finance, Sodexo, Canada
Credit Officer, Bank of Nova Scotia, Wyoming, ON
Material Manager, Nova Chemicals, Sarnia
Service Manager, Glendale Motors, Ancaster
Developmental Director, Grey-Bruce Regional Health Centre
Underwriting Manager, Liberty International Underwriters, Dallas Texas
Manager, Canadian Council of Christian Charities, Elmira
Accountant, Brownlow Associates, Ancaster
IT Programmer, Talbot Wood Products, Cayuga
Website Resources
Canadian Securities Institute (Provides Training and Courses)
Canadian Association of Business Economics
Canadian Professional Sales Association
Canadian Bankers Association
Canadian Institute of Management
Certified General Accountants
Certified Management Accountants
Insurance Works
Institute of Communication Agencies
Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Human Resources Professionals Association of Ontario
Canadian Marketing Association
Associations Canada
Human Resource Management Guide Canada
AIESEC Canada (Offers Internship Program)
Careers in Business
Canada Business (Government Services for Entrepreneurs)