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North American Business Management Applied Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Credential
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma

Duration
2 year(s)

The North American Business Management Applied Post Baccalaureate Diploma (NABU Applied) builds knowledge about how to do business in North America for students from around the world.

International students and new permanent residents with an undergraduate degree completed outside of Canada can gain both North American business credentials and practical hands-on work experience in a North American organization.

This full-time program is offered in an accelerated format and includes a work placement practicum.

Concentrations are available in marketing, human resources, international strategy & entrepreneurship and finance & investment. Students looking to declare a concentration can fill out the NABU Concentration Declaration Form (pdf) and submit it to records@capilanou.ca

For information about the NABU Applied program duration, view "How to Apply" under the "Admission" tab.

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Information sessions

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Important dates

Applications open

Oct 3, 2023 – Jul 2, 2024

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jul 2, 2024

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 19, 2024

Important dates

Applications open

Feb 6, 2024 – Oct 1, 2024

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Nov 12, 2024

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Dec 16, 2024

NOTE: Important dates may change.

How to Apply

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

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

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.

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
Birch Building, Room BR230
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

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.

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.

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

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

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
    Birch Building, Room BR230
    2055 Purcell Way
    North Vancouver, BC
    V7J 3H5

New Students

This is a two-year, full-time (up to 5 classes per term) program that can be accelerated to be completed in as little as 16 months.

Due to scheduling requirements, full-time students starting in January, can complete this program in a minimum of 18 months. Students who choose not to follow the suggested program plan will take longer to complete the program and must meet with an academic advisor to approve any changes.

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

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

For students who have previously attended post-secondary in Canada or outside of the country, even though you submitted a digital copy of your transcripts on EducationPlannerBC, you must submit official university or college transcripts only if you’re considering transferring credits.

Note: If you submitted digital copies for admissions, you do not need to submit official transcripts.

Please send all official documents for Transfer Credit to:

Capilano University
Registrar's Office
Birch Building, room BR230
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, B.C.
V7J 3H5

Official documents may include:

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.

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. Only accept translations made by a certified translator.

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

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

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.

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

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

This is a two-year, full-time (up to 5 classes per term) program that can be accelerated to be completed in as little as 16 months.

Due to scheduling requirements, full-time students starting in January, can complete this program in a minimum of 18 months. Students who choose not to follow the suggested program plan will take longer to complete the program and must meet with an academic advisor to approve any changes.

Admission notes

This program is not designed for students who have completed the Capilano University Bachelor of Business Administration degree as this is a duplication of coursework.

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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.

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Tuition and Fees

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

Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $7,079 $2,358 $9,437
Year 2 $1,770 $927 $2,697
Total $8,849 $3,285 $12,134
Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $25,085 $2,358 $27,443
Year 2 $6,271 $927 $7,198
Total $31,356 $3,285 $34,641

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Entrance Awards

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Term Awards

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Required Courses

Required Courses

Total credits: 39.00

Required:

Note: Students with backgrounds other than business degrees are required to complete BUES 305 for an additional 3 credits towards this credential (48.00 credits total).

BUES 305Business Essentials3.00 credits
Choose 9.00 credits from the following list:

Select either NABU 490 or 9 credits as follows:

NABU 490North American Business Practicum9.00 credits
9 credits from the Elective Courses list, which must include one of the following courses: IBUS 368, BADM 380, BADM 465, or BADM 4669.00 credits

 

Elective Courses

Total credits: 6.00

Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:

Note: Students may take any combination of courses from the following list to complete the elective requirements or students wishing to specialize should select their elective credits as outlined in the concentrations listed. Please note that electives are offered on a rotating basis factoring in demand for particular courses, and will not necessarily be available every year.

BCPT 305Management of Information Systems3.00 credits
BCPT 404Advanced Business Analytics3.00 credits
BFIN 306Personal Financial Planning3.00 credits
BFIN 321Fundamentals of Investments3.00 credits
BFIN 341Cost Accounting I3.00 credits
BFIN 342Cost Accounting II3.00 credits
BFIN 353International Finance3.00 credits
BFIN 386Insurance for Financial Planning3.00 credits
BFIN 486Financial Planning Capstone3.00 credits
NABU 340North American Financial Management3.00 credits
RMCP 375Topics in Retail Innovation3.00 credits
BADM 300- or 400-level course (excluding BADM 301, 302, 303, 306, 307, 310, 335, 340, 345, 406, 440, 445, 460, 470)
BMKT 300- or 400-level course (excluding BMKT 401, 405, 408)
IBUS 300- or 400-level course (excluding IBUS 340, 405)

Total program credits: 45.00

Additional information

Students may obtain a concentration by completing 12.00 credits in one of the following areas:

Marketing Concentration: CMNS 305, BADM 318, and 6.00 credits from the following: any 300 or 400-level BMKT course (except BMKT 401, 405, 408), or IBUS 357; or

Human Resources Concentration: NABU 330, NABU 334, and 6.00 credits from the following: BADM 305, BADM 332, BADM 329, BADM 382, BADM 466, or BADM 475; or

International Strategy and Information Management Concentration: NABU 404, BADM 318, and 6.00 credits from the following: BADM 465, BCPT 305, BCPT 404, or any 300 or 400-level IBUS course (except IBUS 340, 405); or

Finance and Investment Concentration: NABU 320, NABU 470, and 6.00 credits from the following: NABU 340, BFIN 306, BFIN 321, BFIN 341, BFIN 342, BFIN 353, BFIN 386, or BFIN 486

Learning outcomes

  • Conduct research and strategic analysis to make effective business decisions in preparation for a managerial level career within North American, specifically Canadian, profit and non-profit organizations.
  • Demonstrate financial competency through the implementation of financial, marketing, operational, and HR strategies for North American organizations.
  • Exemplify North American approaches to diversity and inclusiveness, teamwork and collaboration, and social responsibility and ethics in business situations.
  • Apply digital technology and communication tools to access, utilize, integrate, analyze data; evaluate information and construct new knowledge; and communicate with others.
  • Communicate both orally and in writing in clear, concise, effective, audience and purpose-specific English.
  • Integrate and apply North American business knowledge and skills through a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) experience.

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 7803
Cedar Building, room CE342
busadmin@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
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