Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Vancouver Island University

Programme overview

A VIU MBA connects you to more opportunity to build the in-demand skills you need to thrive in tomorrow’s business landscape. VIU offers the most technology-focussed MBA in Canada, giving you a career advantage in a tech-driven world. You put your learning to work and gain practical experience solving real-world business challenges during your paid internship and an applied business project.

Faculty: Business and Management | Duration: 20 months | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Master of Business Administration program has two start dates each year; one in September and one in January. | Location: Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Courses include Foundations 1, Foundations 2, Research 1 - Introduction, Economics 1 - Introduction, Marketing 1 - Introduction, Management 1 - Strategic Management, Finance 1 - Finance and Quantitative Analysis, Accounting 1 - Basics of Accounting.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This is a competitive admission process with limited seats in the program. Applicants who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.; University Bachelor degree from a business or non-business discipline.; A minimum “B” average in last two years of undergraduate degree.; Letter of introduction explaining how the MBA will contribute to career plans.; A résumé describing education, work and volunteer experience.; Two letters of recommendation from past employers or professors.; One year minimum of work experience is required.; No GMAT (entrance examination) score required.; Applicants whose previous degree was obtained in a country where English is not the primary/official language and from a university where English was not the language of instruction must meet one of VIU’s English Language requirements for Graduate Programs.;...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

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.

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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