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School of Business

Graduates of the two-year Business Administration diploma program have the skills and knowledge required to be effective managers in a demanding and changing workplace.

This focused diploma program provides an excellent background if you're interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree or additional education. The diploma also provides a jump-start for your future career across the business sector and the skills you gain in your courses will make you invaluable to employers.

The first year of the program provides a solid foundation in general business knowledge with courses in accounting/finance, communications, marketing, computing and organizational behaviour.

The second year offers the opportunity to concentrate (or focus) in a particular area of specialization.

Find out more about business training at CapU below.

Now offered in Squamish

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Starting in January 2025, the program will also be offered at CapU's new campus in Squamish, B.C.

Surrounded by stunning mountain vistas and just 45 minutes from both Whistler and Vancouver, Squamish is your gateway to an exciting career in business.

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A diploma that works for you

In two years, you'll receive training across numerous business concepts, with courses in accounting, finance, strategic management, economics, marketing and more.

Career paths

  • Accounting
  • Communications
  • Event planning & promotions
  • Finance
  • Marketing
  • Operations management
  • Sales
  • Small business ownership

Add depth to your education with electives

You'll have the opportunity to take three elective business courses during the diploma, with subjects including money and banking, business administration, finance, international business and logistics and retail marketing.

Turn your diploma into a degree

After completing the first two years of the Business Administration diploma, give your career prospects a major boost by moving into the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program.

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Intakes

Spring 2025

Location
Squamish

Course load
Full-time or part-time

Important dates

Applications open

May 9, 2024 – Dec 3, 2024

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Nov 12, 2024

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Dec 16, 2024

Summer 2025

Location
North Vancouver

Course load
Full-time or part-time

Important dates

Applications open

Jun 4, 2024 – Mar 4, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Mar 3, 2025

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Apr 29, 2025

Fall 2025

Location
North Vancouver

Course load
Full-time or part-time

Important dates

Applications open

Oct 1, 2024 – Jul 8, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jun 23, 2025

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 25, 2025

Fall 2025

Location
Squamish

Course load
Full-time or part-time

Important dates

Applications open

Oct 1, 2024 – Jul 8, 2025

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jun 23, 2025

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 25, 2025

NOTE: Important dates may change.

How to Apply

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Review this program's admission requirements

First-time applicants submit your application on EducationPlannerBC

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay an application fee of $50, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs. 
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If you are currently in Grade 12, you must request that the Ministry of Education submit your transcript directly to Capilano University.
  • Documents must be in the original language of issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.
Apply on EPBC

Receive an acknowledgement email

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Submit your official transcripts

For students who have previously attended post-secondary, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts for transfer credit.

Please send all official documents to:

Registrar's Office
Library Building, Room LB152
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Official university or college transcripts

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and the signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing university or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Certified documents

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

Original academic documents

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Get ready for your first day

Once you've been accepted into a program, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
  • If you wish to receive transfer credits, please submit official university/college/International Baccalaureate (IB)/Advanced Placements (AP) transcripts either electronically or by mail:

     

    Registrar's Office
    Library Building, Room LB152
    2055 Purcell Way
    North Vancouver, BC
    V7J 3H5

New Students

Review this program's admission requirements

Learn about CapU's admission requirements and submit your application

Most CapU programs need proof that you:

Every student must apply to CapU through EducationPlannerBC (EPBC), a website for applying to universities and colleges across British Columbia.

Visit Apply Now to make sure you're ready to fill in your application.

  • When you submit your application, you will need to pay a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which gives you the opportunity to apply for 2 programs.
  • You will need to upload a digital (PDF) copy of your transcripts and supporting documents at this time.
  • If your original transcripts and supporting documents are not written in English, please submit a translated copy.
Apply on EPBC

Receive an acknowledgement email

After submitting your application on EducationPlannerBC you will receive an acknowledgement message from us to your personal email.

  • This email will include your Student ID number and your myCapU account and email address.
  • Instructions on how to track your application will also be included.
  • All future messages from us will be sent to your myCapU email.
  • If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.
Funding for International Students

Submit your official transcripts

You've already sent digital copies of your transcripts to EducationPlannerBC as part of your CapU application, but we also need physical copies of your official high school, college or university transcripts.

If you're applying to CapU as a new student, you can use your myCapU account to apply for entrance awards.

Please send your official documents to:

Capilano University
Centre for International Experience, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

Official high school, university, or college transcripts

Students must submit official high school and university or college transcripts for admission.

These documents must be sent directly from that institution to Capilano University. They must include the seal of the institution and signature of the authorizing school representative.

We will accept photocopies of transcripts if certified by the authorizing high school, university, or college officer. Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Certified documents

Students may also submit photocopies of academic documents verified by the issuing authority. These authorities include the Ministry of Education, the high school, university, or college, the apostille* or by the appropriate examination board.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

*Apostille countries refers to an international form of a notary seal as certified by the Hague convention. These would be official notary documents from countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, etc. and can be accepted in place of original or school-certified documents. The Apostille is prepared by either the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Justice in these countries.

Please note: Documents issued in a language other than English must also include certified English translations. Documents must be in the original language of the issue and translated into English by a recognized translator, if required.

Original academic documents

An academic document is original if issued to the student by the institution following that institution’s policies.

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

Receive letter of offer

If you are accepted into a program, you will receive a letter of offer in your myCapU email inbox.

  • You will need to confirm your acceptance into the program by paying a tuition deposit outlined in your letter of offer.
  • This deposit will go towards your first-semester tuition once you are registered for courses at CapU.

