Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

Credential
Bachelor

Duration
4 year(s)

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Earn a Bachelor of Business Administration at Capilano University and graduate with real-world skills, industry insight and a competitive edge.

Capilano University's Bachelor of Business Administration degree combines academic excellence with hands-on learning, making it one of B.C.’s top business administration bachelor degree programs.

Unlike many other bachelor of business administration programs, CapU focuses on applying theory through case studies, team projects and simulations.

Our instructors bring up-to-date knowledge to the classroom, sharing the expertise that's made them successful. Small class sizes mean instructors have more time for students.

The BBA Degree program is tailored to your lifestyle, with full and- part-time study options available and intakes in the Spring, Summer and Fall terms.

You'll graduate with the skills employers demand and an edge in today's competitive job market.

Join a championship school

As a BBA student at CapU, you'll have the opportunity to take part in case competitions, a hands-on, realistic simulation of a real business.

CapU business students have won regional and national titles, including second place in the case competition at the American Marketing Association (AMA) International Collegiate Conference 2025, competing among 331 collegiate chapters.

This competitive experience sets our Bachelor of Business Administration program apart from other schools.

Study business at CapU Squamish

The BBA is also available at our Squamish campus.

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Why choose CapU's BBA degree?

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A business degree for the business world

In the BBA program, you'll gain the knowledge to succeed, with courses in economics, statistics, business law, strategic management, leadership and research.

Career paths

Accounting
Communications
Event planning & promotions
Finance
Human resources
International business & logistics
Marketing
Operations management
Public relations
Sales
Small business ownership

Six concentrations to choose from

In the third year of the program, you can choose a concentration that matches your interests and goals.

Your options are:

Accounting;
Business Information and Analytics (BIMA);
Financial Planning;
Human Resources Management;
International Business; and
Logistics or Marketing.

Students looking to declare a concentration can fill out the Bachelor of Business Administration Declaration Form (pdf) and submit it to records@capilanou.ca.

BBA Degree Fast Facts

specialization options for your degree

193

new students in 2025-26

1,475

students enrolled in the BBA program

5,309

CapU students taking at least one business course in Fall 2025

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How to Apply

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

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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.

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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

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 a non-refundable application fee of C$135, which allows you to apply for 2 programs for the same term.
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, certified translations must be submitted along with the documents in the original language.

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

Complete your application

Only completed applications will be assessed for admission. Some programs have Program-specific requirements and may require additional documents or steps. In such cases, you will need to work directly with the program to complete your application.

Receive Letter of Offer

If you are successfully accepted into a program, you will receive a Letter of Offer (LOF) in your myCapU email inbox

To confirm your acceptance, you must pay a tuition deposit as 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 & Provincial Attestation Letter

After paying your tuition deposit, you will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), if applicable, in your myCapU email inbox.

These documents may be used to apply for, or renew, a study permit in Canada.

If your program is less than 6 months long and does not require a study permit, you will receive detailed information about your acceptance in your myCapU email inbox.

Apply for a Permit through IRCC

All international students are responsible for complying with the conditions and regulations from Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

If your program is longer than 6 months, you must have a valid study permit for the duration of your studies.
Depending on your citizenship, you may also need a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) or Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
If your program includes a co-op, practicum, or internship component, you will need a co-op work permit.
Processing times vary, so it’s important to apply for your permit as early as possible.

Permits & Visas

Register for courses and get ready for your first day

To attend classes in your program, you must register for courses. You can refer to your acceptance email in your myCapU email inbox for details.

View our page for admitted international students to learn how to prepare for your first day at CapU!

Students who want to request transfer credits from their previous institutions must submit official transcripts. If the courses are listed in the BC Transfer Guide, submit your official documents to the following address:

Centre for International Experience
Library Building, Room LB127
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3H5

For courses from non-articulated institutions, please visit the Transfer Credit page for more information.

Official documents may include:

Official high school, 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

Notarized copies are not acceptable.

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.

