At Work People in this occupation work for government agencies, marketing firms and business associations. They may also be self-employed. This occupation also includes business, industrial, tourism and regional development officers, and tourism industry consultants. Education, Training and Experience People in this occupation require a bachelor's degree in economics, commerce, business administration or public administration.
Many recent entrants have an undergraduate university degree.
With experience, they may progress to managerial positions. The proportion of self-employed workers in this occupation has increased significantly over the last ten years. The proportion of women in this occupation has increased significantly over the last ten years. This rate is among the highest for professional occupations and for occupations in the social science, education, government service and religion sectors. Over the next five years, this outlook is not expected to change, as the number of job openings is expected to be matched by the number of qualified job seekers.