- Program Length2 Years
- CredentialDiploma
- Location OfferedNanaimo
The Business Administration Diploma Program
A Diploma in Business Administration may be awarded upon successful completion of the first two-years (60 credits) of the Bachelor of Business Administration program. To request a diploma students must apply to graduate and complete a graduation application using their on-line student record.
Courses to be Completed
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
|
ACCT 100 - (Financial Accounting) |
3 |
|
ACCT 201 - (Financial Accounting II) or, MARK 260 - (Buyer Behaviour) |
3 |
|
ACCT 294 - (Intro to Cost and Managerial Accounting) |
3 |
|
ECON 211 - (Principles of Microeconomics) |
3 |
|
ECON 212 - (Principles of Macroeconomics) |
3 |
|
ENGL 115 - (University Writing and Research) and, |
6 |
|
FNCE 130 - (Intro to Finance) |
3 |
|
MARK 160 - (Intro to Marketing) |
3 |
|
MGMT 192 - (Principles of Management) |
3 |
|
MGMT 230 - (Intro to E-Management) |
3 |
|
MGMT 292 - (Organizational Behaviour) |
3 |
|
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) |
3 |
|
Select one of the following courses: |
3 |
|
Elective or MATH 151 |
3 |
|
Five electives |
15 |
|
Total Credits |
60 |
Note: A minimum graduating GPA of 2.0 (“C”) is required.
Domestic Fees | International Fees
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 Year 1* |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (30 credits x $159.94 per credit) |
4,798.20 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
191.93 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.07 per credit) |
212.10 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $24.88 per month) |
199.04 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) |
265.00 |
|
Year 1: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
900.00 |
|
Total |
6,566.27 |
Fees for Year 2* |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (30 credits x $159.94 per credit) |
4,798.20 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
191.93 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.07 per credit) |
212.10 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $24.88 per month) |
199.04 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
265.00 |
|
Year 2: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
1,100.00 |
|
Total |
6,766.27 |
* The above table is based on ten 3-credit courses taken over two semesters. For programs that require 4-credit courses, students should adjust the fee totals accordingly.
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.
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 Year 1* |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (2 semesters x $9613.50 per semester) |
19,227.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $426.07 per semester) |
852.14 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $24.88 per month) |
199.04 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) |
265.00 |
|
Year 1: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
900.00 |
|
Total |
21,443.18 |
Fees for Year 2* |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (2 semesters x $9613.50 per semester) |
19,227.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $426.07 per semester) |
852.14 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $24.88 per month) |
199.04 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year) |
265.00 |
|
Year 2: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
1,100.00 |
|
Total |
21,643.18 |
Tuition in the above table is based on a maximum of 15 credits at $739.50 per credit, up to a maximum of $9,613.50 per semester for 12-15 credits; $739.50 per credit beyond 15 credits. Ancillary Fees in the above table are based on a maximum of 15 credits at $32.77 per credit, up to a maximum of $426.07 per semester for 12-15 credits; $32.77 per credit beyond 15 credits.
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.
UpdatedFurther information on this program can be found on the Department website.
Previous versions of this program can be found in the Program Archive.