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North American Business Management Post Baccalaureate Diploma

Credential
Post Baccalaureate Diploma

Duration
1 year(s)

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Faculty
Business & Professional Studies

School
School of Business

The North American Business Management Post Baccalaureate program (NABU) builds knowledge of business management skills for a career in North America for students from around the world.

This program structure provides opportunities for international students and new permanent residents an opportunity to gain North American business credentials, English language practice and hands-on work experience.

In this post baccalaureate diploma in business management, you'll have the opportunity to study both the social and government sectors of North American business and explore important management practices learned from our instructors and working with community partners.

For information about the duration of the NABU program and admission requirements, view How to Apply under the Admission tab.

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Expand your expertise with electives

Diversify your skill set in marketing, economics, and business management with a real-world focus through elective courses in cost accounting, financial planning, international finance, financial management, information systems, professional sales and insurance.

Career paths

  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Financial planning
  • Human Resources
  • Investments
  • International business
  • International strategy
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Sales

Declare a concentration

You can broaden your abilities even more by declaring from one of four 12-credit concentrations: marketing, human resources, international strategy and entrepreneurship and finance and investment.

Students looking to declare a concentration can fill out the NABU Concentration Declaration Form (pdf) and submit it to records@capilanou.ca. 

Work practicum included

Learn business skills from instructors with extensive industry expertise, and expand your connections during a two-month practicum with a North American organization here in Vancouver, B.C.

Practicums for the post baccalaureate diploma in business administration are available to set you up for a career in both the private sector and social sectors.

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“My journey at Capilano University gave me so much more than just classroom education - it unlocked an immersive experience and opened the door to a fulfilling international career. Through the mentorship of instructors, advisors, and other helpful faculty members, I gained confidence to try new things and chase every opportunity.”
Carma Chan, NABU graduate

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Intakes

Fall 2023

Location
North Vancouver

Course load
Full-time or part-time

Important dates

Applications open

Oct 4, 2022 – Aug 1, 2023

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Jul 4, 2023

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Aug 21, 2023

Spring 2024

Location
North Vancouver

Course load
Full-time or part-time

Important dates

Applications open

Feb 7, 2023 – Dec 5, 2023

Course Registration & Waitlisting start

Nov 14, 2023

Fee payment deadline

4:00 PM - Dec 18, 2023

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

Admitted Students

Learn the NABU program length

This is a one-year, full-time (up to 5 classes per term) program.

Due to scheduling requirements, full-time students starting in January, can complete this program in a minimum of 14 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.

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

Learn the NABU program length

This is a one-year, full-time (up to 5 classes per term) program.

Due to scheduling requirements, full-time students starting in January, can complete this program in a minimum of 14 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.

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

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 $6,940 $2,293 $9,233
Total $6,940 $2,293 $9,233
Tuition Fees Total
Year 1 $24,593 $2,293 $26,886
Total $24,593 $2,293 $26,886

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Required Courses

Required Courses

Total credits: 27.00

Required:

Note: Students with backgrounds other than business degrees are required to complete BUES 305 for an additional 3 credits towards this credential (39.00 credits total).

BUES 305Business Essentials3.00 credits
Required:
BADM 318Project Management3.00 credits
CMNS 305Communication for International Learners3.00 credits
CMNS 405Advanced Communication for International Learners3.00 credits
NABU 310North American Business Law3.00 credits
NABU 320Fundamentals of Finance and Accounting3.00 credits
NABU 330Cross Border Issues in Strategic Human Resource Management3.00 credits
NABU 334Leadership & Teams in Cross Cultural Business Settings3.00 credits
NABU 404North American Strategic Management3.00 credits
NABU 470North American Business Policy & Strategy3.00 credits

 

Elective Courses

Total credits: 9.00

Choose 9.00 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, 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, 434)

Total program credits: 36.00

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, 434); 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.

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

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About this program

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

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Birch Building, room BR230

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