Career Planning
Canadian universities pride themselves on being extremely career-oriented.
Offering practical, hands-on education – supplemented by valuable internship and/or working co-op opportunities – they offer students the chance to kick-start their careers, even while they’re still in school!
Wondering what kind of exciting careers you could pursue with one of CUAC’s Bachelor degrees? Well, the number one question to ask yourself is this – what am I most interested in? Because the more interested in a field you are, the better your chances are of succeeding in it! Following that, the number two question to ask is, “what am I good at?” And the great news is that studying at CUAC’s comprehensive research universities gives you the time and flexibility you need to develop answers to both these questions!
In the meantime, you can also use the chart below to help discover just a few of the exciting types of careers you can pursue, according to your areas of interest – along with examples of CUAC university degree programs that will help you to reach your career goals!
Money & Numbers
| I’m interested in… | Put those interests to work, with a career as a… | Related Degree Programs |
| Maths & Numbers | Cryptographer, Actuarial Scientist, Financial Auditor, Statistician, Mathematician, Data Analyst, Numerical Developer | BSc in Math and Statistics (Windsor)
BSc in Mathematics (SMU) BSc in Statistics (UVic) |
| Money & Investments | Economist, Risk Analyst, Budget Analyst, Accountant, Market Research Analyst, Macroeconomic Policy Researcher, Stock Broker, Insurance Agent, Budget Analyst, Financial Planner, Personal Banker | BBA in Accounting (Algoma)
BBA Honours in Finance (Guelph) BComm, Honours Business Administration in (Windsor) BComm in Marketing (SMU) |
| Business & Entrepreneurship | Loan Officer, Sales Analyst, Strategic Planner, Logistician, Sales Manager, Business Development Officer, Purchasing Manager, Contract Specialist, General Manager | BBA Honours in Small Business Mgmt and Entrepreneurship (Guelph)
BBA in Finance and Economics (Algoma) BComm, Honours Business Administration (Windsor) BComm in Entrepreneurship (UVic) BComm in Management Economics – Industry and Finance (Guelph) |
Engineering & Design
| I’m interested in… | Put those interests to work, with a career as a… | Related Degree Programs |
| Engineering | Industrial Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Civil Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Robotics Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Aviation Project Manager, Quality Insurance Control Engineer, Electrical Engineer | BASc in Engineering -Civil, Industrial, Electrical (Windsor)
BEng – Mechanical(UVic) BSc Diploma in Engineering (SMU) |
| Cars | Automotive Engineer, Assembly Inspector, Test Engineer, Inventory Control Clerk, Collision Repair Manager, Customer Relations Manager | BASc in Engineering - Industrial with Automotive Manufacturing - Mechanical with Automotive (Windsor) |
| Physics | Physicist, Test Pilot, Optics Researcher, Astronomer, Geophysicist, Nuclear Engineer, Cosmologist, Environmental Physicist, Computational Physicist | BSc in Physics (SMU)
BSc in Astrophysics (SMU) BSc in Physics or Chemical Physics (Guelph) |
| Computers | Computer Software Developer, Computer Programmer, Computer Systems Analyst, IT Specialist, Web Designer, Technical Support Engineer, IT Business Analyst | BCS in Computer Information Systems (Windsor)
BSc in Computing Science and Business Administration (SMU) BCS in Business Systems Management (Algoma) |
Health & Well-Being
| I’m interested in… | Put those interests to work, with a career as a… | Related Degree Programs |
| Biology | Microbiologist, Marine Biologist, Geneticist, Plant Pathologist, Biomedical Researcher, Biotechnologist | BSc in Earth and Ocean Sciences (UVic)
BSc in Molecular Biology & Genetics (Guelph) BSc in Microbiology (Guelph) BSc in Biology and Biotechnology (Windsor) |
| Chemistry | Cancer Researcher, Biochemist, Pharmaceutical Researcher, Chemical Technician, Forensic Chemist, Geochemist, Oil & Petroleum-based Chemical Engineer, Pulp and Paper Chemist, Textile Chemist | BSc in Biological Chemistry (Guelph)
BSc in Chemistry (Guelph) BSc in Chemistry (SMU) |
| Medicine (but I don’t like seeing blood!) | Pharmacologist, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Physical Therapist, Optician, Dietitian, Chiropractor, Environmental Health Specialist, Orthotist -Prosthetist, Biomedical Engineer, Counselor | Bachelor of Human Kinetics (Honours Kinesiology) Movement Science Major (Windsor)
BSc in Food Science (Guelph) BSc in Nutrition and Nutritional Sciences (Guelph) BSc in Bio-medical Science (Guelph) |
| Medicine (blood and insides are cool) | Nurse, Doctor, Surgeon, Dentist, Veterinarian, X-Ray Technician, Ultrasound Technologist | BSc in Bio-medical Science (Guelph)
BSc in Animal Biology (Guelph) BSc in Medical Physics (Windsor) |
| The Human Mind | Pharmacologist, Psychologist, Philosophy Professor, Social Worker, Medical Research Assistant, Substance Abuse Counselor, Applied Behaviour Analysis Therapist | BSc in Psychology (SMU)
BA in Psychology and Developmental Psychology (Windsor) BSc in Technology – Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Guelph) |
| Working with children or youth | Elementary or High School teacher, Child or Family Social Worker, Daycare Teacher, Child Psychologist, Guidance Counselor | Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Early Childhood & Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Guelph) |
