- 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.
Program Outline
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.
Admission Requirements
Domestic Fees | International Fees
Domestic 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 $153.73 per credit) |
4,611.90 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
184.48 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $6.79 per credit) |
203.70 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.73 per month) |
165.84 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Year 1: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
900.00 |
|
Total |
6,340.92 |
Fees for Year 2* |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (30 credits x $153.73 per credit) |
4,611.90 |
|
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
184.48 |
|
Student Services fee (30 credits x $6.79 per credit) |
203.70 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.73 per month) |
165.84 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Year 2: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
1,100.00 |
|
Total |
6,540.92 |
* 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 Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
International 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 $8340 per semester) |
16,680.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $381.6 per semester) |
763.20 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.73 per month) |
165.84 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Year 1: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
900.00 |
|
Total |
18,784.04 |
Fees for Year 2* |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Tuition (2 semesters x $8340 per semester) |
16,680.00 |
|
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $381.6 per semester) |
763.20 |
|
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $20.73 per month) |
165.84 |
|
Health and Dental Plan fee ($275 per year) |
275.00 |
|
Year 2: Books and supplies (approximate costs) |
1,100.00 |
|
Total |
18,984.04 |
The above table is based on 15 credits or less per semester. Additional fees of $695.00 per credit will be applied if taking more than 15 credits per semester.
The Health and Dental Plan fee is in effect only for full-time students at the Nanaimo Campus.
All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
UpdatedThe program starts in September. Applications are accepted between the first business day in October and March 31.