Business & Management Programs
Bachelor of Business Administration
4-Year Degree Program
Program Fees: Domestic Students, International Students
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VIU also offers a Bachelor of Arts, Minor in Business, Bachelor of Arts, Major and Minor in Economics, Post-Degree Diploma in Business Studies, and a Master of Business Administration.
The Program
The Bachelor of Business Administration program offers the following Majors:
- Accounting
- Economics
- Financial Services
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Management
- Marketing
General Description
Business plays a major role in the structure and functioning of contemporary society. Rapid changes in technology, resource allocation, structural shifts in the economy, changes in consumer preferences, global competition, and shifts in the employment market all necessitate a better understanding of the role and nature of business in today’s society.
The BBA provides a well-rounded business education with a focus on global business operations, emerging markets, and technology-enabled organizations. Students develop an in-depth understanding of one of the business majors and learn a broad range of managerial capabilities, problem solving and communication skills. Electives allow flexibility, adaptability and creativity and prepare graduates for diverse careers in global management, administration, and entrepreneurship, as well as a range of postgraduate opportunities.
VIU’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) allows electives to improve students’ understanding of the intellectual and applied linkages between Social Sciences, Humanities and Business. Students will develop an appreciation and understanding of how to achieve organizational objectives in an often diverse and turbulent external environment. Lectures are augmented by seminars, research projects and computer simulations. Students are encouraged to take electives from the Social Sciences and Humanities.
Graduates of the former two-year Business Management diploma program will be able to enter the third year of the BBA and will receive credit for courses completed as part of their diploma.
Upon successful completion of the first two years of the BBA, students who apply will be awarded a Diploma in Business Administration.
Admission Requirements – First Year
- General admission requirements apply.
- English 12 with a minimum “C” grade, or equivalent.
- One of Principles of Mathematics 12, Applications of Mathematics 12, or Foundations of Mathematics 12 with a minimum “C” grade.
Note: Priority will be given to students with Mathematics 12. Students without Mathematics 12 must have a minimum “C+” in Principles of Mathematics 11 or Foundations of Mathematics 11 and must upgrade with MATH 151 during the first semester.
Start Date and Application Deadline
The program starts in September and applications are accepted between November 15 and March 31. For further information regarding late applications and program contacts check the Program Availability List.
Graduation Requirements
- Upper-Level Requirement: depending on the major selected, a minimum of 42 or 45 upper-level credits is required, with a minimum 2.0 (“C”) grade point average calculated on all upper-level courses attempted or completed.
- Graduating GPA: a graduating GPA of at least 2.0 (“C”) is required.
- General Electives: 18 elective credits must be completed from outside of Business (ie. not courses with the following prefixes - ACCT, ECON, FNCE, MARK, MGMT, QUME).
- Second Major: Students completing a second major must have all the required courses and have completed 18 elective credits from outside of Business (ie. not courses with the following prefixes - ACCT, ECON, FNCE, MARK, MGMT, QUME).
- A minimum of 60 credits must be completed at Vancouver Island University.
Computer Competency
Students entering the Bachelor of Business Administration program are expected to have computer skills that include the ability to create multi media presentations in Powerpoint, knowledge of database applications using Access and comprehensive understanding of word processing, spreadsheets and website navigation. Students will be expected to demonstrate these computer skills throughout the program with no further instruction. Students who DO NOT have the required computer skills should enrol in QUME 185.
For a detailed description of required computer skills refer to the Faculty of Management's Required Computer Competencies.
International Student Exchanges, Internships and Experiences
Many business career opportunities may be found working abroad or working with global organizations. Business faculty are developing experiences for students to acquire the international perspective, skills and cultural sensitivity needed to succeed in today’s business environment. These initiatives include work abroad, internships, international study, joint/double degree options and mentor programs. Ties have been developed with the South Pacific, Europe, South America and China. Interested students should discuss their objectives with faculty members early in their program.
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.
Program Outline
Year 1
Year 1 is a common year for the Accounting, Economics, E–Management, Financial Services, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, and Marketing Majors. Year 1 consists of 30 credits. Note: Because of prerequisite issues, students MUST follow the course sequence indicated below.
