Capilano University - North Vancouver

Capilano University - North Vancouver

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

University Diploma - Outdoor Recreation Management (Co-op)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summery

Through classroom study, relevant field trips, and work experience, students will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes necessary to contribute to the exciting and challenging outdoor recreation industry.

In the program, students will take courses in financial planning, experiential education, entrepreneurship, outdoor guiding, risk management and more.

Students' passion and commitment to the outdoors, along with training in the program, will prepare them for future careers in adventure tourism, community and outdoor recreation, parks and conservation, or experiential and outdoor education.

Students will also participate in a co-op work experience placement before completing their  diploma, ensuring they will make the jump from student to their new career seamlessly.

Students will grow their expertise with training in several vital areas, including tourism, wilderness travel, guiding, business management, marketing and leadership.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

1

Writing

1

Listening

1

Speaking

1

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

2 year university diploma including 4 months of co-op

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$135 CAD

Application fee

$28609 CAD

Tution fee

Other Fees

Student Union Fees: $649 per year
U-Pass Fees: $530 per year
Student Success Fees: $366 per year
Student Services & Technology Fees: $301 per year
CSU Health & Dental Fees: $260 per year

Program Intakes

Open date

October 4, 2024

Submission deadline

April 27, 2025

Open date

February 1, 2025

Submission deadline

November 2, 2025

Open date

June 7, 2025

Submission deadline

January 9, 2026