Adding a certificate to your degree program can provide you with numerous advantages in the job market.

UNB offers a range of specialized certificate programs that can be completed alongside your degree, allowing you to enhance your skills, increase employability, gain specific expertise, and save time and money.

Benefits of adding a certificate to your program:

Enhance your skills

Adding a certificate program alongside a degree allows you to develop a specialized skill set in a specific area. This can give you a competitive advantage and make you more marketable to potential employers.

Increase employability

Having both a degree and a certificate demonstrates a broader knowledge base and shows employers that you possess specialized expertise and a solid academic foundation. It could open up more job opportunities for you.

Specific expertise

Degree programs often cover a wide range of subjects, whereas certificates focus on a particular topic. Pursuing a certificate allows you to delve deeper into a specific field, gaining valuable knowledge and practical skills directly applicable to your desired career path.

Time and cost efficiency

If you select a certificate program that complements your degree, you can simultaneously optimize your time by pursuing both. This can save you time and money compared to pursuing the certificate separately after completing your degree.

Specialized certificate programs are available at UNB in the following topics Applied Behaviour Analysis, Adult Education, Family Violence Issues, and Leadership Studies. By combining a certificate with your degree, you'll position yourself as a well-rounded candidate with both a broad knowledge base and specialized expertise in a particular area.

Learn more about specialized credit programs at UNB