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Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

The BBA covers a broad range of business topics, with introductory courses in business, accounting, marketing and economics and electives in law, tourism, IT, arts, health, sports, sciences or engineering. Students can complete all 14 prerequisites for direct admission into the CPA professional program.

Faculty: Shannon School of Business  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Introductory business, accounting, marketing, micro and macroeconomics, with elective-based diversification.

Career pathways

Entrepreneurial and self-employment paths, private and public enterprises, co-operatives, government services, or graduate studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

High school graduates: English 12 (academic or advanced), Math 12 (academic or advanced) and 3 additional grade 12 academic or advanced courses.

Domestic applicants: CAD 37,193 for the whole programme. Nova Scotia students; estimated total tuition and fees for the entire programme (120 credits, 4 years) Source

International applicants: CAD 95,177 for the whole programme. Estimated total tuition and fees for the entire programme (120 credits, 4 years) Source

Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN): intakes May 2027 (Spring, Advanced Standing LPN to RN) and September 2027 (Fall, Direct Entry and Advanced Standing LPN to RN).

BScN: May 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) applications open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027; September 2027 Direct Entry opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027; September 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027. Applications may close early once seats are filled.

Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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