Program Length
- 4 Years
Credential
- Bachelor Degree
Options
- Major
Location Offered
- Nanaimo
- Online
The Financial Services (BBA) Program
See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.
Requirements for a Major
Year 1
See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.
Financial Services Major | |
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Year 2 | Credits |
ACCT 294 - (Intro to Cost and Managerial Accounting) | 3 |
ECON 211 - (Principles of Microeconomic Theory) | 3 |
ECON 212 - (Principles of Macroeconomic Theory) | 3 |
FNCE 221 - (Financial Planning) | 3 |
MARK 260 - (Buyer Behaviour) | 3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) | 3 |
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) | 3 |
Nine elective credits | 9 |
Total Credits | 30 |
Financial Services Major | |
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Year 3 | Credits |
ACCT 201 - (Financial Accounting II) | 3 |
ECON 305 - (Money, Banking and Financial Institutions) | 3 |
FNCE 330 - (Corporate Finance) | 3 |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) | 3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) | 3 |
QUME 436 - (Econometrics) | 3 |
One upper-level FNCE elective | 3 |
Nine elective credits | 9 |
Total Credits | 30 |
Financial Services Major | |
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Year 4 | Credits |
FNCE 423 - (International Finance) | 3 |
MARK 361 - (Services Marketing) | 3 |
MGMT 491 - (Senior Project) or MGMT 499 - (Business Internship) or Six upper–level credits | 6 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) | 3 |
Two upper-level FNCE electives | 6 |
Three upper–level business credits | 3 |
Six elective credits | 6 |
Total Credits | 30 |
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits. PHIL 330 and MGMT 293 are recommended electives.
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 |
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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 |
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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.
Domestic (Canadian)
Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
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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 | ||
Application Fee:
45.16 |
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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 | ||
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 | ||
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 | ||
Application Fee:
45.16 |
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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 | ||
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.
|
|||
to | Nanaimo | ||
Application Fee:
45.16 |
|||
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. |
International
Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
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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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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. |
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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.
|
|||
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 | 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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