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Transfer Students

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

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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

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	Tuition	Fees	Total
Year 1	$4,489	$1,829	$6,318
Year 2	$4,489	$1,829	$6,318
Year 3	$6,137	$1,829	$7,966
Year 4	$6,137	$1,829	$7,966
Total	$21,252	$7,316	$28,568

	Tuition	Fees	Total
Year 1	$20,693	$1,829	$22,522
Year 2	$20,693	$1,829	$22,522
Year 3	$22,341	$1,829	$24,170
Year 4	$22,341	$1,829	$24,170
Total	$86,068	$7,316	$93,384

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Required Courses

First Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
BADM 101	Introduction to Business	3.00 credits
BADM 102	Introduction to Financial Mathematics	3.00 credits
BADM 106	Organizational Behaviour	3.00 credits
BADM 107	Business Law I	3.00 credits
BCPT 123	Business Computing Basics	3.00 credits
ECON 111	Principles of Microeconomic Theory	3.00 credits
ENGL 100	University Writing Strategies	3.00 credits
USS 100	Introduction to University Success Strategies	3.00 credits

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
BFIN 141	Introductory Accounting I	3.00 credits
BFIN 193	Compressed Introductory Financial Accounting	3.00 credits

Choose 3.00 credits of electives:
At the 100, 200 or 300-level from the Business prefixes below, or Breadth Electives, or ECON 210
ECON 210	Money and Banking	3.00 credits
BADM	Business Administration
BCPT	Business Computing
BFIN	Business Finance
BMKT	Business Marketing
IBUS	Int'l Business and Logistics
RMCP	Retail Marketing
Breadth Elective* at the 100, 200 or 300 level - see the Approved Breadth Electives list

Second Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
BADM 201	Business Information Systems	3.00 credits
BADM 202	People Management	3.00 credits
BADM 210	Business Statistics	3.00 credits
BFIN 241	Finance for Managers	3.00 credits
BMKT 203	Introduction to Marketing	3.00 credits
CMNS 220	Advanced Business Writing	3.00 credits
ECON 112	Principles of Macroeconomic Theory	3.00 credits
IBUS 255	Cross-Cultural Business	3.00 credits

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
BMKT 263	Relationship Selling	3.00 credits
CMNS 185	Presentation Skills for Public Speaking	3.00 credits

Choose 3.00 credits of electives:
At the 100, 200 or 300-level from the Business prefixes below, or Breadth Electives, or ECON 210
ECON 210	Money and Banking	3.00 credits
BADM	Business Administration
BCPT	Business Computing
BFIN	Business Finance
BMKT	Business Marketing
IBUS	Int'l Business and Logistics
RMCP	Retail Marketing
Breadth Elective* at the 100, 200 or 300 level - see the Approved Breadth Electives list

Third Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
BADM 305	Leadership	3.00 credits
BADM 318	Project Management	3.00 credits
BADM 385	Business and Sustainability	3.00 credits
BADM 395	Business and Society	3.00 credits

Choose 3.00 credits from the following list:
BADM 265	Small Business Management	3.00 credits
BADM 365	Entrepreneurship	3.00 credits

Choose 9.00 credits of electives:
Business Elective - A course at the 300 or 400-level from the prefixes below or ECON 210.
ECON 210	Money and Banking	3.00 credits
BADM	Business Administration
BCPT	Business Computing
BFIN	Business Finance
BMKT	Business Marketing
IBUS	Int'l Business and Logistics
SABA	Study Abroad - Business Admin

Choose 3.00 credits of electives:
At the 100, 200, 300 or 400-level from the Business prefixes below, or Breadth Electives, or ECON 210.
ECON 210	Money and Banking	3.00 credits
BADM	Business Administration
BCPT	Business Computing
BFIN	Business Finance
BMKT	Business Marketing
IBUS	Int'l Business and Logistics
SABA	Study Abroad - Business Admin
Breadth Elective* at the 100, 200, 300 or 400-level - see the Approved Breadth Electives list

Choose 3.00 credits of electives:
At the 300 or 400-level from the Business prefixes below, or Breadth Electives, or ECON 210
ECON 210	Money and Banking	3.00 credits
BADM	Business Administration
BCPT	Business Computing
BFIN	Business Finance
BMKT	Business Marketing
IBUS	Int'l Business and Logistics
SABA	Study Abroad - Business Admin
Breadth Elective* at the 300 or 400 level - see the Approved Breadth Electives list

Fourth Year

Total credits: 30.00

Required:
BADM 460	Business and Society Research Project	3.00 credits
BADM 466	Managing Change	3.00 credits
BADM 470	Business Policy and Strategy	3.00 credits

Choose 6.00 credits of electives:
Business Elective - A course at the 300 or 400-level from the prefixes below
BADM	Business Administration
BCPT	Business Computing
BFIN	Business Finance
BMKT	Business Marketing
IBUS	Int'l Business and Logistics
SABA	Study Abroad - Business Admin

Choose 15.00 credits of electives:
At the 300 or 400-level from the Business prefixes below or Breadth Electives
BADM	Business Administration
BCPT	Business Computing
BFIN	Business Finance
BMKT	Business Marketing
IBUS	Int'l Business and Logistics
SABA	Study Abroad - Business Admin
Breadth Elective* at the 300 or 400 level - see the Approved Breadth Electives list

Approved Breadth Electives

Choose electives:
*Students must select a minimum of 9 credits of Breadth Electives in addition to the 15 credits of breadth included in the program as required courses (to meet the University requirement of 24 credits outside the field of study). Note: if CMNS 185 is completed, then students only need to select 6 credits of additional Breadth Electives. Breadth selection must include 3 credits of Cap Core Culture and Creative Expression.
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: 120.00

Additional information

Students pursuing a baccalaureate degree must meet Cap Core graduation requirements in addition to their program requirements.

