Partners

About ACBSP

ACBSP is a leading specialized accreditation body for business education. ACBSP’s global mission is to pursue a better tomorrow by advancing and recognizing excellence in business education through continuous improvement. ACBSP’s global vision is to see every business program of quality accredited and pursuing continuous improvement. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels. Recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) in 2001, 2011, and again in 2021, ACBSP was the first to offer specialized business accreditation at all degree levels and the first to offer certificate accreditation. ACBSP currently accredits business programs at more than 1,200 campuses in 60 countries.

To learn more about the ACBSP organization and accreditation, visit https://acbsp.org/.

About CMC-Canada

The Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada) fosters excellence and integrity in the management consulting profession. CMC-Canada administers, and its provincial Institutes confer, the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation in Canada. The Association and its 2000+ members advocate for the CMC designation and are dedicated to advancing the profession and delivering the benefits of these efforts to the client community.

UFred is pleased to have formed an Academic Partnership with the Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC-Canada). Students interested in consulting can take advantage of our partnership with CMC-Canada. With several courses within the regular curriculum recognized as equivalent, students will have a head start on achieving their CMC Designation through regular studies at the University of Fredericton.

Meet CMC Educational Requirements with UFred Courses

Students completing the Consulting Leadership specialty stream of UFred’s MBA/EMBA programs will meet three of the four educational area requirements for CMC designation:

• Essentials of Management Consulting Met by completion of CL 8080, CL 8081, and CL 8082

• Project Management Met by any of CL 8081, CL 8082 or IP 6999/8999

• Personal/Interpersonal Skills Met by either CL 8082 or IP 6999/8999

Other Student Benefits

• Free annual Academic Partner Student Membership with CMC-Canada

• Student Members will have access to the CMC-Canada Member Benefits

• Access all Benefits, including YouExec resources and Huge savings on Goodlife memberships

• Student rates to attend professional development and other events

As the advocate for excellence in sales, the CPSA invests resources in programming, curriculum development and professional designations to help individuals and companies become more successful through more effective sales. They connect employers with employees, business with academia and the private sector with government to advance the sales profession and improve Canadian competitiveness.

The CPSA’s 20,000+ members benefit from learning resources, community building events and exclusive cost-savings benefits.

To learn more about the CPSA organization and accreditation, visit https://www.cpsa.com/.

About Columbia Southern University

As an innovator in online education, Columbia Southern University was established in 1993 to provide an alternative to the traditional university experience. CSU offers online associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees such as business administration, criminal justice, fire administration, and occupational safety and health. Visit ColumbiaSouthern.edu or call (877) 347-6050 to learn more. UFred graduates may transfer their college credits, certificate hours, and diploma credits to Columbia Southern University and continue working towards a bachelor’s degree in a variety of degree fields. UFRED students and graduates receive a 10% tuition discount at CSU and also qualify for exclusive scholarship opportunities. CSU’s associate and bachelor’s degree programs in occupational safety and health have been evaluated by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals, and both will qualify an individual to write for the CRSP exam.

Learn more about the CSU and UFred Academic Pathway for UFred students.

CPHR Nova Scotia is the exclusive granting body in Nova Scotia of the nationally recognized Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation – the leading standard for HR Professionals in Canada. CPHR NS has partnered with the University of Fredericton to allow licensed professionals the opportunity to learn more through the PHS programs.

CPHR Nova Scotia partnership

The Forum for International Trade Training (FITT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing international business training, resources, and professional certification to individuals and businesses. As a recognized world leader in developing international business curricula, setting competency standards, devising certification and accreditation programs, and sharing industry-validated knowledge, FITT’s solutions have become the standard of excellence for global trade professionals around the world.

As a FITTskills Delivery Partner, the University of Fredericton is authorized to deliver FITT’s international business courses (FITTskills) as part of the Bachelor of Business Administration – International Business Stream program. Students registered in this program have an opportunity to achieve credits towards the FITT Diploma in International Trade by completing the FITTskills assessment for each applicable course. Learn more by visiting the program page: online BBA

Great Plains College is focused on meeting the educational needs of learners, employees and communities in Saskatchewan. They offer a number of post-secondary certificates, diploma and degree programs, university courses, language training and safety training.

Great Plains College partnership

The Health and Safety Professionals Canada has partnered with the University of Fredericton to develop the Health and Safety Leadership specialty stream of the EMBA. Their goal is to ensure that their colleagues make it home safely at the end of each and every day.

Health and Safety Professionals Canada

Dr. Joti Samra, R.Psych. is a national thought leader on issues relating to psychological health, wellness & resiliency. She is the CEO & Founder of MyWorkplaceHealth.com, a full-suite national workplace consulting firm, and DrJotiSamra.com, an expanding in-office, and virtual health clinical & counseling practice.

Through this partnership, Lambton College students can enroll in the Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Systems (COHSES) program. This self-paced, fully-online program will provide a pathway to becoming an established OHS professional.

Lambton College partnership

Select diploma programs from Lambton College offer graduates academic pathways to receive advanced standing in the MBA and EMBA programs. For more information, click here.

Minerva aims to be a global leader in health and safety management education through the influence of post-secondary curriculum. They provide initiatives and resources that assist colleges and universities in training tomorrow’s leaders in the field of incident and injury prevention.

Minerva partnership

Northern College, located in Ontario, Canada, has partnered with the University of Fredericton to allow students the opportunity to learn more through the OHS and PHS programs.

Northern College partnership

SAFE Work Manitoba has partnered with the University of Fredericton to allow the workers of Manitoba the opportunity to learn more through the OHS programs.

SAFE Work Manitoba partnership

The Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta has partnered with the University of Fredericton to allow the workers of Alberta the opportunity to learn more through the OHS programs.

WCB-Alberta partnership

The Worker's Compensation Board of Nova Scotia (WCBNS) has partnered with the University of Fredericton (UFred) to provide online psychological health and safety certificate programs at a significantly reduced rate.

Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia

Through an agreement with WorkSafe NB, NB employees have improved access to psychological health and wellness training. The University of Fredericton and WorkSafe NB hope to increase awareness and have a positive impact on the future of psychological health and safety in the workplace.

WorkSafe NB partnership

As a partnership between the Saskatchewan Worker’s Compensation Board and the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, WorkSafe Saskatchewan was created to reduce the number of workplace injuries and fatalities. They have partnered with the UFred to allow the workers of Saskatchewan the opportunity to learn more through the OHS programs.

WorkSafe Saskatchewan partnership

The Yukon Workers’ Compensation Health and Safety Board (YWCHSB) has partnered with the University of Fredericton (UFred) to provide online psychological health and safety certificate programs at a significantly reduced rate. 

YWCHSB partnership