- Program Length2 Years
- CredentialDiploma
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 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 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 and are expected to increase by 2% each year on April 1.
UpdatedFurther information on this program can be found on the Department website.
Previous versions of this program can be found in the Program Archive.