Career Pathways
Business Development Officer
Home » Career Pathways » Business Development Officer
Back to Career PathwaysPhoto by Ruthson Zimmerman on Unsplash
What You Do
An Business Development Officer performs some or all of the following duties:
- Develop policies and administer programs to promote industrial and commercial business investment in urban and rural areas;
- Conduct social or economic surveys on local, regional or national areas to assess development potential and future trends; and
- Assess business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital.
What You Need
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to be resourceful
- Ability to co-operate with others in a team setting
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (English/French)
- A keen interest in conducting research and formulating policies
- Advanced computer and technical skills for data manipulation and statistical analysis
Your Career Pathway
Certificates, Diplomas, Community College
Holland College: Business Administration
2 Years$4,884Nova Scotia Community College: International Business
2 Years$3,960University Bachelor's Degree
Dalhousie University: Commerce (Majors in Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Finance)
4 Years$11,117/yearUniversity of New Brunswick (UNB): Business Administration
4 Years$8,276/yearMemorial University of Newfoundland (MUN): Commerce/Business Administration
5 Years$3,300/yearUniversity of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Bachelor of Business Administration
2 Years$6,270/year