COMMON First Year For All Majors |
|
|---|---|
Year 1—Fall Semester |
Credits |
ACCT 100 - (Financial Accounting I) |
3 |
ENGL 115 - (University Writing and Research) |
3 |
MGMT 192 - (Principles of Management) |
3 |
Six elective credits* |
6 |
Total Credits |
15 |
COMMON First Year For All Majors |
|
|---|---|
Year 1—Spring Semester |
Credits |
ENGL 204 - (Business and Technical Writing) (effective September 2012) or, |
3 |
FNCE 130 - (Intro to Finance) |
3 |
MARK 160 - (Introduction to Marketing) |
3 |
MGMT 292 - (Organizational Behaviour) |
3 |
Three elective credits* |
3 |
Total Credits |
15 |
*Note: Elective credits must be chosen from outside the Faculty of Business Management.
Accounting Major
Accounting Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 2 |
Credits |
ACCT 201 - (Financial Accounting II) |
3 |
ACCT 217 - (Taxation I) |
3 |
ACCT 294 - (Intro to Cost and Managerial Accounting) |
3 |
ECON 211 - (Principles of Microeconomic Theory) |
3 |
ECON 212 - (Principles of Macroeconomic Theory) |
3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) |
3 |
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Accounting Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 3 |
Credits |
ACCT 317 - (Taxation II) |
3 |
ACCT 335 - (Intermediate Accounting: Assets) |
3 |
ACCT 336 - (Intermediate Accounting: Liabilities and Owners' Equity) |
3 |
ACCT 362 - (Cost and Managerial Accounting II) |
3 |
FNCE 330 - (Corporate Finance) |
3 |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) |
3 |
QUME 380 - (Management Information Systems: Design and Analysis) |
3 |
Six elective credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Accounting Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 4 |
Credits |
ACCT 410 - (Principles of Auditing) |
3 |
ACCT 421 - (Accounting Theory) |
3 |
ACCT 435 - (Advanced Financial Accounting) |
3 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
QUME 436 - (Econometrics) |
3 |
MGMT 491 - (Senior Project) or |
6 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate: 120 credits. PHIL 330 and MGMT 293 are recommended electives.
CGA Bridge
CGA students who have completed all the requirements for the CGA designation, except completion of an undergraduate degree, will be accepted into the BBA - Accounting Major. Students must complete 30 VIU credits including the following required courses:
CGA Bridge |
Credits |
|---|---|
ACCT 340 - (Not-For-Profit Accounting) or |
3 |
MARK 160 - (Introduction to Marketing) |
3 |
MGMT 192 - (Principles of Management) |
3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) |
3 |
MGMT 292 - (Organizational Behaviour) |
3 |
MGMT 293 - (Human Resource Management) |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) |
3 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
Six elective credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Economics Major
Economics Major |
|
|---|---|
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 |
MARK 260 - (Buyer Behaviour) |
3 |
MATH 121 - (Calculus I) or |
3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) |
3 |
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) |
3 |
3 |
|
Six elective credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Economics Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 3 |
Credits |
ECON 309 - (Managerial Economics) or |
3 |
ECON 312 - (Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory) |
3 |
FNCE 330 - (Corporate Finance) |
3 |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) |
3 |
QUME 436 - (Econometrics) |
3 |
Nine upper–level ECON credits |
9 |
Six elective credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Economics Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 4 |
Credits |
ECON 490 - (Special Project in Economic Policy I) or |
3 |
ECON 491 - (Special Project in Economic Policy II) or |
3 |
FNCE 423 - (International Finance) or |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) or |
3 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
Three upper–level business credits |
3 |
Three upper–level ECON credits |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits.
Financial Services Major
Financial Services Major |
|
|---|---|
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 |
|
|---|---|
Year 3 |
Credits |
ACCT 201 - (Financial Accounting II) |
3 |
ECON 305 - (Money, Banking and Financial Institutions) |
3 |
FNCE 330 - (Corporate Finance) |
3 |
FNCE 344 - (Canadian Investment Funds) |
3 |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) |
3 |
QUME 436 - (Econometrics) |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Financial Services Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 4 |
Credits |
FNCE 322 - (Real Estate) or |
3 |
FNCE 345 - (Security Analysis and Investment Management) |
3 |
FNCE 423 - (International Finance) |
3 |
MARK 361 - (Services Marketing) |
3 |
MGMT 491 - (Senior Project) or |
6 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
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.
