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Major Field of Study (MFS)
Modified on March 9, 2010
Part A - Plain language definition:
Main subject area of the person's highest certificate, diploma or degree after high school.
Part B - Detailed definition:
Refers to the predominant discipline or area of learning or training of a person's highest postsecondary certificate, diploma or degree. The Major Field of Study (MFS) classification structure consists of 10 broad or major categories: educational, recreational and counselling services; fine and applied arts; humanities and related fields; social sciences and related fields; commerce, management and business administration; agricultural, biological, nutritional, and food sciences; engineering and applied sciences; applied science technologies and trades; health professions and related technologies; and mathematics, computer and physical sciences. This structure is, in turn, subdivided into over 100 'minor' classification categories and 449 'unit' levels.
