Expand your entrepreneurial know-how, build your network, and learn the ins and outs of start-up financing with programs offered by the International Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (IBEC).
Housed within the Faculty of Management at the University of New Brunswick, IBEC provides students with experiential learning opportunities in entrepreneurship.
The Venture Capital Program provides a rigorous academic foundation in investment analysis and startup development for early-stage ventures
The Fraser Student Venture Fund provides students with the opportunity to research and analyze businesses that are in the start-up stage of development and award cash investments to those they consider investment ready.
Up to two start-ups each year are selected to receive investments of up to $25,000 each from the fund, positioning them for further development.
IBEC hosts the UNB Data Challenge, which is composed of 2 competitive events: Data Visualization and Data Analytics. Participants demonstrate the power of data storytelling, connect with leaders in academia, government and industry, and compete for cash prizes.
The Speaker Series introduces entrepreneurs and business innovators to students through on-campus and online speaking events. Through this series, you will learn about the challenges they faced at different stages of their careers and how they dealt with them.
Second-year MBA students can experience the world of entrepreneurship from a variety of perspectives by earning the MBA Concentration in Venture Commercialization, Scaling, and Investment.