- Program Length4 Years
- CredentialBachelor Degree
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Location OfferedNanaimo, Online
The Accounting (BBA) Program
Requirements for a Major
Year 1
See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.
Accounting Major |
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Year 2 |
Credits |
ACCT 201 - (Financial Accounting II) |
3 |
ACCT 217 - (Taxation I) |
3 |
ACCT 294 - (Intro to Cost and Managerial Accounting) |
3 |
ECON 211 - (Principles of Microeconomic Theory) |
3 |
ECON 212 - (Principles of Macroeconomic Theory) |
3 |
MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management) |
3 |
QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I) |
3 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Accounting Major |
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Year 3 |
Credits |
ACCT 317 - (Taxation II) |
3 |
ACCT 335 - (Intermediate Accounting: Assets) |
3 |
ACCT 336 - (Intermediate Accounting: Liabilities and Owners' Equity) |
3 |
ACCT 362 - (Cost and Managerial Accounting II) |
3 |
FNCE 330 - (Corporate Finance) |
3 |
LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law) |
3 |
MGMT 323 - (International Business I) |
3 |
QUME 380 - (Management Information Systems: Design and Analysis) |
3 |
Six elective credits |
6 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Accounting Major |
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Year 4 |
Credits |
ACCT 410 - (Principles of Auditing) |
3 |
ACCT 421 - (Accounting Theory) |
3 |
ACCT 435 - (Advanced Financial Accounting) |
3 |
MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues) |
3 |
QUME 436 - (Econometrics) |
3 |
MGMT 491 - (Senior Project) or |
6 |
Nine elective credits |
9 |
Total Credits |
30 |
Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate: 120 credits. PHIL 330 and MGMT 293 are recommended electives.
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 |
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Tuition (30 credits x $166.40 per credit) |
4,992.00 |
Student Activity fee (4% of tuition) |
199.68 |
Student Services fee (30 credits x $7.35 per credit) |
220.50 |
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) |
220.80 |
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 |
6,997.98 |
* 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 |
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Tuition (2 semesters x $11996.55 per semester) |
23,993.10 |
Ancillary Fee (2 semesters x $463.40 per semester) |
926.80 |
VIU Students' Union fee (8 months x $27.60 per month) |
220.80 |
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 |
26,505.70 |
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.
UpdatedDomestic (Canadian)
Program Start Date | Accepting Applications | Location | |
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Jun 23, 2025 |
Oct 1, 2024 to Jun 1, 2025
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Nanaimo
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Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
45.16
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Shirley McGregor Comments
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Sep 2, 2025 |
Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
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Nanaimo
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Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
45.16
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Shirley McGregor 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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Sep 2, 2025 |
Dec 16, 2024 to Aug 10, 2025
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Online
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Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
45.16
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Shirley McGregor 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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Jan 5, 2026 |
Oct 1, 2024 to Dec 15, 2025
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Nanaimo
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Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
45.16
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Shirley McGregor 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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Jan 5, 2026 |
Dec 16, 2024 to Dec 7, 2025
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Online
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Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
45.16
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Shirley McGregor 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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May 4, 2026 |
Dec 16, 2024 to Apr 12, 2026
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Online
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Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
45.16
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Shirley McGregor 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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Jun 22, 2026 |
Oct 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026
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Nanaimo
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Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
45.16
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Shirley McGregor 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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Jun 22, 2026 |
Dec 16, 2024 to May 31, 2026
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Online
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Next Intake(s)
Application Fee
45.16
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Admissions Assistant
Name: Shirley McGregor 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 | |
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Sep 2, 2025 |
Oct 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025
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Nanaimo
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Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Testing Required
No
International Admissions Officer Contact
Name: Karen Cheung Comments
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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Jan 5, 2026 |
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
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Nanaimo
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Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Testing Required
No
International Admissions Officer Contact
Name: Karen Cheung Comments
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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Jan 5, 2026 |
Dec 16, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
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Online
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Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
International Admissions Officer Contact
Name: Karen Cheung 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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May 4, 2026 |
Oct 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2026
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Nanaimo
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Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
Testing Required
No
International Admissions Officer Contact
Name: Karen Cheung Comments
For prospective international applicants, please send your inquiries to WorldVIU@viu.ca. |
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May 4, 2026 |
Dec 16, 2024 to Jan 31, 2026
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Online
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Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
Accepting Late Applications
Yes
International Admissions Officer Contact
Name: Karen Cheung 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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Further information on this program can be found on the Department website.
Previous versions of this program can be found in the Program Archive.
Questions about becoming a student can be directed to the Office of Future Students at 250.740.6672 or email Connect@viu.ca.