Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (Co-op)

at University of New Brunswick - Fredericton Campus Canada

Logistics is one of the most important jobs in the world. Without it, world food shortages would lead to utter chaos, and society as we know it would cease to function.

Study Logistics at UNB and you’ll learn what it takes to move materials, people, energy, and information, while reducing cost, improving customer service, and providing an organization with greater flexibility and competitiveness.

Why Logistics at UNB?
At UNB's Fredericton campus, you can concentrate your BBA in logistics and, you’ll learn from innovative instructors recognized for innovative logistics research. In addition, business grads with logistics and data analysis training are in high demand, both in New Brunswick and around the world.

Hands-on learning:

• Co-operative Education (Co-op) program consisting of a minimum of three four-month work terms. Accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education.
• Logistics competition sponsored by New Brunswick businesses

Skills you will acquire:

• Managing uncertainty and risk within supply chains
• Segmenting different customer products and channels, and designing optimal logistics strategies
• Identifying, designing, and implementing forecasting methods
• Identifying, designing, and implementing inventory replenishment policies
• Selecting optimal transportation routes

Psychology is the science of human thought, behaviour and emotion. All that we think, feel and do is a possible topic for psychological study. Psychology applies its knowledge to human activity in order to improve lives and alleviate suffering.

At UNB, we offer a broad spectrum of research areas in psychology, including: human sexuality, depression, feminist perspectives, Autism, women’s studies, internet and gambling addictions, gender and laterality, pain assessment and management, infant and adolescent development, cultural psychology, self-concept and identity, bilingualism and cognitive neuroscience.

Hands-on learning:

• Experiential learning through in-class exercises and small group tutorials
• Conduct and analyze innovative experiments in the department research lab
• Volunteer with community organizations, such as the 24-hour CHIMO helpline.
• Skills you will acquire:
• Quantitative and qualitative research skills
• Critical thinking
• Oral and Written Communication
• Organizational
• Interpersonal
• Research
• Laboratory experience

In the Psychology program at UNB’s Fredericton campus, you’ll explore human behavior- our desires, impulses, actions and emotions- in the context of the science that drives it.

The Psychology program will prepare you for a variety of careers including policymaking at the local, national or global level, or professional programs in a range of healthcare areas such as neuropsychology, speech and language pathology, or medicine.

You’ll have the opportunity to complete courses in:

• Cognitive neuroscience (the connection between the brain and behavior)
• Drugs and behavior
• Physiological psychology
• Surveys of the senses
• Laboratory courses that allow for more intensive study

You will become well equipped to work in a variety of environments and you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to make decisions based on sound scientific principles. 

Hands-on learning:

• Gain real-life experiences through work-study opportunities that engage your interests
• Travel abroad through our exchange and internship programs
• Conduct and analyze innovative experiments in laboratory courses
• Experiential learning through field study courses in a variety of Science programs
• Summer research opportunities

Political Science is the study of power in relationships.
From the micro-level of individual and group actions to the macro-level of government and international operations, political science seeks to understand behavior through rigorous analysis and by engaging with broad philosophical questions. Political science is a natural fit for those who find themselves frequently in political debates on social justice topics, or questioning the status quo.

Students choose Political Science at UNB for our:-

• Quality programs
• Foundational knowledge of politics and political systems
• Active research faculty
• Student-oriented atmosphere

Hands-on learning:-

• Internship opportunities
• Entrepreneurship is encouraged and supported through student groups and community advocacy organizations
• Local volunteer opportunities
• Students who study international relations and comparative politics often choose to learn abroad with UNB’s exchange program

Skills you will acquire:-

• Comprehensive understanding of politics and political outcomes
• Critical thinking
• Effective communication

Comparative Cultural Studies invites students to pursue the study of cultural expressions as significant ways we make meaning of our world. Through critical comparative analysis of culture with a global perspective, we can begin to understand the relationships between ourselves and others around the world. 

Why Comparative Cultural Studies at UNB?
Comparative Cultural Studies is an interdisciplinary program. This means it draws its subject matter and its approaches from a range of areas: literary studies, languages, cultural studies, media and film studies, art history, music studies, etc. Additionally, its focus is international & comparative. You learn about culture(s) and arts across time and geographic regions, in a wide variety of contexts and representations.

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

The Department of Culture and Media Studies houses specialists in media studies, literatures, film, music, and languages. This multidisciplinary group is dedicated to fostering broad understandings of culture while also offering opportunities for students to engage critically and creatively with an array of media arts, global cultures and musical traditions.
The language courses are a continuous series and must be taken in the normal sequence. Students with some prior knowledge of Spanish should have this assessed in order to be placed at their proper level. The first two years provide students with a solid working knowledge of Spanish. Students may change streams in consultation with the Department.

Philosophy investigates many of the big questions of life: what is a human being? Are there such things as justice, beauty or God? What counts as knowledge?

Investigating these and other questions, such as the nature of time, the relation between body and mind, how we define good and bad, is a conversation that draws from great thinkers-­â€-­â€past and present. This is a discipline that challenges each of us to think about these kinds of problems critically, creatively and systematically.

Why Philosophy at UNB?
The UNB program encourages you to complicate and clarify your thought through close and critical reading of great thinkers, engaged discussion in seminar settings, and challenging writing opportunities through sustained writing-­â€ mentoring. This provides a robust preparation for graduate study in philosophy and a superb foundation for other fields such as law, journalism, government, publishing, health professions, environmental policy, and business.

Hands-on learning

• Teaching/Research assistant opportunities for upper-level students
• International exchange opportunities
• Opportunities to attend undergraduate conferences and workshops throughout North America
• Internships sponsored by the Faculty of Arts
• Experience the student-run Hemlock Club which organizes debates, film discussions and a radio program

Skills you will acquire

• Build life-long abilities for critical, creative and systematic thinking
• Strong reading and research skills
• Develop arguments with clarity and depth
• Formulate and solve problems
• Develop strong written and oral communication skills

The Film Studies Minor offers students from all faculties the opportunity to study film (and video) from a variety of perspectives, including theory, history, and analysis, as well as a range of topics around national cinemas and genres, among others. In addition, students have the opportunity to study film from creative and practical perspectives in production and other practice-driven courses as well as creative writing for the screen. For details of courses and requirements, see below.

If you’re curious about the social-psychological aspects of recreation, sports, and physical activity, UNB’s Bachelor of Recreation and Sport Studies program is designed for you. This four-year program balances theory and hands-on practice. With options for honours, directed studies, and exciting work placements, the BRSS will prepare you for a meaningful career of creating, managing, and executing programs that contribute to healthy communities and healthy lives.

Why Recreation and Sport Studies at UNB?
Since 1957, UNB’s Faculty of Kinesiology has been growing a reputation as a national leader in kinesiology, recreation, and sport and wellness. Our program excels at personalized learning and professional preparation. The BRSS takes a comprehensive approach to the study of human movement, offering innovative and timely courses, small class sizes, and first-class faculty and staff. Our goal is to provide you with the critical thinking skills and creative passion for a rewarding career in the realm of physical activity, recreation, sport, and health and wellness.

Hands-on learning

• Practicums: Some students choose to learn directly from a health care worker; others assist with coaching a team, or they volunteer with a community agency.
• Professional Internships: Internships are longer versions of practicums. These are unpaid, four-month, full-time placements with an organization best suited to your career goals. You’ll become part of a professional team, learning and contributing as you go.

Skills you will acquire

• Physical Literacy
• How to build and innovate team dynamics
• Research and analytical skills to assist with the design, administration, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of a recreation or sport program
• The ability to identify ethical issues Effective Communication