Post Baccalaureate Diploma - Business Analytics

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics at Cape Breton University, students must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Completed a Bachelor’s degree at an accredited university.
• Overall undergraduate average: A minimum of 70% Canadian equivalent or higher, which must include two math/statistics courses with at least 75% Canadian equivalent grades.
• Transcripts: Submit scanned original copies of transcripts.
• Degree completion certificate: Submit a scanned original copy of the degree completion certificate.

For international students, the requirements are the same as above. It is important to note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

The application deadlines for the program are as follows:

• Fall 2025: April 15, 2025
• Fall 2026: April 15, 2026

Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as application deadlines may close early if enrolment targets are met prior to the posted application close date.

For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The majority of programs at Cape Breton University are taught in English. Therefore, students need to demonstrate strong English communication, listening, comprehension, reading, and writing skills to succeed in their studies. If your first language is not English, you will need to provide documentation to show that you meet CBU’s English language proficiency requirements. Below are the accepted English language tests and their respective score requirements:

• TOEFL iBT (and iBT Home Edition): minimum overall score of 80 with no score below 20.
• IELTS Academic (and IELTS Indicator): minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band below 6.0.
• CAEL: minimum score of 60.
• MELAB: minimum score of 85.
• Pearson PTE (Academic): minimum overall score of 59 with no score below 50.
• CanTEST: minimum score of 4.5 (reading & listening) and 4.0 (writing).
• Duolingo English Test: minimum score of 120 with no score below 105 for undergraduate programs, diplomas, and certificates. Minimum score of 125 with no score below 110 for Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Education, and Post-baccalaureate diplomas.

Official test scores should be included with your application or sent directly from the testing language body to Cape Breton University.

If you have completed at least two years in a secondary school or have completed at least 30 credit hours at a post-secondary institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you may be exempt from submitting a language score. However, official documentation will be required to confirm this.

Please note: If you meet the English Proficiency Exemption and submit a language score that falls below the minimum requirements, your application will be deemed inadmissible.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.