Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Fall Intake

Spring Intake

Completion Requirements

1. Students must maintain a ‘C+’ average (2.33) in each SEMESTER of the program.

2. Any student that receives a grade below a ‘C+’ in an individual course, or for any set or semester within the program, is required to meet with the Graduate Programs Advisor to map out a plan to improve their academic standing.

3. Students must achieve an overall GPA of 2.33 to transition to the ABP and internship. 

4. Students may receive a failing grade and may retake up to 4 courses or 12 credits of coursework, whichever comes first. If they fail a 5th course or 13 or more credits, they will be asked to leave the program.

5. Students that are asked to leave the program may re‐apply after a period of 1 year (12 months) with proof of improved academic standing.

6. Students must achieve an overall "C+” CGPA to graduate from the MBA program.

7. Attendance of all class activity is considered mandatory and students missing greater than 25% of any course without prior instructor permission will be withdrawn from the course.

With Distinction

The notation “With Distinction” shall be used on the degree parchment, the convocation program, and transcript for those students whose graduating averages are equal to or higher than the minimum distinction GPA calculated as:

• the 90^th percentile of the pooled graduating GPA from all the graduates in the same degree program since September 2010 or the previous five years, whichever is most recent.

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.
• Additional Admission Requirement for International students:
  • Certified copy of all educational documents (enclose one copy in the original language and a certified copy translated into English, if applicable).

In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may be admitted with lower formal qualifications when there is significant professional experience relevant to the proposed area of scholarship. The objective of flexible admission is to recognize prior learning accomplishments and to ensure a high probability of successful program completion. Applicants must show evidence of having sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to complete a demanding academic course of study. In addition to standard application requirements, applicants seeking Flexible Admission will be required to:

• Provide evidence of relevant prior learning, including, but not limited to, training and certification provided by professional or employment organizations;
• Appear for an interview, in person or online

In limited cases, applicants may also be required to:

• Take one or more qualifying courses; and/or
• Provide additional documentation as may be required to adjudicate the application

Notes on Admission

Indigenous students can apply for reserve seats by submitting the Access Initiative for Indigenous Students form.

Domestic (Canadian)

International