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Application Fee: $50 (domestic); $135 (international)
1. Completion of a bachelor's degree (2.5 GPA) from a recognized post-secondary institution in Canada or equivalent
Note: Preference given to students with a 3.0 or higher on your final two years of study.
2. High school graduation or equivalent
3. English
One of:
Non-Academic
1. Resume or experience summary
Admission Advice
1. Students with backgrounds other than business degrees, economics degrees or the equivalent will be required to complete a Business Essentials course.
2. 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.
3. This is a two-year, full-time program (up to 5 classes per term). Students can complete this program in 16 months under the accelerated program plan. Students who stat the program in January can complete in a minimum of 18 months.
Applicants also have to satisfy CapilanoU's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Summary
Students must meet one of the following:
Students who do not qualify under one of the above requirements may submit a request for a waiver of the English Language Requirement form to the attention of Admissions in the Registrar's Office.
Verify with the institution directly.
Admission requirements vary by program but, at a minimum, most CapU programs require successful completion of:
Once you are admitted and for program completion purpose, you may need to pass the English Diagnostic Test if you are taking English 100, and/or the Math Placement Test to gain admission to certain entry-level Math courses.
Applicants must also meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. These admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Capilano University in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you do not meet the academic requirements for program entry, you have the option of taking academic upgrading courses in order to upgrade your qualifications for future admissions.
If you are a resident of British Columbia, this page details the process for concurrent admission, important notes about provincial exams, information for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) students, requirements for home-schooled students and additional ways you can apply for admission to Capilano University.
Visit Capilano University's Admission Requirements page for a list of general admission requirements. You must also meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. These program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Capilano University in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
Click to see information for students applying from other parts of Canada and other countries.
Transfer credit is coursework completed in another school, college or university that may count toward your Capilano University program.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution and wish to gain transfer credit, please refer to CapU's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
Use the BC Transfer Guide to check whether or not your course from another BC post-secondary institution is eligible for transfer credit.
Transfer credit is coursework completed in another school, college or university that may count toward your Capilano University program.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution and wish to gain transfer credit, please refer to CapU's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
International students are non-Canadian students who do not have permanent resident status and need a study permit from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Each program may have unique or additional requirements for international student admission. Program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Capilano University in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
For complete details about applying to Capilano University as an international student, please click here.
High school students with superior academic records may apply for limited admission which will allow enrollment in one or two university-level Arts and Sciences courses while still attending secondary school.
The Concurrent Studies Consent Form (pdf) must be co-signed by your parent or legal guardian, with supporting comments provided by your high school principal (or their designate). The completed form must be accompanied by an official copy of your high school academic record. Inquiries should be directed to the Capilano University's Registrar's Office.
Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.
Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.