Innovative thinkers at competitive rates
The Saint John MBA program offers organizations opportunities to engage our students in addressing real-world problems. Do you have a project you need to tackle or an expertise gap you need to fill? Consider hiring an MBA student through two applied learning opportunities:
Nine-week business consulting project
Do you have a project that has been delayed because of limited internal capacity or a gap in expertise? Consider engaging an MBA student to analyze the issue and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
UNB Saint John MBA students are experienced, internationally minded professionals who bring an average of six years of work experience to the program.
With an average age of 30, they represent diverse academic backgrounds, including business, engineering, arts, computer science, science and economics, and come from regions around the world.
This combination of professional experience, academic strength and varied perspectives enables students to approach organizational challenges with insight, adaptability and a broad understanding of business.
In addition to what our students bring to our program, they will have completed most of their MBA course requirements before beginning your project. They are prepared to manage competing priorities, examine complex business problems and communicate viable solutions.
During the nine-week period, students contribute to a defined organizational priority and complete a substantive report that meets both organizational and academic requirements. The consulting project is assessed through the final report and feedback from the sponsoring organization or faculty member.
Business Consulting Projects are normally available during two periods:
- May to July
- July to September
Examples of past projects include:
- Identifying new business development opportunities
- Reviewing project management practices and methodologies
- Conducting market feasibility studies
- Developing human resource policies and procedures
Four-month paid-internship
In addition to our business consulting project opportunities, organizations may also hire students from UNB Saint John’s 16-month Immersive MBA for a four-month paid internship period.
UNB Saint John MBA students are experienced, internationally minded professionals who bring an average of six years of work experience to the program.
The average student is 30 years old, enters with an average GPA of 3.7 on a 4.3 scale and has an average GMAT score of 604.
Students come from around the world and represent diverse academic backgrounds, including business, engineering, arts, computer science, science and economics, bringing employers a broad range of perspectives, skills and professional experience.
In addition to what our students bring to our program, they will have completed all their MBA course requirements and a set of employment-ready professional development modules before commencing your internship.
An MBA intern can support a defined business priority, add skilled capacity and contribute in areas such as:
- Business development and professional sales
- Supply chain and procurement
- Project management
- Market and data analysis
- Operations and process improvement
- Strategic planning
- Finance and organizational management
The internship should provide meaningful professional responsibilities aligned with the student’s MBA education and career goals.
Employers complete a performance evaluation addressing professionalism, initiative, communication, reliability and overall quality of work.
Students also complete an academic reflection connecting their workplace experience to their MBA learning and professional development.
Our students
MBA students represent diverse academic backgrounds and bring prior professional experience to their consulting projects. They are trained to manage competing priorities, analyze complex issues, and present practical, evidence-based solutions.
Interested?
If this opportunity sounds compelling, reach out to our Business Consulting team today at mbaconsultingproject@unb.ca.
Employer testimonials
Envision Saint John
We had a fantastic experience hosting a BCP student. Thanks to Prerna's dedication and professionalism, we were able to complete a project much sooner than anticipated.
Hosting MBA students at Envision Saint John is always a pleasure and we highly recommend that other employers take advantage of this opportunity.
Join us in supporting and developing the next generation of business leaders!
Daniel Rito, Envision
Horizon Health
Horizon Health had six MBA students as interns in 2023 and it was an incredible experience! They focused on critical projects and met each deliverable with excellence and drive. They sought out opportunities to grow and learn with our team.
Each student brought their authentic self to the work experience and was eager to demonstrate their capacity. As an organization, we hired three of the six students into full time jobs.
I would highly recommend working with University of New Brunswick MBA internship program.
Christie Ruff, Horizon Health
Imperial Theatre
Working with the UNB MBA Program with the Business Consulting Project was incredibly rewarding. From start to finish, the ease of receiving information on how our organization might be a fit and the follow up with a successful candidate was a lovely experience.
As a BCP employer, it felt reciprocal in the most meaningful way in our shared collaboration of a successful project.
Thank you so much for this opportunity.
Heather White Brittain, Imperial Theatre
J.D. Irving, Limited
Kandarp is the full package of consultant, change manager and analyst who is very capable of operating on his own and is open to direction and guidance.
Mark Gallagher, J.D. Irving, Limited
NB Lung
We welcomed a BCP student to our team to assist in finding some focus and clarity in analyzing our past fundraising success and challenges and provide a fresh perspective on potential future opportunities.
Working remotely, I was exceptionally impressed with the professionalism and dedication of the student as they compiled and analyzed data and provided an in-depth analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for our revenue generation and provided recommendations for future endeavours that were within the scope of our current capacity.
Melanie Langille, NB Lung
Prude Inc.
Throughout the BCP, we have successfully attained a heightened multitude of objectives. The dedicated and skilled students from the MBA program have harnessed the entirety of their potential and talents to actively bolster our endeavors on specific projects, and furthermore, have been instrumental in introducing innovative initiatives.
Upon the completion of their studies, we have facilitated substantial recommendations to reputable enterprises, facilitating their recruitment and concurrently welcomed them into our staff as valued members.
Brenda Diaz, Prude Inc.
Sunbury
An MBA student provides a fresh perspective to any industry that they bring the foundational knowledge of how businesses work.
As students complete the consulting project, they incorporate the current learnings with out of the box questions and solutions that are appreciated.
Amy Cormier, Sunbury
