Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Majors and Minors

Program Overview

This Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program provides a comprehensive foundation in business principles during the first year, followed by specialized coursework in various majors and minors in years 2-4. Students develop skills in accounting, finance, marketing, management, and human resources, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in global business and entrepreneurship.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year 1 (Common to all business majors)

• Fall Semester (15 credits)
• ACCT 100 (Financial Accounting I) (3 credits)
• ENGL 115 (University Writing and Research) (3 credits)
• MGMT 192 (Principles of Management) (3 credits)
• Six elective credits (including MATH 151 for students without Mathematics 12) (6 credits)
• Spring Semester (15 credits)
• ENGL 204 (Business and Technical Writing) (effective September 2012) or, ENGL 225 (Business and Technical Writing) (prior to September 2012) (3 credits)
• FNCE 130 (Intro to Finance) (3 credits)
• MARK 160 (Introduction to Marketing) (3 credits)
• MGMT 292 (Organizational Behaviour) (3 credits)
• Three elective credits (3 credits)
• Note: Elective credits must be chosen from outside the Faculty of Management.

Years 2-4 (Major and Minor specific)

The specific course requirements for each major and minor can be found on the following pages:

• Accounting (BBA) Major
• Economics (BBA) Major
• Financial Services (BBA) Major
• Human Resources Management (BBA) Major, Minor
• International Business (BBA) Major, Minor
• Management (BBA) Major, Minor
• Marketing (BBA) Major, Minor

Careers:

A Bachelor degree in business offers diverse career opportunities in global management, administration, and entrepreneurship.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic Fees

| 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 |

International Fees

| 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 |

• 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.