Business Administration-Advanced Diploma Programs
Students can complete a Business Administration Advanced Diploma to establish their area of specialization in Accounting, Marketing, Strategic HR Management, International Business or General Management.
The 90-credit Advanced diploma requires 30 credits in addition to a Business Administration diploma. The additional 30 credits coincide with the Year 3 requirements of the Bachelor of Business Administration Program and consist of three required courses, a choice of three core courses, a choice of three upper level business electives and one English literature course.
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Business Administration Diploma or equivalent
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English Language Requirement, TOEFL/ELA/IELTS/CAEL/PTE for students whose primary language is not English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper=560, computer=220, internet=83, or English Language Assessment (ELA)=145, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS)=6.5 overall, and no one score less than 6, or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)=70, or Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)=56 or Capilano University ESLF 080 with a minimum B+ grade.
Apply for Admission/Readmission online or by downloading and completing an application form. Completed applications must be accompanied by the appropriate application fee, official transcripts and other pertinent documents, and should be submitted to:
Registrar's Office Capilano University, Birch building, room 230 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.984.4900 Fax: 604.984.1798
Please see the Fees and Fee Payment section of the Capilano website. Financial aid is available to eligible students for eligible programs. For more information, please see Financial Aid and Awards.
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Summer | Both |
Successful completion of the Business Administration Diploma program (60 credits) including the following electives: IBUS 255 Cross-Cultural Business, 6 credits of a language other than English. During the Advanced Diploma program, courses may be taken as part of a study abroad term (SABA 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306). If the Advanced Diploma is taken as part of the Bachelor of Business Administration program (120 credits), the courses may be completed in either year three or year four. Students wishing to obtain multiple Advanced Diplomas should note that each Advanced Diploma requires 15 unique credits as well as including courses from a minimum of 2 subject areas in the upper level business electives.
| Business Administration Diploma | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 60.00 | ||
| Required: | 60.00 | ||
| BADM | Business Administration Diploma or equivalent | 60.00 | |
| Required Courses | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 12.00 | ||
| Required: | 9.00 | ||
| BADM 302 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 | |
| ECON 112 | Principles of Macroeconomic Theory | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 321 | International Business | 3.00 | |
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| BFIN 244 | Managerial Accounting | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 341 | Cost Accounting I | 3.00 | |
| Core Courses - minimum C+ grade required | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 6.00 | ||
| Choose 6.00 credits from the following list: | 6.00 | ||
| BADM 301 | Operations Management | 3.00 | |
| BADM 305 | Leadership | 3.00 | |
| BADM 310 | Quantitative Methods III | 3.00 | |
| BADM 318 | Project Management | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 342 | Cost Accounting II | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 347 | Financial Accounting III | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 315 | e-Business Analysis and Administration | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 360 | Marketing Research | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 364 | Consumer Behaviour | 3.00 | |
| ECON 207 | Managerial Economics | 3.00 | |
| Upper Level Business Electives | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Choose 9.00 credits from the following list: | 9.00 | ||
| BFIN 353 | International Finance | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 340 | International Trade Law | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 357 | International Marketing | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 368 | International Entrepreneurship | 3.00 | |
| English Literature | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 3.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 90.00 | ||
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Studies in Contemporary Literature | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 104 | Contemporary Fiction | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 105 | Contemporary Poetry | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 106 | Contemporary Drama | 3.00 | |
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Summer | Both |
Successful completion of the Business Administration Diploma program (60 credits). During the Advanced Diploma program, courses may be taken as part of a study abroad term (SABA 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306). If the Advanced Diploma is taken as part of the Bachelor of Business Administration program (120 credits), the courses may be completed in either year three or year four. Students wishing to obtain multiple Advanced Diplomas should note that each Advanced Diploma requires 15 unique credits as well as including courses from a minimum of 2 subject areas in the upper level business electives.
