SCIAN 54—Professional, scientific and technical services
Sector · Sistema de Clasificación Industrial de América del Norte (2023)
Where 54 sits
- 54 Professional, scientific and technical services
Contains 1 narrower code
Description
This sector comprises economic units whose activity consists of providing professional, scientific, and technical services. These services require specialized knowledge and skills; therefore, the main component of the production function of the economic units that make up this sector is, precisely, human capital. The economic units included in this sector are primarily engaged in providing legal, accounting and auditing, architectural and engineering, specialized design, computer systems design, administrative, scientific and technical consulting, scientific research and development, advertising, market research and public opinion polling, photography and videography, translation and interpretation, veterinary services, and other professional, scientific, and technical services.
Cross-references for 54
- Establishments primarily engaged in providing day-to-day management services (56, Business support services and waste management, and remediation services); educational services (61, Educational services); and health and social assistance services (62, Health and social assistance services).