In order to transfer to CBU you must be in good academic standing at your current/previous institution.
You must meet the general admissions requirements (or the post-secondary equivalent) for the program, found under the Canadian or International tabs of this tool.
To see if your institution is an articulation partner, please view our articulation agreements page.
Please email us if you have specific questions about admission requirements and transferring to CBU:
- International students: internationaladmissions@cbu.ca.
- Canadian students / Permanent Residents of Canada: admissions@cbu.ca

Applicants should review the Canadian Application Deadlines and/or International Application Deadlines for the latest information on application open and close dates. Please note that application deadlines may close early if enrolment targets are met prior to the posted application close date.

Take Any Business To The Next Level

With a degree in Business Administration, you can truly go anywhere. This program is specifically designed to prepare students with core universal skills to succeed in any business.

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The solid foundation you build with a degree in Business Administration sets the ground for self-made success. From entrepreneurial, self-employment career paths, to careers in private and public enterprises, co-operatives, government services or graduate studies, a BBA emphasizes a broad range of business topics.

At Cape Breton University, we give you the chance to diversify your education for a competitive edge in the job market. Elective courses in law, tourism, IT, arts, health, sports, sciences or engineering can help you become a success in any business as an employee or an owner. By focusing on both business and traditional liberal arts, students will graduate with the ability to analyze a business situation, identify alternative responses and effectively resolve business difficulties.

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TUITION AND FEES

SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMS

What is the tuition for this program?

These numbers are an estimate for planning purposes only. These numbers do not include lab or accommodation fees.

Residents of Nova Scotia: $4,525 per semester / $9,050 per year
Residents of Canada: $5,170 per semester / $10,340 per year
International Residents: $10,970 per semester / $21,940 per year
For a complete breakdown, visit Undergraduate Tuition and Fees.

Areas of Study and Sample Courses

AREAS OF STUDY

Within Bachelor of Business Administration

CBU COURSE CATALOGUE

Business Administration Courses

SAMPLE COURSE SCHEDULE

BBA (Year 1)

Why study at CBU?

Imagine waking up every day and living the Cape Breton Island lifestyle to its fullest. Exploring the friendly communities and coastal shorelines, and going on adventures with friends who share your passion for learning and love of life. All while building a solid foundation for the future and carving out your own career path.

That’s why CBU offers this BBA to build your skills for the real world. We focus on introductory courses to business, accounting, marketing, principles of micro and macroeconomics and much more to help you gain the competitive edge you need.

The BBA is built on the same entrepreneurial spirit that is self-evident throughout the island. Our history of hard work and dedication to improving our community shines through our faculty. Many members of our faculty are tried and true entrepreneurs, so students will find their approachable advice both effective and comprehensive.

Accreditation & Affiliations

CBU’s BBA program is affiliated with The Business Schools Association of Canada (BSAC). BSAC is a consortium that supports professional development, advocacy and research for business schools, through conference and communication. This connection is invaluable and creates space for open dialogue and idea exchange for those that occupy senior positions within business schools. In a business landscape that is constantly evolving, the ability to change is needed, and the need for current data and information can be obtained through this affiliation.

Partnerships

CPA

Cape Breton University, Shannon School of Business (SSOB), is a recognized partner of the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Atlantic School of Business, which delivers the CPA program in the provinces and Bermuda on behalf of the profession. Within the Bachelor of Business Administration program, SSOB students can complete all 14 of the prerequisites required for direct admission into the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) while completing their degree at CBU.

The Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) credential is the pre-eminent, globally respected business and accounting designation. It represents highly qualified professionals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to providing the highest standards of accounting, ethics and best business practices. Successful graduates of the program will have met the requirements of a challenging and rigorous CPA pre-certification process that meets the needs of business, public practice and government.

For more information, please contact Derrick Hayes, Associate Dean Academic and Accreditation.

CPHR

All students who graduate from the BBA, HR Concentration and who achieve an overall cumulative average of seventy percent 70% (B-) in the Program will be eligible to waive the National Knowledge Exam (NKE). The student will be required to be a member of CPHR Nova Scotia at the time of submission of the NKE waiver, will be responsible for submitting the NKE waiver form and paying the NKE waiver fee within twelve (12) months of graduating from the program. If the student does not achieve the required grade, they may still be eligible to write the NKE but they will not be eligible for the waiver.

For more information, visit Become a CPHR – Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of Nova Scotia (CPHR Nova Scotia).