XXIII. Certificate Programs in Business Administration

General Regulations

The University of New Brunswick, Saint John Campus offers nine certificate programs in Administration. This includes a certificate program in Business Administration Level I and Level II, Accounting, Community Leadership, Digital Business Design, Human Resource Management, Economics, Financial Markets and one in Nursing Leadership and Management. 

These certificate programs are designed to provide individuals, especially working adults, with an opportunity to engage in systematic and co-ordinated study directed towards an academic goal. Participants enrolled in the certificate programs will have an opportunity to study the basic principles of administration and management; to improve their analytical skills; to increase their awareness of the various factors contributing to effective decision-making and to understand the basic functions of organizations. 

The certificate programs will be of particular interest to individuals who are engaged in administration, contemplating a career in administration or management and wish to expand their knowledge in the related subject areas. 

The courses in the certificate programs are presented at the undergraduate level of study and provide a framework for theoretical analysis of general principles of administration through lectures, discussions and individual study. By combining accumulated work experience and formal classroom learning, participants will be able to relate theory and practice as part of their continuing development. 

All courses for the certificates are degree-credit courses. Individuals who successfully complete certificate courses and subsequently are admitted to a degree program will receive credit towards a degree. Credit will be granted for those courses accepted by the particular degree program. Individuals admitted to a BBA degree program will normally be able to apply certificate courses completed successfully to their degree program. 

For further information on these Certificate Programs please see the section entitled Certificate Programs in Business Administration, in the Saint John Programs Section of this Calendar. 

The following regulations apply to the certificate programs in business:

  1. a. Certificate in Business Administration Level I, Certificate in Accounting, Certificate in Digital Business Design and Certificate in Human Resource Management:

    A maximum of 50% of total program requirements may be transferred from another degree, certificate or similar program whether taken at the University of New Brunswick or elsewhere. However, 50% of the required business courses must be taken at the University of New Brunswick. Courses taken more than five years ago will be approved on an individual basis.

    b. Business Administration Certificate Level II:

    A maximum of 75% of total program requirements may be transferred from another degree, certificate or similar program taken at the University of New Brunswick. For students transferring credits from outside the University of New Brunswick, only 50% of total program credits will be transferable. However, 50% of the required business courses must be taken at the University of New Brunswick. Courses taken more than five years ago will be approved on an individual basis.

  2. Each student entering a certificate program on a full-time basis must have the prior approval of the Faculty of Business.
  3. A certificate will not be awarded to a student enrolled for a degree, but students who have withdrawn from an undergraduate degree program may apply for the appropriate certificate.
  4. To earn the Certificate in Business Administration Level I, Level II, the Certificate in Accounting, or the Certificate in Digital Business Design a student must successfully complete the number of credit hours in approved courses specified for the certificate, achieve a grade of at least C in all specifically required courses and achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
  5. To earn the Certificate in Human Resource Management, a student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) over 24 credit hours required, (excluding BA 1605 and BA 2606 ).
  6. The following regulations apply to the certificate programs in business, including the Business Administration Certificate Level I, Level II or the Certificate in Accounting. Prerequisites include a high school diploma or permission from the Faculty. Students would also benefit from having post-secondary preparatory course work. Admission information concerning the Certificate in Digital Business Design, the Certificate in Human Resource Management, Certificate in Community Leadership, Certificate in Economics, Certificate in Financial Markets, and the Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management can be found at https://www.unb.ca/academics/calendar/undergraduate/current/saintjohnprograms/bachelorofbusinessadministration/xxi.-certificate-programs-in-business-administration.html. 
    It is important to note that students in these certificate programs will undertake university-level study and assignments demanded in degree-credit courses. For example, some courses such as Finance and Business Decision Analysis require at least a background knowledge of high school mathematics.
  7. To earn the Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management, a student must successfully complete the number of approved courses specifie for the certificate and achieve a grade of C in all required courses.