| Business Administration Diploma | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 60.00 | ||
| Required: | 60.00 | ||
| BADM | Business Administration Program Diploma | 60.00 | |
| Required Courses | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Required: | 6.00 | ||
| BADM 302 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 | |
| ECON 112 | Principles of Macroeconomic Theory | 3.00 | |
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| BFIN 244 | Managerial Accounting | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 341 | Cost Accounting I | 3.00 | |
| Core Courses - Minimum C+ grade required | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Choose 9.00 credits from the following list: | 9.00 | ||
| BADM 301 | Operations Management | 3.00 | |
| BADM 305 | Leadership | 3.00 | |
| BADM 310 | Quantitative Methods III | 3.00 | |
| BADM 318 | Project Management | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 342 | Cost Accounting II | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 347 | Financial Accounting III | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 315 | e-Business Analysis and Administration | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 360 | Marketing Research | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 364 | Consumer Behaviour | 3.00 | |
| ECON 207 | Managerial Economics | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 321 | International Business | 3.00 | |
| Upper Level Business Electives | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Choose 9.00 credits from the following list: | 9.00 | ||
| BADM 301 | Operations Management | 3.00 | |
| BADM 303 | Industrial Relations | 3.00 | |
| BADM 305 | Leadership | 3.00 | |
| BADM 306 | Directed Study II | 3.00 | |
| BADM 307 | Advanced Business Law II | 3.00 | |
| BADM 310 | Quantitative Methods III | 3.00 | |
| BADM 318 | Project Management | 3.00 | |
| BADM 320 | Special Topics in Business Administration I | 3.00 | |
| BADM 321 | Special Topics in Business Administration II | 3.00 | |
| BADM 322 | Current Issues in Business Administration I | 3.00 | |
| BADM 323 | Current Issues in Business Administration II | 3.00 | |
| BADM 324 | Current Issues in Business Administration III | 3.00 | |
| BADM 325 | Special Topics in Business Administration III | 3.00 | |
| BADM 329 | Performance Management | 3.00 | |
| BADM 335 | Workplace Development | 3.00 | |
| BADM 382 | Case Analysis and Decision Making in Human Resources Management | 3.00 | |
| BADM 465 | Management Decision Making | 3.00 | |
| BADM 466 | Managing Change | 3.00 | |
| BADM 475 | Negotiation Skills | 3.00 | |
| BCPT 305 | Management of Information Systems | 3.00 | |
| BCPT 326 | Advanced Web Design | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 244 | Managerial Accounting | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 331 | Assurance and Auditing | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 341 | Cost Accounting I | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 342 | Cost Accounting II | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 347 | Financial Accounting III | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 348 | Accounting Information Systems | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 350 | Advanced Financial Management | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 351 | Taxation | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 353 | International Finance | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 391 | Contemporary Issues in Finance and Investment | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 411 | Advanced Financial Accounting | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 431 | Advanced Management Accounting | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 315 | e-Business Analysis and Administration | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 316 | Branding and Innovation | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 360 | Marketing Research | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 364 | Consumer Behaviour | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 365 | Marketing Strategies and Decisions | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 366 | Professional Sales and Management | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 367 | Promotion Strategy and Analysis | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 369 | e-Commerce and Marketing | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 401 | Applied Marketing Methods | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 405 | Marketing Projects in Industry | 3.00 | |
| ECON 210 | Money and Banking | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 321 | International Business | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 340 | International Trade Law | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 357 | International Marketing | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 368 | International Entrepreneurship | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 434 | Advanced Topics in Cross-Cultural Business | 3.00 | |
| SABA 300 | Study Abroad Business Administration I | 0.00 | |
| SABA 301 | Study Abroad Business Administration II | 0.00 | |
| SABA 302 | Study Abroad Business Administration III | 0.00 | |
| SABA 303 | Study Abroad Business Administration IV | 0.00 | |
| SABA 304 | Study Abroad Business Administration V | 0.00 | |
| SABA 305 | Study Abroad Business Administration VI | 0.00 | |
| SABA 306 | Study Abroad Business Administration VII | 0.00 | |
| SABA 307 | Study Abroad Business Administration VIII | 0.00 | |
| SABA 308 | Study Abroad Business Administration IX | 0.00 | |
| SABA 309 | Study Abroad Business Administration X | 0.00 | |
| English Literature | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 3.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 90.00 | ||
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Studies in Contemporary Literature | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 104 | Contemporary Fiction | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 105 | Contemporary Poetry | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 106 | Contemporary Drama | 3.00 | |
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Summer | Both |
Successful completion of the Business Administration Diploma program (60 credits) including the following business electives: BFIN 142 Financial Accounting I, BFIN 246 Financial Accounting II. During the Advanced Diploma program, courses may be taken as part of a study abroad term (SABA 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306). If the Advanced Diploma is taken as part of the Bachelor of Business Administration program (120 credits), the courses may be completed in either year three or year four. Students wishing to obtain multiple Advanced Diplomas should note that each Advanced Diploma requires 15 unique credits as well as including courses from a minimum of 2 subject areas in the upper level business electives.
| Business Administration Diploma | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 60.00 | ||
| Required: | 60.00 | ||
| BADM | Business Administration Program Diploma | 60.00 | |
| Required Courses | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Required: | 9.00 | ||
| BADM 302 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 341 | Cost Accounting I | 3.00 | |
| ECON 112 | Principles of Macroeconomic Theory | 3.00 | |
| Core Courses - Minimum C+ grade required | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Required: | 9.00 | ||
| BADM 301 | Operations Management | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 342 | Cost Accounting II | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 347 | Financial Accounting III | 3.00 | |
| Upper Level Business Electives | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Choose 9.00 credits from the following list: | 9.00 | ||
| BFIN 331 | Assurance and Auditing | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 348 | Accounting Information Systems | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 350 | Advanced Financial Management | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 351 | Taxation | 3.00 | |
| English Literature | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 3.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 90.00 | ||
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Studies in Contemporary Literature | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 104 | Contemporary Fiction | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 105 | Contemporary Poetry | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 106 | Contemporary Drama | 3.00 | |
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Summer | Both |
Successful completion of the Business Administration Diploma program (60 credits) including two of the following business electives: BMKT 261 Advertising, BMKT 262 Event Marketing, BMKT 263 Professional Selling Skills, BMKT 264 Branding and Innovation, IBUS 255 Cross-Cultural Business. During the Advanced Diploma program, courses may be taken as part of a study abroad term (SABA 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306). If the Advanced Diploma is taken as part of the Bachelor of Business Administration program (120 credits), the courses may be completed in either year three or year four. Students wishing to obtain multiple Advanced Diplomas should note that each Advanced Diploma requires 15 unique credits as well as including courses from a minimum of 2 subject areas in the upper level business electives.
