Human Resources Management (BBA) Program | Vancouver Island University

Program Length
4 Years
Credential
Bachelor Degree
Options
Major, Minor

The Human Resources Management (BBA) Program

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

Program Outline

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 MGMT 499 - (Business Internship)	18
Total Program Credits	21

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
MGMT 499 - (Business Internship)

Total Program Credits

* 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.

Program Fees

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 $163.14 per credit)	4,894.20
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition)	195.77
Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.21 per credit)	216.30
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month)	212.72
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year)	265.00
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	6,883.99

Notes

* 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 (2 semesters x $10870.72 per semester)	21,741.44
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester)	926.80
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $26.59 per month)	212.72
Health and Dental Plan fee ($265.00 per year)	265.00
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	24,245.96

Notes

Tuition in the above table is based on $776.48 per credit, up to a maximum of $10,870.72 per semester for 15 credits; $776.48 per credit beyond 15 credits. Ancillary Fees in the above table are based on $33.10 per credit, up to a maximum of $463.40 per semester for 15 credits; $33.10 per credit beyond 15 credits.

* 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.

Updated

Monday, April 3, 2023

Start Date, Deadlines, and Additional Application Details

Domestic (Canadian)

Program Start Date	Accepting Applications	Location
Sep 5, 2023	Oct 1, 2022 to Aug 15, 2023	Nanaimo
Next Intake(s) The Bachelor of Business Administration program has an intake in September and in January. Application Fee $44.27 Accepting Late Applications Yes Admissions Assistant 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.
Jan 8, 2024	Apr 3, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023	Nanaimo
Next Intake(s) The Bachelor of Business Administration program has an intake in September and in January Application Fee $44.27 Accepting Late Applications Yes Admissions Assistant 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.

International

Program Start Date	Accepting Applications	Location
Jan 8, 2024	Mar 28, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023	Nanaimo
Anticipated intake for someone applying today Jan 8, 2024 Accepting International Applications Yes Application Fee $150.00 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 World VIU at WorldVIU@viu.ca.