General Information

Admission:

The certificate programs are open to all interested individuals. With the exception of the Certificate in Digital Business Design, the Certificate in Human Resource Management, and the Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management, students applying for the certificate programs in business must have a high school diploma and permission of the Faculty. Students would also benefit from having post-secondary preparatory course work. It is also important that applicants have a strong desire and willingness to engage in learning at a university level*. (Note: Student services and study resources are available to assist students in these programs).

Business Administration Certificate Level I

Requirements:

A Business Administration Certificate Level I will be awarded to individuals who:

a. achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 over the 30 credit hours required, and
b. successfully complete (with a C or better):

BA 1216 Accounting for Managers I (See Note A) 3 ch
BA 2217 Accounting for Managers II  3 ch
BA 2303 Principles of Marketing 3 ch
BA 2504 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour 3 ch
BA 3425 Managerial Finance 3 ch
Plus six credit hours in Economics (ECON 1013 and ECON 1023) 6 ch
BA/ECON Elective 3 ch
Plus six credit hours of non-business courses to
be approved by the Faculty of Business (see Note B)		 6 ch
Total 30 ch

Notes: 

A. Although, the usual Math prerequisites are waived for certificate students, it is recommended that students planning to proceed with the following: Business Administration Certificate Level II, Human Resource Management Certificate or the BBA or BAM degrees choose MATH 1853 as an elective before studying BA 1216 and BA 1605. Most business courses have prerequisites. Students who do not have credit for grade 12 academic Math and who intend to continue on to the BBA degree are urged to take MATH 1863 as one of their Business Administration Certificate Level I electives.

B. Note that although MATH 1863 is a credit towards the Certificate, it cannot be used as a credit towards the BBA, or BAM degrees.

Business Administration Certificate Level II:

Requirements: 
The requirements for the Business Administration Certificate Level II are stated in terms of cumulative credit hours. The 30 credit hours required for the Business Administration Certificate Level I are included as part of the stated requirement of 60 credit hours for the Business Administration Certificate Level II.

A Business Administration Certificate Level II will be awarded to individuals who:

a. achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 over the 60 credit hours required, and
b. successfully complete (with a C or better):

BA 1216 Accounting for Managers I (see Note C) 3 ch
BA 1605 Business Decision Analysis I (see Note C) 3 ch
BA 2217 Accounting for Managers II 3 ch
BA 2303 Principles of Marketing 3 ch
BA 2504 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour 3 ch
BA 2606 Business Decision Analysis II 3 ch
BA 2858 Introduction to Human Resource Management 3 ch
BA 3425  Managerial Finance 3 ch
Plus six credit hours in Economics ECON 1013 
and ECON 1023 		6 ch
Plus a total of 30 credit hours in Arts
(Humanities, Social Science, Languages
and Mathematics),  Business Administration,
Computer Science, Data Analysis,
Engineeering or Science. (See Notes A & B).		 30 ch
Total 60 ch

Notes:

A. Students who plan to enrol in the Business Administration degree program (BBA) after completing the Business Administration Certificate Level II are advised to elect MATH 1863 (if necessary), MATH 1853, as part of their certificate program.

B. Six (6) credit hours in Humanities or Languages and six (6) credit hours in Social Sciences (other than Economics) must be completed within the Business Administration Certificate Level I requirements and/or the 30 optional credit hours of Business Administration Certificate Level II.

C. The normal prerequisite will be waived for students registered in this program.

Certificate in Accounting

Requirements:

A Certificate in Accounting will be awarded to individuals who:

a. achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 over the 33 credit hours required, and
b. successfully complete (with a C or better):

BA 1216 Accounting for Managers I (see Note A below) 3 ch
BA 1605 Business Decision Analysis I (see Note A below) 3 ch
BA 2217 Accounting for Managers II 3 ch
BA 3224* Accounting for Managers III 3 ch
BA 3235* Intermediate Accounting I 3 ch
BA 3236* Intermediate Accounting II 3 ch
BA 3425 Managerial Finance 3 ch
BA 3672 Intro to Management Information Systems 3 ch
BA XXXX Accounting Elective chosen from BA 4221, BA 4223, BA4231*, BA 4237*, BA 4238*, BA 4242 3 ch
BA 4229* Advanced Financial Accounting 3 ch
Accounting or Finance Elective (See Note B below) 3 ch
Total 33 ch

NOTE:

A. The normal prerequisite for this course will be waived for students registered in this program.
B. 3 ch Accounting or Finance elective chosen from BA 3421, BA 3426*, BA 4221, BA 4223, BA 4237*, BA 4238*, BA 4242, BA 4437, or BA 4455 or other course(s) approved by the Faculty of Business.

