Graduate Diploma in North American and International Management

at Capilano University Canada

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Behaviour Analysis - Autism provides students with existing baccalaureate degrees from an accredited university the opportunity to obtain an additional credential that would enable them to work with children, youth and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

The coursework and experiential component of the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Applied Behaviour Analysis-Autism qualify students to write the professional certification exam of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board™ (BACB™) and then become a Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst™ (BCaBA™).

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 Tourism Management for International Students is an undergraduate diploma program stretching over a period of 2 years. The School of Tourism Management at Capilano University has exclusively designed this program for international students who do not use English as their first language. Along with the theoretical and conceptual knowledge provided during this program, the most remarkable feature of this program is the 280 hours of practical, hands on experience, the field trips and guest faculty lectures which provide the students the ample knowledge to success practically in the field. 

Tourism has generated a large number of jobs and home grown businesses. Tourism is benign for developing and under developed nations which need money to help their economies grow. Students are helped with a number of skills in order be successful in the tourism industry such as acquiring practical as well as communication skills, selecting and using audience and purpose-appropriate communication strategies, spread awareness about responsible and sustainable tourism and gain knowledge about all aspects of tourism industry. 

The Bachelor of Performing Arts is a four year long baccalaureate program offered by the School of Performing Arts at Capilano University. The BPA program is co-administered by Capilano University as well as Douglas College and is one of a kind in the entire country. This is an interdisciplinary performing arts degree and is crucial in shaping the future of the artists of tomorrow. 

The main focus of the BPA program is to provide the students practical hands on training and a chance to see things go about in the real world. For anyone who wishes to become a professional performing artist this course is perfect. The various career options available after this degree are performing artist, event manager, arts manager, administrator or cultural entrepreneur. Through this program students gain substantial experience in the professional world thereby helping them gain opportunities for their future. 

The School of Legal Studies at Capilano University offers an undergraduate diploma in paralegal studies which spans over a period of two years. This diploma is designed to equip the learner with paralegal skills to enable him/her to use the legal system effectively.  Paralegals are engaged by lawyers and law firms to assist them in various ways such as legal research, drafting, interviewing the clients etc. Various rights based NGOs also employ them in their organizations which can also be a great career for them. 

In the Paralegal Studies Diploma offered at Capilano University graduates work at reputable law firms, multinational corporations and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work. The Faculty of Business and Professional Studies at Capilano University offers this diploma and has a wide range of highly professional, expert faculty members who have ample experience in legal studies and practice and guide the students effectively. 

Capilano University has a four year bachelor of legal studies program that majors in paralegal studies and is a very up and coming course. This program deals effectively with the intersection of law and its implementation and their effects on each other. Students get to study the two subjects with respect to one another. Paralegal Study is a very significant field for in today’s world. Bachelor of Legal Studies at Capilano University is designed to produce future business people who have a great understanding of the law and its implications for commerce.

Courses are heralded by expert, trained staff and are designed around current business scenarios. The objective is to develop the ability to recognize legal issues and make intelligent business decisions with the law in mind. Law is a direct influence on business and to be familiar with right and wrong one must have a legal aid by their side. In the Paralegal Studies degree offered at Capilano University graduates work at reputable law firms, multinational corporations and government agencies under the supervision of a lawyer performing interesting and rewarding substantive and procedural legal work. The Faculty of Business and Professional Studies at Capilano University offers this diploma and has a wide range of highly professional, expert faculty members who have ample experience in legal studies and practice and guide the students effectively. 

The Human Kinetics Diploma with a major in Exercise Science is an undergraduate diploma which spans over a period of two long years offered by the School of Human Kinetics at Capilano University. This is a comprehensive program designed for students who wish to explore the human body and kinetics and make a career out of it. From subjects like biology, physiology, psychology to exercise and physical activity, kinesiology and so on, this program deals with a number of subjects and topics. 

Students are required to study about the relationship between human body and exercise and how they can positively inculcate exercise in human life. The aforementioned diploma prepares students for a career in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport psychology and exercise management. After this program, students can continue their education with a degree program at other British Columbia universities such as BA in Kinesiology University of British Columbia. The highly educated and professional faculty at Capilano University is one of the major factors students successfully graduate from this program.

The Bachelor of Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE) 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 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 SFU and UBC.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate pedagogical practices that are connected to contemporary theoretical approaches of learning, thinking and teaching in the field of early childhood care and education.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, colleagues and community to provide relevant and responsive caring and educational experiences.
• Use ethical pedagogical practices that demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to local and global issues related to early childhood care and education.
• Engage in pedagogical practices that demonstrate mastery of the competencies required to be licensed and employed as an Early Childhood Educator in British Columbia.

The Bachelor program majoring in Jazz Studies is a four year long program that deals with various aspects of the said subjects such as jazz performances, composing music and theoretical knowledge about music pertaining to the field of jazz. This degree deals with the playing, composing, teaching and conduction of jazz music. 

The two-year diploma comprises the first two years of the Bachelor of Music and gives students the skills to develop a career as a self-employed music professional. Students are taught about the history of music, about the influential figures in Jazz Music, research, analysis and notation of jazz music. Students are required to produce scholarly work that shows a firm contextual understanding of music theory and history as well as exercise self-discipline and a strong work ethic in the development of performance and composition skills.

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.