Capilano College

The Department of Business Administration at Capilano College stresses a balanced combination of classroom learning and hands-on business education. Our instructors bring practical, up-to-date business knowledge to the classroom, sharing the expertise that has made them successful in the business community. Class sizes are limited, which allows faculty to maintain direct contact with all their students. Many different programs are offered, from certificates to Bachelor Degrees. We continually review and update our programs according to market needs so that our graduates have the skills employers\' demand. A recent review of our programs by our Advisory Board, graduates, students and faculty led us to accentuate our training in problem-solving, written and verbal business presentations, and team work. This gives our graduates an edge in today\'s highly competitive job market, and gives them the expertise to succeed in the workplace of the future.

Ever wished for a career in a dynamic, versatile and people oriented industry? A career in the tourism industry might just be the right answer! Tourism has become an industry of major significance in the economic development of Canada, as well as many other countries. In some cases it is the prime contributor to national revenue. You can be one of the principal players! The Tourism Management for International Students program trains students in the management skills necessary for the successful operation of travel generators, including resorts, attractions, entertainment, conferences and special events. Strategic marketing, research, entertainment management and yield management are highlights of the diploma program. Upon successful completion of the Tourism Management diploma, students can opt to transfer into the third year of the Tourism Management degree program offered by Capilano College in collaboration with the B.C. Open University. Small class size (20 students) High quality, intensive, full-time instruction Experienced instructors in both ESL and tourism Eight-week work experience in Canada Access to the Bachelor of Tourism Management degree program offered by Capilano College for those who successfully complete the diploma An international credential in tourism management Blended classes with Canadian and international tourism students If needed, ESL support

University transfer courses at Capilano College provide students with a variety of options. Students can select a full program of study equivalent to the first two years of university. University transfer courses are of interest both to students who plan to transfer to a university and to students who do not intend to continue to upper-level studies. Students interested in special fields of study such as Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Environmental Science, Women\'s Studies, or Labour Studies can select from innovative programs in these areas (as offered from year to year). Academic instruction at Capilano College is both disciplinary and inter-disciplinary and is of a high intellectual calibre. The College carefully reviews the content and the delivery methods of its university transfer courses to ensure that those courses are current and that they continue to meet university standards. Students in university transfer courses should expect to work at least two to three hours outside of class for every hour of class time. All courses require basic literacy in written and spoken English. That is, students must be able to understand the texts and other written materials, and the instructor\'s spoken words, and must be able to write assignments in correct English. Students who are uncertain of their oral and written English should speak to the instructor or to an advisor prior to registering for a course.

Capilano College offers English as a Second Language (ESL) programs at seven different levels, from Lower Intermediate to College Preparation III. Capilano College has a reputation for teaching excellence and a commitment to student success. Our instructors are experienced ESL teachers with graduate degrees and specialized training. After studying to improve their English skills, many ESL students at Capilano College choose to continue their studies in a wide range of university transfer courses or career and vocational programs.

Capilano College has identified the need to offer formal recognition for the completion of a certain set of courses in Computing Science. The Diploma Program in Computing Science provides both part-time and full-time students an opportunity to obtain an understanding of the fundamentals of computers and programming, enabling students to secure many of today\'s computing career opportunities.