Program Length
- 4 Years
Credential
- Bachelor Degree
Options
- Major
Location Offered
- Nanaimo
- Online
The Accounting (BBA) Program
See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.
Requirements for a Major
Year 1
See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.
| Year 2 Courses | 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 |
| Year 3 Courses | 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 |
| ACCT 380 - (Data Analytics for Accountants) | 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 |
| Three elective credits | 3 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| Year 4 Courses | 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 |
| ACCT 491 - (Senior Project Accounting) or ACCT 499- (Accounting Internship) or Three upper-level elective credits and three elective credits | 6 |
| Nine elective credits | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Tuition (30 credits x $169.73 per credit) | 5,091.90 |
| Student Activity fee (8 months x $20.37 per month) | 162.96 |
| Student Services fee (8 months x $22.49 per month) | 179.92 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $28.87 per month) | 230.96 |
| 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 | 7,050.74 |
* 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 $815.77 per credit) | 24,473.10 |
| Student Activity fee (8 months x $20.37 per month) | 162.96 |
| Student Services fee (8 months x $22.49 per month) | 179.92 |
| VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $28.87 per month) | 230.96 |
| 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 | 26,431.94 |
* 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
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, January May and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
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:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
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:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
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 | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
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 | 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:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
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 | 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:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
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 | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
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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International
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Application Fee:
$153.00
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:
$153.00
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 | Online | ||
|
Application Fee:
$153.00
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:
$153.00
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:
$153.00
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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