| Business Administration Diploma | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 60.00 | ||
| Required: | 60.00 | ||
| BADM | Business Administration Program Diploma | 60.00 | |
| Required Courses | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Required: | 6.00 | ||
| BADM 302 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 | |
| ECON 112 | Principles of Macroeconomic Theory | 3.00 | |
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| BFIN 244 | Managerial Accounting | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 341 | Cost Accounting I | 3.00 | |
| Core Courses - Minimum C+ grade required | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Required: | 6.00 | ||
| BMKT 360 | Marketing Research | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 364 | Consumer Behaviour | 3.00 | |
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| BADM 318 | Project Management | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 315 | e-Business Analysis and Administration | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 321 | International Business | 3.00 | |
| Upper Level Business Electives | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Choose 9.00 credits from the following list: | 9.00 | ||
| BMKT 316 | Branding and Innovation | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 365 | Marketing Strategies and Decisions | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 366 | Professional Sales and Management | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 367 | Promotion Strategy and Analysis | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 369 | e-Commerce and Marketing | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 357 | International Marketing | 3.00 | |
| English Literature | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 3.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 90.00 | ||
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Studies in Contemporary Literature | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 104 | Contemporary Fiction | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 105 | Contemporary Poetry | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 106 | Contemporary Drama | 3.00 | |
| Intakes: | Campus | Terms | Full/Part Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Vancouver | Fall | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Spring | Both | |
| North Vancouver | Summer | Both |
Successful completion of the Business Administration Diploma program (60 credits) including two of the following business electives: BADM 202 People Management, BADM 218 Leadership in Teams, BMKT 263 Professional Selling Skills, IBUS 255 Cross-Cultural Business. During the Advanced Diploma program, courses may be taken as part of a study abroad term (SABA 300, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306). If the Advanced Diploma is taken as part of the Bachelor of Business Administration program (120 credits), the courses may be completed in either year three or year four. Students wishing to obtain multiple Advanced Diplomas should note that each Advanced Diploma requires 15 unique credits as well as including courses from a minimum of 2 subject areas in the upper level business electives.
| Business Administration Program | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 60.00 | ||
| Required: | 60.00 | ||
| BADM | Business Administration Program Diploma | 60.00 | |
| Required Courses | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Required: | 6.00 | ||
| BADM 302 | Human Resource Management | 3.00 | |
| ECON 112 | Principles of Macroeconomic Theory | 3.00 | |
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| BFIN 244 | Managerial Accounting | 3.00 | |
| BFIN 341 | Cost Accounting I | 3.00 | |
| Core Courses - Minimum C+ grade required | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Required: | 9.00 | ||
| BADM 305 | Leadership | 3.00 | |
| BADM 318 | Project Management | 3.00 | |
| IBUS 321 | International Business | 3.00 | |
| Upper Level Business Electives | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 9.00 | ||
| Choose 9.00 credits from the following list: | 9.00 | ||
| BADM 303 | Industrial Relations | 3.00 | |
| BADM 307 | Advanced Business Law II | 3.00 | |
| BADM 329 | Performance Management | 3.00 | |
| BADM 335 | Workplace Development | 3.00 | |
| BADM 382 | Case Analysis and Decision Making in Human Resources Management | 3.00 | |
| BMKT 366 | Professional Sales and Management | 3.00 | |
| English Literature | Course Credits | Required Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits | 3.00 | ||
| Total Program Credits | 90.00 | ||
| Choose 3.00 credits from the following list: | 3.00 | ||
| ENGL 103 | Studies in Contemporary Literature | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 104 | Contemporary Fiction | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 105 | Contemporary Poetry | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 106 | Contemporary Drama | 3.00 | |
For general information or to have information mailed to you on the Advanced Diploma programs, please contact the School of Business reception at 604.984.4960.
Bob Nichols, Accounting/Finance Advisor The School of Business Cedar building, room 306 Capilano University 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.986.1911 local 3468 Fax: 604.984.1734 rnichols@capilanou.ca
Anne Watson, International Business Convenor The School of Business Cedar building, CE368 Capilano University 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.986.1911 local 2341 awatson@capilanou.ca
Kathryn Taft, General Management and Strategic HR Management Advisor and Convenor The School of Business Cedar building, room 306 Capilano University 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, B.C. V7J 3H5 Phone: 604.986.1911 local 2360 Fax: 604.984.1734 ktaft@capilanou.ca