Program Length
- 4 Years
Credential
- Bachelor Degree
Location Offered
- Nanaimo
- Online
Take your business ambitions to the next level
Thinking about a career in business? VIU's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) prepares you for success in global business operations, management, entrepreneurship and more.
With hands-on learning opportunities, a real-world approach and flexible options like online courses, the VIU BBA gives you a competitive edge.
You get a well-rounded education with a focus on in-demand skills like:
- critical thinking
- problem-solving
- communication
And small class sizes mean you get a personalized learning experience. You graduate ready to take on the challenge of tomorrow's workplace.
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Flexible options
You know where you want your career to go, and you have ideas about how you want to get there. With a BBA from VIU you can choose from a range of options.
Study online
Take the first two years of the BBA online. Finish your degree on campus.
Enter the workforce quickly
After year two, you can exit with a Business Administration Diploma.
Connect with your peers
Take part in the first-year learning community for a network of peers to study with.
What can you do with a BBA?
When you complete a Bachelor of Business Administration at VIU you can take your career anywhere you want to go. The focus on global business makes this one of the most travel-friendly degrees in Canada.
- Global Business Manager: Lead operations in international markets.
- Entrepreneur: Launch and grow your own business.
- Human Resources Specialist: Manage workforce strategies and development.
- Marketing Manager: Create and execute impactful marketing campaigns.
- Financial Analyst: Provide data-driven insights for business decision-making.
Hands-on experience
Internships
Gain hands-on experience and build industry connections through optional internships and senior projects.
Collaborative projects
Work on team-based projects and simulations that reflect real business challenges.
Real-world problems
Your course work explores solutions to real-world problems.
About the program
VIU's Bachelor of Business Administration program offers a unique balance of theory and practice. The program emphasizes the role of business in today's global environment, giving you the skills to adapt and lead. Hands-on learning is part of every course. You take part in real-world team projects and gain hands-on experience that prepares you for a thriving career.
Courses and Concentrations
Degree Planning
At the end of the second year, once students have completed all required first and second year courses, students need to declare their educational goals in consultation with a BBA Degree Advisor. Declaration of educational goals will indicate the student's plan to satisfy the requirements for the degree, including the options (Majors/Minors) they intend to pursue.
Common First Year
Year 1
Year 1 is a common year for all options with the BBA. Year 1 consists of 30 credits. Note: Because of prerequisite issues, students MUST follow the course sequence indicated below.
COMMON First Year For All BBA Programs
| Year 1—Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| ACCT 100 - (Financial Accounting I) | 3 |
| ENGL 115 - (University Writing and Research) | 3 |
| MGMT 192 - (Principles of Management) | 3 |
| QUME 100 - (Quantitative Foundations for Business) | 3 |
| MARK 160 - (Introduction to Marketing) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
COMMON First Year For All Majors
| Year 1—Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENGL 204 - (Business and Technical Writing) | 3 |
| FNCE 130 - (Intro to Finance) | 3 |
| MGMT 292 - (Organizational Behaviour) | 3 |
| Six elective credits* | 6 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
*Note: Elective credits must be chosen from outside the Faculty of Management.
Requirements for a Major
In addition to the general degree requirements listed below, all BBA students must complete at least one Major.
Years 2-4 requirements can be seen on the Bachelor of Business Administration Major pages:
Admission Information
- General admission requirements apply.
- One of Pre-Calculus 11, Foundations of Mathematics 11, Computer Science 11, or Computer Science 12 with a minimum “C” grade (or equivalent).
Transfer from North Island College and Camosun College
Transfer from these business programs will be on a course-by-course basis. Transferring students will have the same status as continuing VIU Students.
Domestic (Canadian)
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: shirley.mcgregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca.
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca.
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| to | Online | ||
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Next Intake(s):
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has an intake in September and in January.
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca.
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca.
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: shirley.mcgregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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| to | Online | ||
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Next Intake(s):
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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| to | Online | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
Application Fee:
45.16
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Assistant:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@viu.ca
Comments:
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca. |
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Application Fee:
46.50 |
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International
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Application Fee:
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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| to | Online | ||
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Application Fee:
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Application Fee:
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
|
Application Fee:
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
|||
| to | Online | ||
|
Application Fee:
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
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Domestic Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
| Fees for One Year* | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 credits x $166.40 per credit) | 4,992.00 |
| Student Activity fee (8 months x $19.97 per month) | 159.76 |
| Student Services fee (8 months x $22.05 per month) | 176.40 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) | 220.80 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($285.00 per year) | 285.00 |
| Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year (Note: Books and supply costs vary depending on course load and course type.) | 1,100.00 |
| Total | 6,933.96 |
* The above table is based on ten 3-credit courses taken over two semesters.
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
International Fees
Tuition and Other Mandatory Student Fees
When applying to the program, applicants will be charged a non-refundable application fee.
When applying to graduate, students will be charged a non-refundable graduation and alumni fee.
Some courses have additional fees to pay for extraordinary class–related expenses.
| Fees for One Year* | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 credits x $799.77 per credit) | 23,993.10 |
| Student Activity fee (8 months x $19.97 per month) | 159.76 |
| Student Services fee (8 months x $22.05 per month) | 176.40 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) | 220.80 |
| Health and Dental Plan fee ($285.00 per year) | 285.00 |
| Approximate cost for books and supplies for one year (Note: Books and supply costs vary depending on course load and course type.) | 1,100.00 |
| Total | 25,935.06 |
* The above table is based on ten 3-credit courses taken over two semesters.
The VIUSU Health and Dental Plan fee is assessed for all students enrolled in 6 credits or more per term, or in Trades/Vocational programs of 5 months or longer.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
Choose from six majors
Accounting
Get a solid understanding of all aspects of accounting.
Finance
Gain skills in financial decision-making, investment analysis and corporate finance.
HR Management
Develop expertise in recruitment, training and employee relations.
International Business
Learn how to think and act on a global scale and navigate international markets.
Marketing
Lead in strategy and communication.
Management
Enhance your planning, leadership and problem-solving abilities.
Beyond the BBA
Continue your education with graduate studies.
