* Ancillary Fee, VIU Students' Union fee, Health and Dental Plan fee, Books and supplies
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
International students who are BC high school graduates must have a minimum grade of “C” in English 12 for direct entry into an academic program.
Up to 30 advanced credits may be granted for Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate (higher level) courses.
TOEFL Paper Based Test, 550 (no section below 56)
TOEFL IBT, 88 (no section below 20)
IELTS (Academic), 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
CAEL, 60
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), 176 overall
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE), 176 overall
English 12 (BC), Min. “C”
Pearson (PTE), 60 (no section below 60)
International Baccalaureate English A1/A2, Higher Level (HL)/ Standard Level (SL) grade 3 or higher
VIU English Language Centre, Successful completion of University Preparation Level 5
Advanced Placement (AP) English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition, Grade 2 or higher
Recognized university where English is the language of instruction., Completion of six credits of post-secondary English composition and literature with a minimum grade of “C”
General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), English at the O-level with a minimum grade of C or 4
The Duolingo English Test (only For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021) , 110 TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition (only For Fall 2020 and Spring 2021), 88 (no section below 20)
Business plays a major role in the structure and functioning of contemporary society. Rapid changes in technology, resource allocation, structural shifts in the economy, changes in consumer preferences, global competition, and shifts in the employment market all necessitate a better understanding of the role and nature of business in today’s society.
The BBA provides a well-rounded business education with a focus on global business operations, emerging markets, and technology-enabled organizations. Students develop an in-depth understanding of one of the business majors and learn a broad range of managerial capabilities, problem solving and communication skills. Electives allow flexibility, adaptability and creativity and prepare graduates for diverse careers in global management, administration, and entrepreneurship, as well as a range of postgraduate opportunities.
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Year 1
See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.
International Business Major,
Year 2
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
Three elective credits, 3
Six language* credits, 6
Total Credits, 30
*Students with significant exposure in an additional language may apply to the BBA Degree Advisor to replace the additional language requirement with 6 credits of approved electives with cultural content.
International Business Major,
Year 3
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law), 3
MARK 368 - (International Marketing), 3
MGMT 323 - (International Business I), 3
MGMT 396 - (International Human Resource Management), 3
Three upper–level business or upper–level ECON credits, 3
Three upper–level MGMT credits, 3
Three elective credits, 3
Minimum nine International Experience* credits, 9
Total Credits, 30
* A minimum of nine credits chosen from: international exchange program, field schools, international internships. See the BBA Degree Advisor for information.
International Business Major,
Year 4
FNCE 423 - (International Finance), 3
MGMT 423 - (International Business Strategy), 3
MGMT 494 - (Strategies for Sustainable Development), 3
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues), 3
Three upper–level business credits, 3
Fifteen elective credits, 15
Total Credits, 30
275 CAD/year
