Bachelor of Arts in German

at University of New Brunswick - Fredericton Campus Canada

The mysteries of number theory and the geometry of curved spaces: these are areas with important applications in data security, computer design and cosmology. For ages, through research both pure and applied, mathematicians have made invisible and unsung contributions to advancements in science and technology, and the importance of mathematical training is increasingly recognized by employers and governments around the world.

In numerous rankings of careers, a significant portion of the top careers are math-intensive, and a degree in Mathematics provides excellent training.  For instance, CareerCast annually ranks 200 careers according to environment, income, outlook, and stress, and Mathematician, Actuary, Statistician, Data Scientist, Information Security Analyst, and Computer Systems Analyst regularly rank in the top ten.

Two Options

Mathematics:The mathematics major degree is designed to prepare you with a career in industry, government or education. Mathematics students are urged to obtain some expertise in an area of application such as the physical sciences, computer science, engineering or business.

Statistics: The statistics major degree is designed to prepare you with a career in industry or government as well as to provide a background for graduate study. Statistics students are urged to obtain some expertise in an area of applications such as the physical sciences, forestry, or computer science.

Hands-on learning

• There are summer employment opportunities (e.g. NSERCs Undergraduate Student Research Awards) for upper-year students
• The Faculty of Science has a Co-op degree program

Skills you will acquire:

• Creating coherent, logical arguments, and identifying/rectifying illogical ones
• Manipulating intricate ideas and following sophisticated reasoning
• The ability to relate abstract ideas to real-world situations
• Confronting difficult, unsolved problems with precision, attention to detail, and confidence
• Creating mathematical models of real-world problems, identifying key issues, assumptions, and limitations

Archaeology is the study of human civilizations and societies, primarily through the study of the materials they left behind.

Archaeology at UNB Fredericton is an interdepartmental program provided by the Departments of Anthropology and Classics and Ancient History in the Faculty of Arts. A Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology covers anthropological archaeology (human-focused archaeology) and classical archaeology (investigation of the Ancient Greece and Rome).

The first two years of the program consist of required courses which provide a foundation in the discipline of Archaeology. In the final two years students specialize in the Anthropological or Classical streams, but are required to take some upper-level classes from both streams.

An important part of the program is the archaeological field work requirement. This requirement may also be satisfied by completing a field school program offered through Anthropology or Classics and Ancient History, or through field schools offered by research institutions or universities around the globe.

Opportunities also exist for work placements with government-sponsored or private-sector cultural resource management-based archaeological projects. These also satisfy the requirement for field work and allow students to gain employment experience and earn a wage.

Economists are excited by changing environments and unique challenges. When you study economics, you’re examining decision-making processes at the personal and political level and contributing to a way of thinking that will influence countless social issues, including: poverty, climate change, health care, international development, globalization, immigration, financial institutions, and government regulations.

Economics will prepare you for a career of investigating and analyzing economic events, forecasting trends, and creating efficient policies while innovating current systems.

Why Economics at UNB?
We take a comprehensive approach to the study of economics. At UNB, students build strong fundamentals by gaining knowledge about modern economic issues and problems facing our current system.

Hands-on learning

• Enjoy work-study opportunities that engage your interests
• Travel abroad through our exchange programs
• Attend/participate in conferences and workshops

Skills you will acquire

• Knowledge of economic policies
• Effective Communication
• Statistical and quantitative analysis
• Writing coherent and persuasive economic reports

Learning the French language provides a wealth of opportunities for your future career and ignites a passion for culture, creativity, and expression. The Department of French welcomes students who wish to learn and perfect the language as well as pursue their studies in literature and linguistics.

We offer a range of courses in French Canadian literature, cinema, and culture, with an emphasis on Acadian and Québécois writers, as well as other Francophone literatures (i.e. France, Belgium, etc.).

Our linguistics courses explore the various expressions across French Canada. We also emphasize the phenomenon of human communication and how language shapes experience.

Hands-on learning

• In Canada’s only officially bilingual province, you will enjoy work and volunteer opportunities in many sectors, i.e. francophone schools, library, community centers, health programs, etc.
• French social or cinema clubs
• Travel-study in France
• French teaching assistantships

Skills you will acquire

• High degree of fluency in French
• Expert knowledge of Francophone cultures and communities
• Advanced understanding of the study of literature and linguistics
• Analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Russian and Eurasian Studies is an interdisciplinary major and minor program administered by a committee drawn from the departments involved in the program. Interested students should first contact the Director who is the representative from the Russian section of the Department of Culture and Language Studies.

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

• Major in Russian and Eurasian Studies
  • A major in Russian and Eurasian Studies shall consist of a minimum of 30 ch of advanced level courses relating to Russia and the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. To qualify to enter this program, students must first have satisfactorily completed 6 ch in the Russian language at the introductory level (RUSS 1013 and RUSS 1023 ) and 6 ch at the intermediate level (RUSS 2013 and RUSS 2023). The 30 ch for the Major will be selected from the list below and must meet the following requirements:

Nurses are always in demand. If you’re passionate about caregiving and thrive in dynamic learning environments then nursing is the place for you. Nurses work with diverse and vulnerable populations in a wide variety of health care settings at home and abroad, such as: schools, hospitals, daycares, long-term care facilities, and community clinics.