Receive letter of acceptance and apply for a study permit

After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a letter of acceptance in your myCapU inbox. This may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit.

  • Depending on your citizenship, you may also need to apply for an entry visa.
Permits & Visas

Get ready for your first day

Once you've been accepted into a program and have applied for your study permit, you'll need to start planning your courses.

  • You will be notified of your acceptance through your CapU email and your myCapU account.
  • View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day.
Info for Admitted International Students

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Transfer Students

Find out how you can transfer your credits from another post-secondary institution to CapU.

Applying as a Transfer Student

Returning Students

If you're returning to CapU to complete your program or to apply into a new program, please contact the Registrar's Office.

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Switching Programs

If you want to change your program of study, you need to submit a new application to CapU.

Re-apply to CapU

Tuition and Fees

Are you applying as a domestic or as an international student?

Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $4,401 $1,792 $6,193
Year 2 $4,401 $1,792 $6,193
Total $8,802 $3,584 $12,386
Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $19,707 $1,792 $21,499
Year 2 $19,707 $1,792 $21,499
Total $39,414 $3,584 $42,998

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Required Courses

First Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
BADM 101Introduction to Business3.00 credits
BADM 102Introduction to Financial Mathematics3.00 credits
BADM 106Organizational Behaviour3.00 credits
BADM 107Business Law I3.00 credits
BCPT 123Business Computing Basics3.00 credits
ECON 111Principles of Microeconomic Theory3.00 credits
USS 100Introduction to University Success Strategies3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
CMNS 100Introduction to Workplace Communication3.00 credits
ENGL 100University Writing Strategies3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
BFIN 141Introductory Accounting I3.00 credits
BFIN 193Compressed Introductory Financial Accounting3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits of electives:

At the 100, 200 or 300-level from the Business prefixes below, or Breath Electives, or ECON 210

ECON 210Money and Banking3.00 credits
BADMBusiness Administration
BCPTBusiness Computing
BFINBusiness Finance
BMKTBusiness Marketing
IBUSInt'l Business and Logistics
RMCPRetail Marketing
Breadth Elective at the 100, 200 or 300 level - see the Approved Breadth Electives list

 

Second Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
BADM 202People Management3.00 credits
BFIN 306Personal Financial Planning3.00 credits
BMKT 203Introduction to Marketing3.00 credits
CMNS 220Advanced Business Writing3.00 credits
IBUS 255Cross-Cultural Business3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
BMKT 263Relationship Selling3.00 credits
CMNS 185Presentation Skills for Public Speaking3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
BADM 265Small Business Management3.00 credits
BFIN 249Accounting Software and Reporting Systems3.00 credits
RMCP 375Current Topics in Retail Innovation3.00 credits
Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
BADM 318Project Management3.00 credits
BADM 340Business Internship I3.00 credits
BADM 365Entrepreneurship3.00 credits
Choose 6.00 credits of electives:

At the 100, 200 or 300-level from the Business prefixes below, or Breadth Electives, or ECON 210

ECON 210Money and Banking3.00 credits
BADMBusiness Administration
BCPTBusiness Computing
BFINBusiness Finance
BMKTBusiness Marketing
IBUSInt'l Business and Logistics
RMCPRetail Marketing
Breadth Elective at the 100, 200 or 300 level - see the Approved Breadth Electives list

 

Approved Breadth Electives

Choose electives:

Unless specific exclusions are listed below, all 100-level or higher courses of 3 credits or more outside of the School of Business are eligible.

Exclusions (the following cannot be used as breadth electives):

School of Business disciplines: BADM, BCPT, BFIN, BMKT, BTEC, BUES, IBUS, NABU, RMCP and SABA.

AEM 145, 247;

CLSC 101;

CMNS 131, 133, 152, 154, 159, 174, 305;

EAP (all excluded except one of either EAP 100 (min. B+) or EAP 101 (min. B+) to a maximum of 3 credits);

HCA 110;

LAW 101;

LGST 116, 124;

PADM 204, 205, 207, 210, 306;

REC (all excluded except REC 152, 252);

TOUR (all excluded except TOUR 104, 111, 120, 151, 220, 221, 227, 232, 306, 307, 326, 331, 341, 342, 344, 356, 360, 373, 400, 404, 416, 423, 451, 455, 456, 457).

Total program credits: 60.00

Additional information

Students planning to complete the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) or another baccalaureate program should take ENGL 100. Students cannot receive credit for BFIN 141 or BFIN 142 and also get credit for BFIN 193 towards this credential and are restricted to credit for only one of BFIN 244 or BFIN 341. Students planning to continue on to the BBA-Accounting Concentration should take either BFIN 141 & 142 or BFIN 193 in First Year and must take BFIN 341.

Learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate ethical, professional, and productive leadership and participation, in teams and individually, in practice-based and / or work integrated learning (WIL) activities.
  • Apply analytical thinking, research methodologies, financial analysis and reflective approaches to identify and analyze business problems.
  • Leverage innovative technologies and techniques to enhance decision-making, collaboration and communication.
  • Apply intercultural knowledge to analyze global, Indigenous and other cultural factors affecting businesses.
  • Produce effective business documents and deliver effective oral business presentations using a variety of appropriate technologies.

How to Declare

For the official publication of programs, course descriptions and admission requirements please view the Capilano University Calendar.

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About this program

School of Business
604 990 7809
Cedar Building, room CE342
busadmin@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca

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