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Bachelor of Social Work

The deadline to apply for BSW program is March 15, 2024. Interviews will begin March 1, 2024. All supplemental documents must be submitted by the application close date. Completion of an undergraduate degree is required for admission into the BSW program. See admission requirements below. Cape Breton University’s Bachelor of…

Bachelor of Arts Community Studies

Get to the core of community. Students from around the world come to CBU to partake in a participatory and experiential curriculum. This enables students to engage with their communities and familiarize themselves with a workplace environment.

Gaelic Foundations: Living Cultures at Beinn Mhàbu

Immerse Yourself in the Heart of a Gaelic Community Cape Breton University and Colaisde na Gàidhlig | the Gaelic College have partnered to offer a broad-based interdisciplinary Gaelic Foundations Program for students looking to gain a deeper understanding of the history, literature, music and dance of Gaelic culture of Nova…

Bachelor of Arts

Study diverse perspectives, ideas and traditions. Plot a course from here that can take you anywhere you want to go. With a BA from CBU, you’ll have an exciting, contemporary and challenging opportunity to learn about the world around you. By gaining the knowledge, leadership skills and critical thinking required to succeed in the real world, students adapt a cross-cultural perspective that’s truly unique to Cape Breton University.

Bachelor of Technology (Nautical Science)

Take on the open seas of success. Studying on the shores of Cape Breton Island, surrounded by the rugged coastline and open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, you get the feeling there’s no other place you should be. This is especially true for those studying the opportunity-rich sector of nautical science. It’s a natural fit.

MBA in Community Economic Development

Develop stronger economic ties. This MBA offers a leading edge curriculum that includes all business subjects found in traditional MBA programs, with an emphasis on economic development, leadership, governance and management of change.

Bachelor of Science

Make a discovery for life. Cape Breton University is a place where students with a passion for science come from around the world to study. They come to learn in our modern facilities, draw knowledge from our experienced faculty, and embrace our unique island lifestyle that offers a new perspective on life.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Take any business to the next level. With a degree in Business Administration from Cape Breton University, you can truly go anywhere. This program is specifically designed to prepare students with core universal skills to succeed in any business.

Bachelor of Science, Nutrition (Transfer)

Learn the difference nutrition makes. Nothing is more important to our overall health than the food we put inside our bodies. With an incredible amount of access to instructors, and a global community on campus, you gain a unique perspective on how proper nutrition can make a difference anywhere in the world. Our modern facilities and inclusive culture give you the space and freedom to chart your own course in nutrition.

Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Bring global nursing skills anywhere you go. Nurses are at the forefront of our health care system. The Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) is an incredible opportunity. It’s a program that prepares students to practice as registered nurses in a variety of health care settings. At Cape Breton University, you arrive inspired and leave prepared with the skills you need to thrive in a global market, with lifelong nursing skills guiding you along the way.

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)

Impact quality of life. Studying a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health) at CBU offers a unique opportunity to impact quality of life for everyone around you. With the knowledge and skills learned here, you gain the ability to make a difference in a real community using modern facilities, working alongside experienced faculty.

Bachelor of Engineering (Transfer)

Create solutions for the real world. One look at island life and it becomes clear: Cape Breton is a special place that is focused and determined to make the world a better place. The passion for innovation and collaboration runs deep in our history and fuels our future.

Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation

Foster creativity. Enable sustainability. The world needs people with sustainable answers to serious problems. The world needs people like you. That’s why the Master of Education in Sustainability, Creativity and Innovation (MEd SCI) provides you with the knowledge and skills to create transformative learning opportunities anywhere in the world.

Master of Education (Educational Technology)

Evolve the way tech helps us teach. Technology is changing the way we learn. From our education system, to our businesses and industries, our world is increasingly relying on technology to solve problems and create efficiencies. That’s why the Master of Education in Educational Technology at CBU, offered in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), is designed to help you understand and promote the educational use of technology.

Bachelor of Education

Take on a class of your own. If your dream is having the opportunity to positively impact young lives and influence growing minds through education, the Bachelor of Education program at CBU will help you fulfil your true calling. In only 12 months, beginning each May, the 60-credit Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) program equips aspiring teachers with the critical skills, knowledge and experiences they need to become professional educators.

Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management

Make the world your special guest. Hospitality is an important part of our Cape Breton culture. At CBU, our Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (BHTM) degree is a three-year program that combines tourism and hospitality, business education and the opportunity to augment a specialty area with elective courses. This blended approach to the program, in conjunction with two paid internships, prepares students for a position in this multifaceted industry.

Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment

Create a sustainable future. Help contribute to a future we can all be proud of with a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Environment (BASE). This is CBU’s first fully interdisciplinary degree, taking advantage of the natural resources available among the breathtaking scenery on Cape Breton Island. The BASE program reflects a university-wide commitment to teaching and research in environment and sustainability, and is enriched by Indigenous perspectives.

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