Program Length
- 4 Years
Credential
- Bachelor Degree
Options
- Major
- Minor
Location Offered
- Nanaimo
- Online
The Human Resources Management (BBA) Program
See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.
Year 1
See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.
| Human Resources Management 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 |
| MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) | 3 |
| MGMT 293 - (Human Resource Management) | 3 |
| QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) | 3 |
| Nine elective credits | 9 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
| Human Resources Management Major | |
|---|---|
| Year 3 | Credits |
| LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) | 3 |
| MGMT 323 - (International Business I) | 3 |
| MGMT 345* - (Workplace Safety and Wellness) or MGMT 425* - (Strategic Human Resources Planning) | 3 |
| MGMT 355 - (Training and Development) | 3 |
| MGMT 365* - (Compensation and Benefits) or MGMT 377* - (Recruitment and Selection) | 3 |
| MGMT 392 - (Negotiations) | 3 |
| Three upper–level business credits | 3 |
| Nine elective credits | 9 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
* Offered every other year
| Human Resources Management Major | |
|---|---|
| Year 4 | Credits |
| MGMT 345* - (Workplace Safety and Wellness) or MGMT 425* - (Strategic Human Resources Planning) | 3 |
| MGMT 365* - (Compensation and Benefits) or MGMT 377* - (Recruitment and Selection) | 3 |
| MGMT 485 - (Labour and Employee Relations) | 3 |
| MGMT 491 - (Senior Project) or MGMT 499 - (Business Internship) or Six upper–level business credits | 6 |
| MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) | 3 |
| Three upper–level business credits | 3 |
| Three upper–level elective credits | 3 |
| Six elective credits | 6 |
| Total Credits | 30 |
* Offered every other year
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits.
Requirements for a Minor
| Year 2 | Credits |
|---|---|
| MGMT 293 - (Human Resource Management) | 3 |
| Years 3 and 4 | Credits |
|---|---|
Elective Options: MGMT 345 - (Workplace Safety and Wellness) MGMT 355 - (Training and Development) MGMT 365 - (Compensation and Benefits) MGMT 377 - (Recruitment and Selection) MGMT 392 - (Negotiations) MGMT 396 - (International Human Resource Management) ECON 350 - (Labour Economics) MGMT 425 - (Strategic Human Resources Planning) MGMT 460 - (Business-Government Relations) MGMT 485 - (Labour and Employee Relations) *MGMT 491 - (Senior Project) or | 18 |
| Total Program Credits | 21 |
* With permission of Department
Note: A total of 18 elective credits chosen from select Management and Economics courses numbered 300-499, as listed in Year 3 and Year 4. The number of credits in each year will vary depending on the courses chosen. If a selected course is applied to any major in the Bachelor of Business Administration or other minor in the Bachelor of Business Administration, then it cannot be applied to this minor.
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 $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 |
| 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 | 7,050.74 |
* The above table is based on ten 3-credit courses taken over two semesters.
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 One Year* | 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 |
| 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 | 26,431.94 |
* The above table is based on ten 3-credit courses taken over two semesters.
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.
Domestic (Canadian)
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Online | ||
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Next Intake(s):
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@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. |
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has an intake in September, January May and June.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@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.
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@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.
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| to | Online | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@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. |
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: shirley.mcgregor@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. |
|||
| to | Online | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@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. |
|||
| to | Online | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: Shirley.McGregor@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. |
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
|
Next Intake(s):
The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year; September, January, May and June
Application Fee:
46.06
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Admissions Officer:
Name: Shirley McGregor Phone: 250.746.3512 Email: shirley.mcgregor@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. |
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International
| Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| to | Nanaimo | ||
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Application Fee:
$153.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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| to | Online | ||
|
Application Fee:
$153.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
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| to | Online | ||
|
Application Fee:
$153.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
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| to | Nanaimo | ||
|
Application Fee:
$153.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
Testing Required:
No
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
|||
| to | Online | ||
|
Application Fee:
$153.00
Accepting Late Applications:
Yes
International Admissions Officer Contact:
Name: Karen Cheung Email: Study@viu.ca
Comments:
Students accepted to the Bachelor of Business Administration – Online option will be given preferential access to online Faculty of Management Courses. Students can expect to have access to online courses for the first two years (60 credits). After completing the first 60 credits students should be prepared to attend Vancouver Island University in-person at the Nanaimo Campus. Students may choose to attend VIU in-person prior to completing the first 60 credits. Additionally, as a Bachelor of Business Administration candidate students will have options to exit with a Certificate in Business Management or a Business Administration Diploma.
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