BBA Economics (Saint John) at University of New Brunswick

Programme overview

Economics is about answering how and why. How and why do we produce, distribute, and purchase our goods and services? How and why do we address problems? Offered at the Saint John campus as the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Faculty: Faculty of Business | Study mode: full-time (co-op available) | Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

What you will study

In UNB’s Economics program, you’ll learn to use analytical, mathematical, and statistical techniques to answer questions and solve problems. You’ll examine the roles individuals, consumers, small businesses, managers, CEOs, and politicians play in shaping both the Canadian and global economies.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue: Banker, Economist, Financial planner, Foreign trade analyst, Investment portfolio advisor, Public policy analyst, Stockbroker.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: CAD 11,020 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Business full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed separatel Source

International applicants: CAD 22,996 a year (2026-27). Annual full-time tuition for the Fall and Winter terms (2026-27, effective 1 September 2026) from UNB's Business full-time fee sheet, which covers this degree. Excludes mandatory fees, student union health/dental, insurance and other fees listed separatel Source

UNB follows a semester system with Fall (September), Winter (January) and Summer (May to August) terms; Education (Fredericton), Kinesiology and Nursing have a fall/September intake only.

General application deadline is March 31 for Fall term and November 15 for Winter term; applications for undergraduate scholarships are due March 1. Programs accept fall applications after the deadline while seats remain.

Bachelor of Education, School Years Program and Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (Fredericton): December 1; Concurrent Bachelor of Education (Saint John): January 31; Bachelor of Nursing, LPN-BN Pathway, LPN Bridge and Bachelor of Health Sciences: February 15; Advanced Standing Nursing Program (Moncton): November 15; Bachelor of Social Work: January 31.

The offer of admission must be accepted and the admission deposit paid by May 15.

International applicants: apply before June 1 for Fall (September) term, before October 1 for Winter (January) term and before February 1 for Summer (May to August) term as a guideline; Bachelor of Education (Fredericton and Saint John) December 15; Kinesiology March 31; Nursing February 15.

Apply through the official page: https://www.unb.ca/admissions/application/

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