

Cape Breton University
Shannon School of Business
Cape Breton University is proud to offer world-renowned programs through the Shannon School of Business (SSOB). The SSOB is a unique and specialized school for undergraduates and postgraduates to earn the degree they need to succeed.
The SSOB maintains close ties with the local business community in Cape Breton, providing the opportunity to learn first-hand from our best and brightest business leaders and entrepreneurs through real-life business experiences, including co-op placements. The SSOB faculty is made of skilled practioners and accomplished academics, who have practiced on Cape Breton Island and around the globe.
Limited enrolment and one-on-one collaboration with faculty provides individual attention and unique learning opportunities critical for success in the competitive business environment.
Our programs
The Shannon School of Business (SSOB) offers the following programs:
Undergraduate:
- Bachelor of Business Adminsitration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Hospitality and Toursim Management (BHTM)
- Bachelor of Emergency Management
BBA areas of study include: accounting, economics, finance, human resources, legal studies, marketing, supply chain management, tourisum marketing and management.
Graduate:
- Master of Business Administration in Community Economic Development (MBA-CED)
Post Graduate:
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Management
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Business Analytics
- Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Health Care Management
Our city
Cape Breton University is located on Canada’s east coast on Canada’s most beautiful island – Cape Breton Island. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory of the Mik’kmaw people, Cape Breton Island has deep roots in Indigenous cultures, among many others.
Cape Breton is home to nearly 100,000 people that spread across awe inspiring land and seascapes from one corner of the island to the other. Friendly people, strong culture and a strong sense of community make Cape Breton Island a special place.
Why study here?
Cape Breton University is located on Canada’s east coast on Canada’s most beautiful island – Cape Breton Island. Located in Mi’kma’ki, the unceded territory of the Mik’kmaw people, Cape Breton Island has deep roots in Indigenous cultures, among many others.
Cape Breton is home to nearly 100,000 people that spread across awe inspiring land and seascapes from one corner of the island to the other. Friendly people, strong culture and a strong sense of community make Cape Breton Island a special place.