Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Liberal Studies

at Capilano University Canada

The Business Administration Certificate Program teaches students basic management skills that have practical value in a wide variety of jobs.

The program requires successful completion of one required business course, two specialty business courses and a choice of three business elective courses (three-credits each) chosen from the School of Business course offerings.

Credit from the certificate program can ladder into the Business Administration Diploma and/or the Bachelor of Business Administration.

Build the specialized skills to work with children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

In the program, you'll train in many key areas, including behaviour principles, assessments and applications, supporting individuals with ASD and their families, assessment and intervention planning for children with ASD and using applied behaviour analysis with adults who have ASD and other developmental disabilities. 

Capilano University has always offered its students one of a kind courses and degrees which are not available in many educational institutions. The Diploma in 3D Animation for Film and Games Diploma is a two year long undergraduate degree program which helps students direct their creativity in the field of animation and gaming. This program provides the students all the necessary knowledge and training to develop 3D computer generated characters and bring them to life.  

The computer graphics and animation industry is a very lucrative and fulfilling choice of career in the modern world and hence, students are prepared to face any challenges and trained in the best possible ways. Equal amounts of theoretical knowledge, practical demonstration as well as professional experience are provided to the students. Students are required to define and apply the concepts and production skills for professional quality animation from initial concept through final production. From designing their CVs and portfolios to internships and trainings, students are aided by the college officials in every possible way.

Filmmaking is an art and this art is in high demand during the present time. All kinds of films whether commercial or art are gaining audience and one such genre is documentary making. Capilano University offers its undergraduate students a diploma in documentary making which spans over a period of 12 months. Through this program students are helped with developing skills needed to produce, direct, write and edit documentaries. Students work with trained, highly professional, award winning filmmakers and expert faculty members who guide the students at every step of the way.

The School of Motion Picture Arts at Capilano University, the whole process of documentary making and learning starts from the ground level and gradually students are taught the tips & tricks of the trade. The program follows a professional production cycle from story concept and development, to pre-production, production, post-production and distribution and marketing phases. A number of graduates from this program work as award winning filmmakers and work from research and entry level roles to post production, students have succeeded in a variety of roles. 

Looking to explore a wide range of academic disciplines? The Academic Studies Diploma is a 60 credit credential. The diploma can be completed on a full-time or part-time basis. Guided by their emerging areas of interest, students are invited to select their course of study from an extensive list of lower-level courses. Students can use their diploma credits towards further study at Capilano.

The Faculty of Business and Professional Studies at the School of Business, Capilano University offers a two year long diploma in Business. The said course is great for students who wish to work in business management and operate a business venture of their own. Divided into a total of four semesters, the first two semesters provide a solid foundation and basic knowledge about business administration and the practical skills required. The subjects taught during the first year include accounting, finance, communications, sales, marketing and organizational behavior. The second year however focuses on more peculiar subject matters as well as hands on experience for the students. 

It is a two year undergraduate degree program which deals with different aspects of business and financial management.. Students study introductory level subjects in fields pertaining to Business administration and as the degree progresses students have a more in depth knowledge with courses in financial accounting, corporate finance, business law etc. The end of the program is marked by important subjects such as accounting theory, fraud awareness and various other disciplines.

The Diploma in Arts and Entertainment Management is a two year long undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Fine & Applied Arts at the School of Applied Arts, Capilano University. This is a one of kind program that provides students with opportunities to work in creative arts and entertainment industry. This ever growing and job oriented sector is a wonderful choice for students who wish to work in the same field in the future.

The first year of the course focuses on a wide array of course such as details about arts and entertainment industry, computer applications, production and design, event management, managing funds and finances and son on. The second year of the course takes a more complex and detailed turn as it involves a more practical experience with professional organizations. 

Capilano University provides a diploma in Classical Music which spans for 24 months. This two year program offers students a wholesome and creative environment to nurture their potential. This program is a unified whole of theoretical, historical as well as performance studies. Students are taught a number of instruments such as piano, voice, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and composition.

This two year diploma is a transferable program and students can get transferred to a Bachelor’s Degree in Music or a post graduate degree in Music Education and Liberal Arts. Many of the music diploma students transfer to the third year in Music Therapy program. Capilano University has an expert faculty and professional music teachers who guide students at every step of the way during the course.
 

Biology is the science that deals with the physiology of being. It has explained and helps gain knowledge about a number of things such as evolution, flora and fauna, environment and ecosystems, human body and its functioning. The Associate of Science degree in Biology prepares a student for university education and helps them gain knowledge about the field.

The Associate of Science degree helps to prepare students for the provincial Associate Degree. The above mentioned degree helps students gain access to a package of well rounded; academically sound courses and also a university transfer to great BC Universities. The two year course includes a number of subjects and disciplines a student has to study. The first year involves a more general set of courses in subjects such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, English so on and so forth. The second year involves a number of more specific studies such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, ecology, cell biology and many such subjects pertaining to biology. 

Students have the choice of scheduling their courses and curating their own timetable. Students can study full time or part time as per their own discretion. This ability of scheduling one’s own time table helps students go for other activities and manage their academics at the same time. 

The Diploma in Communication Studies at Capilano University is a comprehensive 2 yearlong undergraduate program. The diploma is an extensive 60 credit program for students who wish to build a career in communication and its various verticals.  This program deals with the enhancement of the skills needed to understand the study of communications as well as the way it affects relationships, culture, history as well as technology. 

This diploma helps foster a better understanding of the said subject by means of intertwining other discipline such as anthropology, political science, sociology, and history as well as business management. The program is taught with a different approach which includes different perspectives such as performance based courses, relationship based courses, and media focused courses as well as theoretical and critical courses. This careful distinction helps students understand the various aspects of communication and have a deeper understanding. Students have the opportunity of building careers in a number of fields such as journalism, public, community and government affairs, media relations, audio visual programming, media administration and research, communications project development, publishing and policy analysis.