Applied Business Technology
(on campus & on-line)
Offered at Nanaimo Campus
If you do not meet the English 12 “C” grade and Math 10 “C” grade prerequisites for this program, an assessment covering the following is required:
Area of Study |
Minimum Score |
Details |
Time |
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Reading Comprehension |
30/40 |
40 questions - multiple choice. |
50 minutes |
Language |
22/30 |
30 questions – multiple choice. Identify correct usage in sentences (pronouns, verbs, transition words), capitalization and punctuation. Identify well organized and effective paragraphs. |
25 minutes |
Math |
23/30 |
30 question on operations with whole numbers, fractions, decimals percent and word problems.
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50 minutes |
Keyboarding |
please check Applied Business Technology | Trades & Applied Technology Programs or abtonline for information |
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Approximate Time: 2 1/2 hours |
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A dictionary is not permitted, a calculator is permitted.
To book an Applied Business Technology assessment please call: Nanaimo at 250 740 6416, Cowichan at 250 746 3509 or Powell River at 604 485 2878. Assessment fee $15 payable when you write assessment.
If you live outside VIU region you can write the assessment in your home town by completing the following form http://www.viu.ca/assessments/off-campusrequest_other.pdf
To help you prepare for the assessment, Learning Centres are available:
Nanaimo Learning Centre, Building 205, Room 106, is usually open Tues –Thurs 11:30 – 2:30. Call 250 740-6425 to confirm hours of operation.
Cowichan Campus Learning Center, Building 601, Call 250 746 3509 to schedule an appointment
Powell River Campus Learning Center, Call 604 485 2878 to confirm hours of operation.
Resources: The Business Programs Assessment Study Package is available for purchase from Nanaimo, Cowichan and Powell River Bookstores. To have the study package sent to you please call Vancouver Island University Nanaimo Bookstore (250 740 6200/ 1 866 965 2665).
Keyboarding practice: www.typingtest.com
View the program outline.
If you need further information, please contact the program area.