Program Length
- 2 Years
Credential
- Diploma
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, ENGL 204 - (Business and Technical Writing) (effective September 2012) or, ENGL 225 - (Business and Technical Writing) (prior to September 2012) | 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: ACCT 217 - (Taxation I) MGMT 293 - (Human Resource Management) FNCE 221 - (Financial Planning) | 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
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 $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 |
| Year 1: Books and supplies (approximate costs) | 900.00 |
| Total | 6,850.74 |
| Fees for Year 2* | 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 |
| Year 2: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
1,100.00 |
| Total | 7,050.74 |
* 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 (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 |
| Year 1: Books and supplies (approximate costs) | 900.00 |
| Total | 26,231.94 |
| Fees for Year 2* | 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 |
| Year 2: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
1,100.00 |
| Total | 26,431.94 |
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.
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