BBA

Finance

Learn more about studying Finance as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Bachelor's
Duration
4 years
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
22,708CAD
Start date
Jan, May, Sep
University ranking
Not ranked

Program overview

What Cape Breton University says about their program:

When it comes to the prosperity of a business, nothing is more important than a solid financial foundation. Finance is a body of concepts, principles and theories dealing with making strategic investment acquisitions, and identifying where the firm will get the long-term capital to finance the strategic investments.

Finance courses explore the day-to-day operations of a firm and examines how to ensure the business is successful.

Everyone has to deal with money. Finance takes a closer look at this dynamic by studying the management of money for individuals, companies and governments. Topics in world capital markets, investments in real and financial assets and the world of international finance are covered.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Students must be at least 16 years of age to apply to study at CBU
An overall average of 65% is required for all students applying to most CBU credit programs based on high school performance. Additional requirements may apply to specific programs

Postgraduate academic requirements

Completed a Bachelor degree at an accredited university
Obtained an overall undergraduate average of B or higher, and must have included two mathematics/statistics courses with B+ grades

English proficiency

TOEFL iBT
80 (with no individual score below 20)
IELTS
6.5 (no bands lower than 6.0)
CAEL
60
MELAB
85
Duolingo English Test
120/125
Pearson Test of English
59 (with no individual score below 50)

Duolingo English Test score of 120 for undergraduate programs, diplomas and certificates. Score of 125 for Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education and post-baccalaureate diplomas Please note that some programs have different language requirements other than the requirements noted below.

English proficiency waivers

If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school (as recognized by CBU) or have completed at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution (as recognized by CBU) where English is the primary language of instruction, you are not required to submit a language score. Official documentation will be required to confirm this period of study was in English.

Documents required

Application form
Application fee
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Copy of passport
Proof of English proficiency
Additional requirements may apply to specific programs

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Fees and funding

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition
CAD$21,933 per year
Graduate tuition
CAD$24,645 per year

Funding

Major Entrance Scholarships

Chancellor’s
Total amount CAD$30,000 (CAD$7,500 yearly)
President’s
Total amount CAD$20,000 (CAD$5,000 yearly)
Deans’
Total amount CAD$10,000 (CAD$2,500 yearly)
Fitzgerald
Total amount CAD$20,000 (CAD$5,000 yearly)
Schwartz
Total amount CAD$14,000 (CAD$3,500 yearly)
W.M. Reid
Total amount CAD$11,500 (CAD$4,000 and CAD$2,500 yearly)

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What is the cost of living near Cape Breton University?

Category	Cost (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	$1,821Range: $1,300 to $2,634
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$1,599Range: $1,047 to $2,218
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$211Range: $118 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$85Range: $60 to $125
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$60Range: $34 to $100
Monthly public transport pass	$103Range: $72 to $156
Monthly grocery basket	$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink	$5Range: $3 to $8
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$16Range: $13 to $22
Gym membership	$58Range: $25 to $100

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Cape Breton University

Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step in your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Canada student visa requirements