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Top 10 Popular Programs for Studying in Canada

Time:2022-10-16 Click: 1087

1. Business Finance

Finance is one of the pillar industries of Canada's economy. Canada is one of the top performers in the world when it comes to the financial sector, and the World Economic Forum ranks Canada's banking system as one of the most robust in the world.

 

The financial industry is also one of the largest industries in North America and one of the important pillars of the Canadian economy. There are many types of finance-related jobs. The entire financial services industry includes seven major financial companies, including banks, trust companies, credit unions, life insurance companies, property insurance companies, securities companies and investment agencies. Requires strong analytical skills and management skills.

 

Graduate employment direction: investment bank, financial institution trader, stock analyst assistant, financial engineering, financial risk management, fund manager, etc.

 

Recommended institutions: University of Toronto, York University, Simon Fraser University, St. Mary's University, Brock University, etc.


2. Actuarial Science

The average annual salary of actuaries in North America is not less than 100,000 US dollars, and the highest is several million US dollars. The annual salary of domestic actuaries is generally about 300,000 yuan, and that of overseas returnees is more than one million yuan. Actuarial students return to China for development, with an annual salary of more than 300,000 yuan.

 

Employment orientation of graduates: There are less than 10 actuaries recognized by the world insurance industry in China. There are more than 40 "quasi-actuaries". With the strengthening of people's understanding of insurance, the rise of insurance and other industries will inevitably require more actuaries.

 

Institutions with professional advantages: University of Waterloo, University of Manitoba, Simon Fraser University, etc.

 

3. Business Accounting

Accounting and other related occupations are among the "Top 10 High Paying Jobs in North America". After studying accounting in Canada, it is easy to obtain work visas and preferential immigration policies. When applying, students should try to choose schools with paid internships, which are helpful for employment. The annual salary of a certified public accountant is about 70,000-100,000 Canadian dollars.

 

Employment orientation: financial analysts, financial planners and other common positions in financial companies, budget clerks in construction engineering, cashiers in commercial retail industries, and even quote clerks in the trade industry, etc.

 

Professional advantage institutions: University of Western Ontario, Brock University, University of Prince Edward Island, Laurier University, etc.

 

4. Electronic Engineering

The electronic engineering major has good employment prospects in Canada. It aims to cultivate high-level engineering and technical personnel with basic knowledge of electronic technology and information systems, who can engage in the research, design, manufacture, application and development of various electronic equipment and information systems.

 

Employment orientation of graduates: government departments; enterprises; large multinational companies; information industry, electric power, water conservancy, education, finance, telecommunications, computer enterprises and communication and information fields, electronic information fields, national economy and national defense industries.

 

Professional advantage institutions: University of Western Ontario, Dalhousie University, Victoria University, etc.

 

5. Computer Science

Canadian computer majors can be divided into three directions: computer engineering, information system security, network communication. After years of development, computer science has been widely used in various industries, and IT has always been a popular major in the world. Computer majors also have many directions, such as software, hardware, network, information systems, etc.

 

Waterloo, Kitchener and Mississauga in Ontario, Canada are high-tech industrial areas in Canada. Many IT companies from around the world have settled here, providing rich job opportunities for Canadian IT graduates.

 

Graduate employment direction: computer game design/testing, software development, software engineer, technical support, technical consulting, programmer, system analyst, network management, database manager, financial analyst, etc.

 

Professional advantage institutions: Simon Fraser University, University of Waterloo, York University, etc.

 

6. Major in business hotel management/tourism management

 

Hotel management has always been a hotspot for employment internationally, ranking sixth among the top ten million-dollar occupations in China. Most schools offer paid internships, and a large number of students have been hired by employers before they graduate, and they can apply for immigration soon.

 

Hotel management has always been a job hotspot in the world. The hotel industry in North America is quite developed, and the scale of tourism-related industries such as hotels in China has also expanded accordingly. Many foreign top hotels began to enter the Chinese market very early.

 

Hotel management has always been a popular major sought after by international students due to its low entry threshold, paid internship courses, and high-paying employment. Hotel management majors in Canadian institutions will arrange paid internships for students, and Chinese students can complete their studies in a relatively short period of time.

 

Graduate employment direction: hotel management, international tourism business management, catering management, tourism management, golf course management, club management, etc.

 

Colleges with professional advantages: Thomson University, Capton University, University of Prince Edward Island, etc.

 

7. Automotive Engineering

Like Detroit in the United States, Windsor, Canada's automotive industry is developing rapidly and is known as the "capital of the Canadian automotive industry". The University of Windsor's paid internship program allows students to intern in large auto companies. After graduation, it is easy to find well-paid jobs in Detroit, the motor city of the United States, and Windsor, Canada.

 

Employment orientation of graduates: Can be engaged in design, manufacture, experiment, application, research and automobile marketing related to automobile engineering, as well as the design and management of modern automobile enterprises.

 

Professional advantage institutions: University of Windsor, Ontario Tech University , etc.

 

8. Civil Engineering

Due to the continuous increase in urban construction by the Canadian government, in the next five years, civil engineers will be easily employed and paid well. Civil engineering majors are relatively easy to work in Canada or back in China, and the pay is also very generous.

 

Graduate employment direction: project designer, architectural designer, structural audit, urban planner, urban engineer, construction engineer, structural engineer, technical manager, project manager, etc.

 

Professional advantage institutions: University of Toronto, University of British Columbia, Dalhousie University, University of Manitoba, etc.

 

9. Mechanical Engineering

It is an applied discipline that studies and solves all theoretical and practical problems in the development, design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of various machinery based on the relevant natural and technical sciences, combined with technical experience in production practice.

 

Employment orientation of graduates: The service field of mechanical engineering is broad and multi-faceted. All departments that use machinery, tools, and energy and material production do not need the services of mechanical engineering.

 

Professional advantage institutions: McMaster University, University of Alberta, University of Saskatchewan, etc.

 

10. Design Animation

Canada's animation programs are world-renowned, and they are much higher than other countries in terms of subject matter, teachers and creativity. With the absolute geographical advantage of being close to Hollywood, it is relatively easy for Canadian graduates to find employment. One of the most famous schools for animation in North America is SHERIDAN COLLEGE, which is called the Harvard of animation in the industry.

 

Professional advantage institutions: Vancouver Film School (VFS), Sheridan College, Nova Scotia University of Art and Design, etc.