Completed a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
Obtained an overall undergraduate average of 70% Canadian equivalent or higher
Submit scanned original copies of transcript
Submit scanned original copy of degree completion certificate
TOEFL score of 550 (paper test), 213 (computer test), or 80 (internet test)
IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator) score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0
CAEL score of 60 (this includes CAEL Online)
MELAB score of 85
Pearson PTE (Academic) score of 59
CanTEST score of 4.5 (reading & listening), 4.0 (writing)
Duolingo English Test score of 115 for undergraduate programs, diplomas and certificates.
At Cape Breton University, we know what it takes to be a leader in business. It takes determination, skill, and a solid education foundation to ensure your lifelong success. That’s why the Business Management Diploma (BMD) offered at CBU explores important business aspects required to embrace change within any organization.
The program structure provides opportunities for you to apply your existing skills in marketing, economics and business management with a real-world focus.
You will strengthen your management skills for a career in the private sector, social sectors or government as you work alongside approachable, experienced faculty.
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Program Structure
The structure of the diploma program will entail the successful completion of 12 courses (thirty-nine credits) in Business Management. Students must achieve a minimum of 60% in all required courses and must receive a satisfactory employer report on their internship placement in their last semester.
Term 1
ACCT5201 Financial Accounting
COMM1105 or MGMT2601 Communication
MGMT5601 Intro to Business
ECON5103 Macroeconomics
Term 2
ACCT5204 Managerial Accounting
LEGL5501 Law & Commercial Contracts
MRKT5301 Marketing
1st Elective (see below for options)
Term 3
FINC5401 Finance
MGMT5615 Strategic Management
2nd Elective (see below for options)
Term 4
BUSS5989 or BUSS5800 Internship OR Capstone Project (6 credits)
Elective Courses (Choose Two)
MGMT 5603 Intro of Entrepreneurship
MGMT 5604 Organizational Behavior
MGMT 5605 Human Resource Management
MGSC 5101 Information Systems
MGSC 5108 Statistics
MGSC 5113 Quantitative Methods
MGSC 5114 Supply Chain Management
MGSC 5121 Global Sourcing
MGSC 5128 Operations Management
Possible Career Paths
Social Media Manager
Business Advisor
Project Manager
Operations Manager
Medical Insurance: 744 per year