*denotes CPA entry courses

Certificate in Community Leadership

Eligibility
Open to BBA and BAM students at UNB Saint John who will be entering the 3rd year of their program.

  •     Applicants must have a CGPA of 2.7 or higher.
  •     Applicants must have a combination of academic success, community service and other extra-curricular activities.
Admission
  •     Complete and submit an application form.
  •     Submit a statement outlining your interest in the program and explaining your vision of the role of community leaders.
  •     Submit a resume detailing community service and extra-curricular activities you have been or currently are involved in.
  •     Submit an unofficial transcript.

For continued participation in the program students will be required to maintain a CGPA of 2.7 or higher. Enrolment in the program will be limited to a maximum of 15 students each year.

Certificate in Digital Business Design

Admission to the Certificate in Digital Business Design program will require a minimum of either:

  1. 30 credit hours at a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 (B-) or
  2. At least one year's relevant work experience in the Digital Business Design area to be approved on an individual basis by the Dean in exceptional circumstances.

Requirements

A certificate in Digital Business Design will be awarded to individuals who:

a. achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 over the 30 credit hours required, and
b. successfully complete (with a C or better):

BA 1216 Accounting for Managers I (See note below) 3 ch
BA 2123 Introduction to Digital Business 3 ch
BA 2303 Principles of Marketing 3 ch
BA 2504 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour 3 ch
BA 2663 Technology Trends in Digital Business 3 ch
BA 3131 Creative Problem Solving 3 ch
BA 3133 Business Model Innovation 3 ch
BA 3135 Design & Systems Thinking 3 ch
BA 3136 Customer-Focused Innovation 3 ch
Plus 3 credit hours of electives chosen from the following 3 ch
BA 2611 Business Data Visualization
BA 3305 Digital Marketing 
BA 3328 Consumer Behaviour
BA 3661 Supply Chain Management
BA 3718 Legal, Security and Privacy Issues on the Internet
BA 4108 Management of New Enterprise
BA 4223 Accounting Information Systems
BA 4866 Management of Technology
COMS 2001 Transformation in Media
Or any other three hours on approval
Total 30 ch

NOTE: The normal prerequisite for this course will be waived for students registered in this program. 

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Admission to the Certificate in Human Resource Management program will require a minimum of either:

1. 30 credit hours at a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.7 (B-) in all course work completed, or
2. At least 24 months of relevant work experience in the human resource area to be approved on an individual basis by the Faculty of Business in consultation with Organizational Behaviour/Human Resource Management faculty.

Because the courses offered in this program are largely upper level, the above admission criteria will be waived only in the most exceptional circumstances. However, if an applicant to the program believes that his or her application deserves special consideration related to either of the criteria above, he or she may submit a Permission and Request form to the Faculty of Business undergraduate studies office with an explanation for the reason for the request.

Requirements

The Certificate in Human Resource Management will require the successful completion of 10 term courses (30 credit hours) as detailed below. For those candidates who have already received credit for more than fifteen credit hours of required courses, course selections may be made from the list of electives as replacements for any credit hours above fifteen.