| Criminology | Forensic Scientist, Criminologist, Psychopathology Specialist, Financial Fraud Investigator, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Court Reporter, Probation Officer, Criminal Investigator | Bachelor of Forensic Sciences (Windsor)
BA Criminology (Windsor) BA Criminology (SMU) BA Forensics and Criminology (Windsor) |
Environment Awareness
| I’m interested in… | Put those interests to work, with a career as a… | Related Degree Programs |
| Animals or Wildlife | Veterinarian, Marine Biologist, Animal Behaviourist, Zoologist, Botanist, Wildlife Biologist | BSc in Animal Biology (Guelph)
BSc in Zoology (Guelph) |
| The Environment | Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Meteorologist, Ecologist, Agronomist, Oceanographer, Conservation Scientist | BSc in Environmental Science (Windsor)
BSc in Natural Resources Management (Guelph) BSc in Earth and Ocean Sciences (UVic) |
Creativity
| I’m interested in… | Put those interests to work, with a career as a… | Related Degree Programs |
| Writing | Journalist, Copy Editor, Editor, Technical Writer, Communications Specialist, Copywriter, Creative Writer, | BA/BFA in Writing (UVic)
BA in Communication, Media and Film (Windsor) Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts Diploma in Media Communication – Journalism (Guelph) |
| Multimedia (TV, photography, internet, etc) | Advertising Executive, Video or Film Editor, Graphic Designer, Web Designer, Publisher, Creative Director, Animator, Game Technician, Journalist, Art Director | Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts Diploma in Media Communication – Digital Communications (Guelph)
Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts Diploma in Media Communication – Image Arts (Guelph) BA in Visual Arts (Windsor) BA in Communication, Media and Film (Windsor) |
| Art | Art Historian, Museum Director, Art Procurer or Dealer, Art Therapist, Gallery Curator, Art Salesperson, Art Teacher | BA in Visual Arts and Art History (Windsor)
BFA in Visual Arts (UVic) BA in Studio Art (Guelph) |
Cross-cultural People Skills
| I’m interested in… | Put those interests to work, with a career as a… | Related Degree Programs |
| Learning about different cultures | Sociologist, Cultural Anthropologist, Archaeologist, Census Surveyor, Ethnographer | Rural and Development Sociology (Guelph)
Pacific and Asian Studies (UVic) Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (Windsor) |
| History | Elementary or High School Teacher, Biographer, Museum Researcher, Archivist, Historic or Cultural Preservation Researcher, Cultural Resources Manager, Documentary Filmmaker | Film Studies (UVic)
Honours BA, in History in Art (UVic) BA in History (Windsor) |
| Languages | Translator, Interpreter, School Teacher or Private Tutor, Linguist | BA in Applied Linguistics (UVic)
BA in Linguistics (SMU) |
| Public Relations | Public Relations Officer, Journalist, Human Resources Officer, Recruitment Specialist | Honours Bachelor of Applied Arts Diploma in Media Communication – Public Relations (Guelph)
BBA in Human Resources Management (Algoma) BComm in Human Resources Management (Guelph) |
| Social Issues & Human Rights | Human Rights Worker, Social Worker, International Development Worker, Human Rights Lawyer, Emergency Aid Worker, Campaign Director, Human Rights Researcher or Investigator | BA in International Development Studies (SMU)
BA Honours in International Relations and Development Studies BBA in Management of Not-for-Profit Enterprises |
| International Issues | Conflict and Dispute Mitigation Specialist, International Relations Specialist, NGO-worker, Foreign Affairs Analyst, Market Research Analyst, Demographer, Foreign Service Officer | BA in International Development Studies (SMU)
BA Honours in International Relations and Development Studies |
| Politics | Campaign Manager, Political Advisor, Politician, Political Science Professor, Public Policy Advocate, Policy Advisor, Legislative Assistant, Government Relations Manager, Public Affair Program Assistant | BA in Political Science (Windsor)
BA in Political Science (SMU) BA in Political Science (Algoma) |
| Law | Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Litigation Support Professional, Trial Consultant, Compliance Specialist, Lawyer of any kind | BA in Law and Justice (Algoma)
Honours Bachelor of Applied Science in Justice Studies & Diploma in Police Foundations OR Law and Security Administration (Guelph) |
*** Don’t know your area of interest? That’s okay! Call or drop by any of our regional CUAC offices, in order to speak one-on-one with our student counselors – who have years of experience helping students decide which degree programs are best suited for them, based on their individual interests. And with hundreds of majors and degrees to choose from, offered at our wide range of top-quality universities located all across Canada, we have no doubt that we’ll be able to find a program that’s a perfect fit – for both you and your goals!
RELAX! Our universities offer the greatest flexibility anywhere.
You can combine degrees in your favourite areas and get a complete degree.
You can major in one program and minor in another.
You can change from one degree to another, and then even change again if you want.
So take your time, and enjoy your education knowing you will come out prepared for a lifetime of exciting careers!