Students planning to concentrate in accounting should take either BFIN 141 and 142, or BFIN 193 in First Year.

Students cannot receive credit for BFIN 141 or BFIN 142 and also get credit for BFIN 193 towards this credential.

Students are restricted to credit for only one of BFIN 244 or BFIN 341 towards this credential (students pursuing the Accounting Concentration or CPA track must take BFIN 341).

Students must complete the following at Capilano University: BADM 460 and BADM 470, plus 6 additional credits of 400-level business courses and 6 additional credits of 300 and/or 400-level business courses (total 18 credits).

Students may only count up to 9 credits combined from the following work-integrated courses towards this credential: BADM 340, BADM 345, BADM 440 and BADM 445; additional credits from this list may be taken but the credit hours will not count towards the degree.

Students must select a minimum of 9 credits of Breadth Electives in addition to the 15 credits of breadth embedded in the program as required courses (to meet the University requirement of 24 credits outside the field of study). Note: if CMNS 185 is completed, then students only need to select 6 credits of additional Breadth Electives. Breadth selection must include 3 credits of Cap Core Culture and Creative Expression.

Students may obtain a concentration by completing 15.00 upper-level credits in one of the following areas. Students wishing to obtain multiple concentrations should note that each concentration requires 15.00 upper level credits from those listed below.

- Accounting Concentration: BFIN 341, BFIN 342, BFIN 347, BFIN 351 and BFIN 431

- Business Information Management and Analytics Concentration: BCPT 305, BADM 310, BCPT 330, BCPT 404 and BCPT 420

- Financial Planning Concentration: BFIN 306, BFIN 321, BFIN 351, BFIN 386 and BFIN 486

- Human Resource Management Concentration: BADM 302, BADM 303, BADM 329, BADM 335 and BADM 475

- International Business and Logistics Concentration: IBUS 321, IBUS 340, IBUS 341, IBUS 405 and IBUS 440

- Marketing Concentration: BMKT 360, BMKT 364, BMKT 369, BMKT 401 and BMKT 405

Learning outcomes

Formulate persuasive, evidence-based strategies to solve business challenges.
Assess complex business situations to propose innovative recommendations for change.
Exercise personal responsibility and integrity to work effectively with others through teamwork and collaboration.
Incorporate diverse and inclusive approaches, social responsibility and ethics in developing business solutions.
Demonstrate an ability to integrate and communicate the concepts of the core areas of business.

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Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
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Bachelor of Business Administration Degree

Join a championship school

Study business at CapU Squamish

Why choose CapU's BBA degree?

A business degree for the business world

Career paths

Six concentrations to choose from

BBA Degree Fast Facts

Related links

Request more info

Contact us

Information sessions

Apply now

Latest stories

The BBA Super Six

60(ish) Seconds: Empowering Seniors

Cycling toward a greener future

Intakes

Spring 2026

Important dates

Applications open

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Fee payment deadline

Spring 2026

Important dates

Applications open

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Fee payment deadline

Summer 2026

Important dates

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Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Fee payment deadline

Fall 2026

Important dates

Applications open

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

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Fall 2026

Important dates

Applications open

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Fee payment deadline

How to Apply

Review this program's admission requirements

Submit your application on EducationPlannerBC

Receive an acknowledgement email

Submit your official transcripts

Official university or college transcripts

Certified documents

Original academic documents

Get ready for your first day

Review this program's admission requirements

Submit your application on EducationPlannerBC

Receive an acknowledgement email

Complete your application

Receive Letter of Offer

Receive Letter of Acceptance & Provincial Attestation Letter

Apply for a Permit through IRCC

Register for courses and get ready for your first day

Official high school, university, or college transcripts

Certified Documents

Original academic documents

Apply Now

Transfer Students

Returning Students

Switching Programs

Tuition and Fees

Tuition & Fees Estimator

Entrance Awards

Term Awards

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Required Courses

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Fourth Year

Approved Breadth Electives

Additional information

Learning outcomes