BUSN - Master's Programs in Business (MBA, EMBA, GEEMBA)
Information on using the Library to access print and electronic resources to help with MBA/EMBA courses and projects.
Industry classification (codes)
What are industry codes? 
Industry codes provide a method of grouping businesses that produce the same or similar product and/or services and use a hierarchical structure, getting more specific at lower levels.
NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)
- replaced the SIC system in 1997
- uses a 6-digit hierarchical system
What is NAICS?
- The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is the standard used by Federal statistical agencies in classifying business establishments for the purpose of collecting, analyzing, and publishing statistical data.
NAICS code lookup (US Census Bureau) - find an industry code with description, concordances etc.
SIC (Standard Industrial Classification)
- older classification system (1980)
- uses a 4-digit hierarchical system
SIC code lookup (US Department of Labor)
Industry Research
- Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
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In addition to being an excellent source for articles, reports and company profiles, Business Source Complete provides industry reports published by Marketline, Business Monitor International, Barnes and other sources.
- NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowThis site includes a variety of S&P products. Data includes both stock reports and industry surveys with a North American focus.
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowIBISWorld USA provides current industry reports on a wide range of industry sectors. Industry reports include: industry overview; industry performance; products & markets; competitive landscape; major companies; operating conditions; and key statistics.
- Passport This link opens in a new window
- InFact / Conference Board of Canada This link opens in a new windowConference Board provides regular industry sector outlooks and 5-year forecasts. Reports include an assessment of the key issues, risk, recent performance, and supply and demand drivers both domestically and internationally, as well as a financial analysis of the sector.
- Innovation, Science, and Economic Development CanadaThis is a very comprehensive site for information on industries in Canada. Includes statistics and research, companies by industry sector, federal regulations and more.
