Capilano University

Students can gain the skills to make a difference with the Bachelor of Science (General) degree program at Capilano University. They will develop a strong background in research, with hands-on lab experience, practical field work, and collaboration with community partners to access in-demand jobs and prepare for post-graduate study. In the program, students will expand their knowledge of scientific study with courses in biology, chemistry, computing and data science, physics, mathematics and statistics. Learning from the university's experienced, supportive faculty, they will develop strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Students can become a leader in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) field.

Capilano University's Bachelor of Business Administration degree program balances in-class learning with hands-on experience. Capilano University's instructors bring up-to-date knowledge to the classroom, sharing the expertise that's made them successful. Small class sizes mean instructors have more time for students. Students will graduate with the skills employers demand, and an edge in today's competitive job market. In the BBA program, students will gain the knowledge to succeed, with courses in economics, statistics, business law, strategic management, leadership and research. They'll also have the opportunity to take part in case competitions, a hands-on, realistic simulation of a real business. In the third year of the program, students can choose a concentration: Accounting, Business Information and Analytics (BIMA), Financial Planning, Human Resources Management, International Business and Logistics or Marketing.

Capilano University's Bachelor of Communication Studies is a four-year degree program that fuses theory and practice in a project-based curriculum in various areas of strategic communication. Students develop expertise in: public and media relations publishing and cultural criticism negotiation, mediation and crisis communication communication policy and law organizational, interpersonal and intercultural communication visual communication and photojournalism. They will learn critical approaches to media, communication and culture, together with applied skills in writing, editing and public speaking.

The Tourism Management degree is one's best competitive advantage in this dynamic industry. This four-year degree program broadens student's understanding of the global issues, impacts and challenges facing the tourism industry and prepares them to be effective in complex situations. Courses emphasize sustainability, community engagement, global consciousness and experiential learning with options to earn concentrations in hotel and resort management or adventure. Students are encouraged to take advantage of international exchanges through a field school, a study abroad semester with one of Capilano's global partner institutions (usually in the third year) or an academic exchange that includes a work term at Walt Disney World.

Students will build the skills to help people live better in the Bachelor of Kinesiology program at Capilano University. In the program, they will expand their expertise in the hands-on applications of kinesiology. Courses include physiology, biomechanics, active health, human behavior, anatomy, exercise psychology, leadership and health policy. As students progress into the third and fourth years of the program, they will gain knowledge of research techniques, data analysis, professional ethics and field studies before moving into more focused training in their chosen specialty. Before students graduate, they will take part in career and professional preparation courses, field studies and a capstone course ensuring they will be ready to start working to make their community healthier as soon as they finish their degree.

In the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication program at Capilano University, students spend four years developing their skills in visual expression. The curriculum is rigorous, industry-focused and responsive to cultural change and technology advances. Students will learn a broad range of design specialties such as branding, illustration, and interactive design and engage with instructors who are professionals with years of experience and broad networks across the industry. Bring one's talent, passion and goals to a program with a reputation for industry-ready graduates.

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) is a four-year degree program that offers students a range of academic and education courses that blend theory and practice in the early years, engaging with research and theory. Three core threads are intertwined throughout the degree: Curriculum, Childhoods and Leadership and Advocacy. Students are invited to engage in critically reflective practice, working to create classrooms of social justice and equity for children and families. Courses in the first two years meet the requirements of Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) for: ECE Certificate to Practice Infant/Toddler Certificate to Practice, and/or Special Needs Certificate to Practice The ECCE degree is a pathway to elementary teacher education programs at Simon Fraser University (SFU) and University of British Columbia (UBC).