Human Resources Management Major
Human Resources Management Major |
|
|---|---|
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 |
MARK 260 - (Buyer Behaviour) |
3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) |
3 |
MGMT 293 - (Human Resource Management) |
3 |
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Human Resources Management Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 3 |
Credits |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) |
3 |
MGMT 345* - (Workplace Safety and Wellness) or |
3 |
MGMT 355 - (Training and Development) |
3 |
MGMT 365* - (Compensation and Benefits) or |
3 |
MGMT 392 - (Negotiations) |
3 |
Three upper–level business credits |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Human Resources Management Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 4 |
Credits |
MGMT 345* - (Workplace Safety and Wellness) or |
3 |
MGMT 365* - (Compensation and Benefits) or |
3 |
MGMT 485 - (Labour and Employee Relations) |
3 |
MGMT 491 - (Senior Project) or |
6 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
Three upper–level business credits |
3 |
Three upper–level elective credits |
3 |
Six elective credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits.
International Business Major
International Business Major |
|
|---|---|
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 |
MARK 260 - (Buyer Behaviour) |
3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) |
3 |
MGMT 293 - (Human Resource Management) |
3 |
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) |
3 |
Three elective credits |
3 |
Six language* credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 |
*Students with significant exposure in an additional language may apply to the BBA Degree Advisor to replace the additional language requirement with 6 credits of approved electives with cultural content.
International Business Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 3 |
Credits |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) |
3 |
MARK 368 - (International Marketing) |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) |
3 |
MGMT 396 - (International Human Resource Management) |
3 |
Three upper–level business or upper–level ECON credits |
3 |
Three upper–level MGMT credits |
3 |
Three elective credits |
3 |
Minimum nine International Experience* credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
* A minimum of nine credits chosen from: international exchange program, field schools, international internships. See the BBA Degree Advisor for information.
International Business Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 4 |
Credits |
FNCE 423 - (International Finance) |
3 |
MGMT 423 - (International Business Strategy) |
3 |
MGMT 494 - (Strategies for Sustainable Development) |
3 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
Three upper–level business credits |
3 |
Fifteen elective credits |
15 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits.
Managment Major
Management Major |
|
|---|---|
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 |
MARK 260 - (Buyer Behaviour) |
3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) |
3 |
MGMT 293 - (Human Resource Management) |
3 |
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Management Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 3 |
Credits |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) |
3 |
MARK 366 - (Market Research) |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) |
3 |
MGMT 392 - (Negotiations) |
3 |
Three upper–level business or upper–level ECON credits |
3 |
Six upper–level MGMT credits |
6 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Management Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 4 |
Credits |
MGMT 450 - (Operations Management) |
3 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
Six upper–level business credits which may include: |
6 |
Six upper–level MGMT credits |
6 |
Three upper–level elective credits |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits. PHIL 330 is a recommended elective.
Marketing Major
Marketing Major |
|
|---|---|
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 |
MARK 260 - (Buyer Behaviour) |
3 |
MARK 261 - (Marketing Communications) |
3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) |
3 |
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Marketing Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 3 |
Credits |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) |
3 |
MARK 361 - (Services Marketing) |
3 |
MARK 362 - (Professional Selling) |
3 |
MARK 364 - (Marketing Channels) |
3 |
MARK 366 - (Market Research) |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) |
3 |
MGMT 392 - (Negotiations) |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Marketing Major |
|
|---|---|
Year 4 |
Credits |
MARK 325 - (Advertising and Promotion) |
3 |
MARK 368 - (International Marketing) |
3 |
MARK 430 - (Online Marketing) |
3 |
MARK 460 - (Strategic Marketing) |
3 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
MGMT 491 - (Senior Project) or |
6 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits. PHIL 330 and MGMT 293 are recommended electives.
Updated: March 19, 2013