Chartered Economist® (Ch.E®)

What is the Chartered Economist®?

The Chartered Economist® (Ch.E®) programme is designed by leading economists globally to bridge the gap between academic study and professional practice. It is the world's first graduate economics designation, and earning it verifies your skills, knowledge, ethics and dedication to deliver value in the workplace.

Ch.E®s are trusted by employers to bring clarity to decision-making - analysing economic issues such as unemployment, inflation, industrial productivity, trade policy and international markets, and translating that analysis into clear guidance for organisations and clients.

What do Chartered Economists® do?

Above all, Chartered Economists collect and scrutinise information in order to study, research, predict and evaluate business and revenue trends across industries. They track current events in the production and availability of goods, services and other resources to understand the past and forecast the future - and use that analysis to help control and regulate costs, interest rates and the distribution of products, guiding businesses and individuals through enterprise decisions.

A Chartered Economist® will typically:

• Study how society distributes resources - land, labour, raw materials and machinery - to produce goods and services.
• Conduct research, collect and analyse data, monitor economic trends and develop forecasts on issues such as energy costs, inflation, interest rates, exchange rates, business cycles, taxes and employment levels.
• Develop methods for obtaining the data they need - for example, sampling techniques for surveys and mathematical modelling techniques for forecasts.
• Prepare reports with tables and charts on research results, and present economic and statistical concepts clearly for audiences without a background in economics - including, for some economists, analysis for the media.
• Work in economic consulting or research firms, often performing the same tasks as economists employed by corporations.
• Produce macroeconomic analysis and forecasting whose findings are frequently published in newspapers and journal articles.

Types of economists

The Ch.E® body of knowledge spans the major branches of the profession. The following are examples of the types of economists working today:

Why you should earn the Chartered Economist®

• Add a professional designation to your name, business cards, letterheads and email signatures.
• Access top economist and financial professional networks around the globe, with the opportunity to connect with charterholders and members worldwide.
• The membership certificate is awarded directly by the prestigious American Academy of Financial Management® (AAFM®), and is fully recognised in the USA and in 151+ countries worldwide.
• As part of the AAFM® certification package, members may receive a scholarship to pursue a Master's (LLM in Taxation, Economics and Finance) and Doctorate degree at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California.
• AAFM® provides an online system to confirm and authenticate your membership and certification to employers and other interested parties.
• Opportunities to be linked with corporate bodies that request specialists through the AAFM® corporate tie-up.
• Higher salaries - earn up to 27% more than your non-certified peers.
• Increased job security - validates your competency in economics and management functions.
• Better career flexibility - prepares you for greater on-the-job responsibilities.
• Improved marketability - stand out against other applicants in a tough job market.
• Boosted credibility - attaining this globally coveted designation strengthens your professional standing.
• Cutting-edge skills and knowledge that improve your on-the-job performance.

Job prospects of a Chartered Economist®

• Investment banking
• Actuarial services
• Asset management
• Professional consulting services
• Local and national government
• Public and private banks
• Insurance companies
• Think-tanks and large multinational companies
• Financial consultancies
• Accountancy firms
• Local authorities
• Business administration
• Lobbying and not-for-profit organisations
• International institutions such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund and United Nations

Who should attend?

A Chartered Economist® typically holds a bachelor's degree, while a master's degree is often required for advanced positions. Enhance your professional status by joining the Chartered Economist® certification course by AAFM® if you are among the following:

• Economists, managers and directors
• Research analysts
• Heads of department
• Credit and risk analysts
• Corporate financiers
• Financial analysts
• Investment bankers
• Individuals involved in economic policy formation and analysis
• Actuaries
• Wealth and fund managers
• PhD, MPhil, MBA, MA, M.Sc., B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.Ed. and diploma holders in economics, accounting, management, banking and finance, statistics, mathematics, agricultural economics, business administration, marketing, or logistics and supply