Career Details

Chartered Economist

Description

Candidates must pass testing and exams required to secure an MBA, PhD, Masters, Doctorate, CPA, JD, ACBSP, EQUIS, ABA, or AACSB accredited business program or other relevant International graduate professional exam in with concentrations in related subjects such as economics, finance, tax or other

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Financial Management

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 1 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Economic Developer

Certifying Organization

International Economic Development Council

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Economic Development Finance Professional

Certifying Organization

The National Development Council

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Economics

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

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