A Certificate in Human Resource Management will be awarded to individuals who:

a. achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 (B) over 24 credit hours required, (excluding BA 1605 and BA 2606); and

b. successfully complete (with C or better):

BA 1605 Business Decision Analysis I (See note below) 3 ch
BA 2504 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour (See note below) 3 ch
BA 2606 Business Decision Analysis II 3 ch
BA 2758 Employment Law 3 ch
BA 2858 Introduction to Human Resource Management 3 ch
BA 3129 Business Research Methods 3 ch
BA 3813 Introduction to Industrial Relations 3 ch
BA 4898 Strategic Human Resource Policy 3 ch
Plus 6 credit hours of electives chosen from the following 6 ch
BA 3457 Organizational Communication (3 ch)
BA 3557 The Management of Planned Change (3 ch)
BA 3715 Labour Law (3 ch)
BA 4813 Negotiations and Dispute Resolutions (3 ch)
BA 4853 Recruitment and Selection (3 ch)
BA 4854 Training and Development (3 ch)
BA 4855 Compensation Structure Development (3 ch)
BA 4856 Evaluating and Rewarding Employee Performance (3 ch)
BA 4857 Management of Occupational Health and Employee
Wellness (3 ch) 
BA 4866 Management of Technology (3 ch)
Total 30 ch

 NOTE: The normal prerequisite for this course will be waived for students registered in this program. 

Certificate in Economics

This certificate is a stand-alone program intended for visiting international students and for members of the community interested in economics. It will not be awarded to a student enrolled in a degree program, but students who have withdrawn from an undergraduate degree program may apply. A maximum of 50% of required credits may be transferred from another degree, certificate, or similar program, whether taken at UNB or elsewhere.

The Certificate requires completion of 8 term-courses including ECON 1013, ECON 1023, ECON 2013, ECON 2023, plus an additional four courses in Economics at or above the 2000 level. To earn a Certificate, a student must achieve a grade of at least a C in all specifically required courses, and achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. While no specific prerequisites are required for admission to this Certificate program, a background in high school mathematics is strongly recommended.

Certificate in Financial Markets

The Certificate requires completion of at least 8 term-courses including BA 1216, ECON 1013, ECON 1023, ECON 2013, ECON 2023, ECON 2103, ECON 3114, plus one additional course in Business or Economics which is in Accounting, Finance, or International/Macro Economics.

To earn a Certificate, a student must achieve a grade of at least a C in all specifically required courses, and achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. While no specific prerequisites are required for admission to this Certificate program, a background in high school mathematics is strongly recommended.

Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management

The certificate program in Nursing Leadership and Management is an online program; with components of on-site learning, specifically designed to meet the needs of nursing professionals starting their career in or aspiring towards leadership positions in health care. This program will enhance participants' knowledge skills and abilities to develop the necessary skills in demonstrating:

  • exemplary leadership skills
  • critical thinking and problem-solving
  • effective human resource management 
  • excellent team building and conflict resolution  
  • quality patient care monitoring 
  • creating healthy and effective workplace cultures 

    All course content is relevant for working in healthcare environments (acute, community and long-term care) in Canada. This program offers participants an online learning environment with components of onsite learning. The participants will have the opportunity to engage in critical reflection and receive feedback to facilitate their professional development as charge nurses, unit managers and leaders in healthcare. The onsite sessions will provide an opportunity for group learning and time to engage and network with peers. The courses address topics commonly experienced by healthcare managers such as communication, conflict resolution, negotiating skills, promoting positive change, staff scheduling, monitoring, and supporting employee performance. 

     
    Length of the Program 

    The program is comprised of 5 (3 ch) courses. Completion of all courses leads to a Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management. A certificate is normally completed within 2 years of initial enrolment; however, courses will count towards credit for up to 5 years.           

    Admission Requirements to the Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management 

    1. Completed bachelor’s degree in any discipline and current membership in good standing with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB). 
    1. Language requirements: https://www.unb.ca//international/admission/english.html 

    Certificate Requirements: 

                 successfully complete (with a C or better): 

     
    BA 5001 Communication in the Healthcare Environment  3 ch
    BA 5504  Change Leadership in Healthcare Environments  3 ch
    BA 5858  Introduction to Human Resources in Healthcare 3 ch
    BA 5859  Quality Management in Healthcare 3 ch
    BA 5209  Introduction to Financial Stewardship in the Non-Profit Sector  3 ch
    Total  15 ch