Nurturing ideas and building world-class leaders

The Dr. J. Herbert Smith Centre for Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (TME) is dedicated to cultivating new ideas, creative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit in the ever changing world of technology.

The only one of its kind in Atlantic Canada, the centre is named after Dr. J. Herbert Smith, a graduate of the University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Engineering who became President and Chief Executive Officer of General Electric Canada. An inspirational leader who firmly believed in the power of hard work and an entrepreneurial spirit, Dr. Smith’s endowment funded the establishment of the Centre nearly two decades ago. His words and wisdom continue to guide the program to this day. Located on the University of New Brunswick’s Fredericton campus, the Centre is part of the Faculty of Engineering, although any student with a technology or business background can take TME courses.

The Centre offers a unique and innovative undergraduate diploma program that is designed to ensure students and working professionals with technological backgrounds have the necessary business and entrepreneurial skills to succeed in today’s world. You will build practical skills by working with instructors who are also experienced entrepreneurs. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own business idea as part of our Technological Creativity and Innovation course.

You will have opportunities to meet and interact with business leaders and professionals from a wide range of companies and organizations, including Radian6, New Brunswick Securities Commission, New Brunswick Innovation Foundation, Enterprise Fredericton, Innovatia, Atlantic Hydrogen, and Green Imaging Technologies.

Several of our almost 500 diploma graduates who have nurtured their ideas in our program have gone on to launch their own highly successful businesses. Others have gone on to rewarding careers at some of the most highly respected companies in the world, including Shell, NB Power, Proctor& Gamble, Bell Canada and Phillips.