Bachelor of Business Administration at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

A business program balancing theory and practice, with a focus on global business, hands-on learning, and skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving and communication. Year one is common to all BBA students before majoring in years two through four.

Faculty: Faculty of Management | Duration: 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September and January | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Year one covers Financial Accounting I, University Writing and Research, Principles of Management, Quantitative Foundations for Business, Introduction to Marketing, Business and Technical Writing, Intro to Finance, and Organizational Behaviour. Years two to four complete a major chosen from Accounting, Economics, Financial Services, Human Resources Management, International Business, Management or Marketing.

Career pathways

Global Business Manager, Entrepreneur, Human Resources Specialist, Marketing Manager, Financial Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General VIU admission requirements apply, plus one of Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Computer Science 11, or Computer Science 12 with a minimum C grade (or equivalent). Computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, web navigation) are expected.

Domestic applicants: CAD 5,193 a year. Year 1 tuition, 30 credits at $173.12/credit; excludes mandatory fees and books Source

International applicants: CAD 24,962 a year. Year 1 tuition, 30 credits at $832.09/credit; excludes mandatory fees and books Source

Most programmes start in September; January intake is offered for some bachelor's degrees and other programmes; many programmes offer alternative start dates throughout the year.

The deadline to apply for most undergraduate programs that begin in September is March 31; deadlines for other start dates vary by program.

Extended deadline of August 16, 2026 for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science; Business Management Certificate, Event Management Certificate, Education Assistant and Community Support Certificate, Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care, Health Care Assistant Certificate and Practical Nursing Diploma list ongoing deadlines.

Applications for most academic programs open October 1 in the year before the program start date (applications for programs beginning September 2027 open October 1, 2026); deadlines vary by program.

Application fee: domestic undergraduate $46.98, domestic graduate $121.86, international all programs $156.06 (non-refundable); no application fee for Adult Basic Education.

Apply through the official page: https://www.viu.ca/apply

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