VIU’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students pursuing their degree in business administration

Economics (BBA)


  • Program Length 
    4 Years
  • Credential 
    Bachelor Degree
  • Options 
    Major
  • Location Offered 
    Nanaimo

The Economics (BBA) Program

See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.ACBSP Accredited

Requirements for a Major

Year 1

See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.

Economics Major

Year 2

Credits

ACCT 294 - (Intro to Cost and Managerial Accounting)

3

ECON 211 - (Principles of Microeconomic Theory)

3

ECON 212 - (Principles of Macroeconomic Theory)

3

MARK 260 - (Buyer Behaviour)

3

MATH 121 - (Calculus I) or
MATH 191 - (Calculus with Economic and Business Applications I)

3

MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management)

3

QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I)

3

Three elective courses (MATH 122 or MATH 192 recommended)

9

Total Credits

30

Economics Major

Year 3

Credits

ECON 309 - (Managerial Economics) or 
ECON 311 - (Intermediate Microeconomic Theory)

3

ECON 312 - (Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory)

3

FNCE 330 - (Corporate Finance)

3

LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law)

3

QUME 436 - (Econometrics)

3

Nine upper–level ECON credits

9

Six elective credits

6

Total Credits

30

Economics Major

Year 4

Credits

ECON 490 - (Special Project in Economic Policy I) or
Three upper–level elective credits

3

ECON 491 - (Special Project in Economic Policy II) or 
Three elective credits

3

FNCE 423 - (International Finance) or
Three upper–level ECON credits

3

MGMT 323 - (International Business I) or 
ECON 360 - (The Transnational Corporation)

3

MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues)

3

Three upper–level business credits

3

Three upper–level ECON credits

3

Nine elective credits

9

Total Credits

30

Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits.

Updated 
Friday, January 11, 2019

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 One Year*

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 $20.90 per month)

167.20

Health and Dental Plan fee ($275.00 per year)

275.00

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

6,744.43
Notes

* The above table is based on ten 3-credit courses taken over two semesters.

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

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 (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 $20.90 per month)

167.20

Health and Dental Plan fee ($275.00 per year)

275.00

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

21,621.34
Notes

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 above table is based on ten 3-credit courses taken over two semesters.

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.

Updated
Friday, April 1, 2022

Domestic (Canadian)

Program Start Date Accepting Applications Campus
Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 6, 2022
Next Intake(s)

September 6, 2022

Application Fee
$43.40
Testing Required
No
Admissions Assistant

Name: Petra Scott
Phone: 250.753.3245 ext. 4014
Email: Petra.Scott@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.

 
Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Jan 5, 2023
Next Intake(s)

January 5, 2023

Application Fee
43.40
Testing Required
No
Admissions Assistant

Name: Shiyu Huang
Phone: 250.746.3512 ext. 3515
Email: Shiyu.Huang@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.

 

International

Program Start Date Accepting Applications Campus Options
Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 6, 2022
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Testing Required
No
International Admissions Officer Contact

Name: Elham Akhoundi and Yuzo Ishida
Email: Study@viu.ca

Comments

Bachelor of Business Administration - ONLINE option
Intake Date : September 6, 2022
Application Fee : $150
Accepting Late Application : Yes
Testing Required : No

For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to World VIU at WorldVIU@viu.ca.
Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Sep 6, 2022
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Testing Required
No
International Admissions Officer Contact

Name: Elham Akhoundi and Yuzo Ishida
Email: Study@viu.ca

Comments

For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to World VIU at WorldVIU@viu.ca.
Anticipated intake for someone applying today
Jan 5, 2023
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Testing Required
No
International Admissions Officer Contact

Name: Elham Akhoundi and Yuzo Ishida
Email: Study@viu.ca

Comments

For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to World VIU at WorldVIU@viu.ca.

Further information on this program can be found on the Department website.