The four-year Bachelor of Nursing program comprises a majority of coursework in Nursing, as well as courses from other disciplines, including: English, Biology, and Psychology.

A Bachelor of Nursing from UNB qualifies graduates to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

Why Nursing at UNB?
UNB nursing graduates have held Canada Research Chair positions, are Majors in the Canadian Armed Forces, Executive Directors in hospitals, have been elected to ministerial government positions, and are leaders within their places of employment, making a difference at the bedside of one patient at a time.

Careers

• Emergency Room Nurse
• Cruise Ship Nurse
• School Nurse
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
• Educator

Finance is about finding the most effective way to use the money you have, the money you'll make, and the money you'll spend.

UNB’s Finance program will teach you how to plan, manage, and analyze an organization’s financial activities and make important investment decisions that will maximize profits. You’ll learn about key business principles, such as investments, budgets, and mergers and acquisitions, and you’ll explore how individuals and businesses use resources over time.

Why Finance at UNB?
At UNB's Fredericton campus you can specialize in finance by completing the honours or concentration, and you’ll have the opportunity to train at UNB’s state-of-the-art Financial Lab and work toward Bloomberg certification.
You’ll learn from top-notch instructors recognized nationally and internationally for teaching and research. Our small class sizes mean greater interaction between you, your instructors, and your peers.

Experiential learning
Experience financial management first hand through the following:

• Finance internship
• Co-operative Education (Co-op) program accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education.
• Student Investment Fund coursework – manage a fund now worth over $8 million, and prepare for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
• Finance club – networking opportunities with financial professionals
• Certificate programs in business administration

Skills you will acquire:

• Proficient with financial software such as Bloomberg (can lead to Bloomberg certification)
• Manage assets and liabilities of a publicly-owned enterprise
• Manage and analyze financial assets (securities)
• Understand how global economic situations impact financial planning and decisions
• Understand capital markets

A Bachelor of Science in Forestry (BScF) is about trees, plants, water, and wildlife management – the atmosphere, soils, and landscapes. It’s about people’s beliefs and values. It’s about the economy and about spirit. BScF is about managing all these in sustainable ways. It’s about solving complex problems for the benefit of current and future generations.

Why Forestry at UNB?
The BScF program at UNB is one of the oldest in Canada and has been offered for more than 100 years. We have a deep history in producing graduates who are much sought after in the industry, and many have gone on to become leaders in the field. We are the only English Faculty of Forestry in Atlantic Canada.

Hands-on learning
You will learn outdoors in our university’s forests, including the 1,500-hectare University Forest near the Fredericton campus. You will also collaborate on projects with the scientists and managers at the nearby Atlantic Forestry Research Centre and at the headquarters of the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources.

Skills you will acquire

• Highly-developed calculation and computing skills
• GIS/GPS technology skills
• Registered Professional Forester designation
• Know how the forest should be harvested and replanted in ways that sustain its resources and protect wildlife
• Use management strategies on the forest ecosystem
• Manage the flow of goods and services from the forest while still protecting it

Do you spend a lot of time considering the world around you? The Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources inspires students to solve natural and environmental problems from a holistic, systems perspective. By studying the land, water, air, plants, and people, you’ll learn how to predict and interpret climate change and build a solutions-based career that protects and bolsters natural resources. 

Why Environment and Natural Resources at UNB?
At UNB, you build an education that fits your interests. Choose from these areas of specialization, or combine the three:

• Environmental Management
• Water Resources Management
• Wildlife Conservation

This program also provides the opportunity to complete a Wildlife Management Certification or a minor in Marine Biology through the Canadian Rivers Institute

Understanding that every corner of the world conducts business differently is what international business is all about.

UNB’s International Business concentration attracts students interested in working for a multinational corporation or for an organization that deals with distant markets. Our program explores the challenges and opportunities facing global enterprises and focuses on subjects like accounting, finance, and economics. After completing the coursework, you’ll be ready to conduct business on a global scale.

Why International Business at UNB?
You can supplement your specialization in International Business with one of our international exchange programs.

You’ll learn from top-notch instructors recognized nationally and internationally for teaching and research. Small class sizes mean greater interaction between you, your instructors, and your peers.

Hands-on learning:

• Co-operative (Co-op) education program consisting of a minimum of three four-month work terms. Accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education.
• Coursework – help local companies investigate market potential in other countries, incorporate international strategies into projects, and prepare export marketing plans

Skills you will acquire:

• Accounting, finance, and economics skills
• Implement strategic plans
• Manage international projects
• Understand labour-management relations, international financial management, and theories of international trade