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Earn credit and gain skills this summer with UNB courses

Author: UNB College of Extended Learning

Posted on Apr 15, 2025

Category: News and Events , Online Learning , Degree Credit


Summer is the perfect time to gain new skills, fast-track your degree, or lighten your fall course load. Whether you're looking to boost your resume, improve your writing, master a new programming language, or dive into a fascinating subject, UNB's featured summer courses can help you develop valuable skills for your academic and professional future.

Here's a look at some key skills you can build this summer—and the courses that will help you get there!

Sharpen your business & marketing skills

🚀 Courses:

  • Principles of Marketing (ADM 1313) | Learn the fundamentals of consumer behavior, branding, and strategic marketing.
  • Investments (ADM 4425/MBA 6425) | Understand how financial markets work and develop investment strategies.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Business decision-making 
✔ Market analysis & strategy 
✔ Financial literacy & investment planning

Strengthen your writing & communication

Course:

💡 Skills Gained:

✔ Professional & academic writing 
✔ Critical thinking & clarity in communication 
✔ Persuasive & research-based writing

Develop critical thinking & historical perspectives

🏛 Courses:

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Analytical thinking & research 
✔ Understanding historical & cultural influences 
✔ Effective argumentation & problem-solving

Enhance your STEM & analytical abilities

🔬 Courses:

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Logical reasoning & mathematical modeling 
✔ Data interpretation & research

Boost your psychology & social science knowledge

🧠 Courses:

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Understanding human behavior & mental processes 
✔ Research & data analysis in social sciences 
✔ Cultural competency & diversity awareness

Build knowledge in health, sport & wellness leadership

🏃‍♀️ Courses:

  • Mindfulness and Health (KIN 3202) | Discover how mindfulness practices support mental and physical well-being.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Ethical reasoning in sport and recreation
✔ Stress management & wellness strategies

Gain practical technology & coding skills

💻 Courses:

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Python programming & coding logic 
✔ Problem-solving with technology 
✔ Software development fundamentals

Explore ecology & environmental science

🌿 Courses:

  • Wildlife Ecotourism (BIOL 3015) | Discover the intersection of ecology, tourism, and conservation.

💡 Skills gained:

✔ Environmental awareness & conservation strategies 
✔ Ecological research & data analysis 
✔ Sustainable tourism & ethical decision-making

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📅 Sessions start in May, June & July—don't wait to register!
🔗 Explore courses & register now: https://www.unb.ca/cel/credit/term-based/