VIU’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) students pursuing their degree in business administration
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Economics (BBA)

  • Program Length 
    4 Years
  • Credential 
    Bachelor Degree
  • Options 
    Major
  • Location Offered 
    Nanaimo, Online

The Economics (BBA) Program

Vancouver Island University has suspended the Bachelor of Business Administration Economics Major program effective December 14, 2023.  Students wishing to declare an Economics Major have until August 14, 2024, to confirm.  Economics Major students will have access to adequate upper-level electives to ensure degree completion until December 31, 2027.

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

Requirements for a Major

Year 1

See Bachelor of Business Administration, Majors and Minors.

Economics 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

MATH 121 - (Calculus I) or
MATH 191 - (Calculus with Economic and Business Applications I)

3

MGMT 230 - (Introduction to E-Management)

3

QUME 232 - (Business Statistics I)

3

Three elective courses (MATH 122 or MATH 192 recommended)

9

Total Credits

30

Economics Major

Year 3

Credits

ECON 309 - (Managerial Economics) or 
ECON 311 - (Intermediate Microeconomic Theory)

3

ECON 312 - (Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory)

3

FNCE 330 - (Corporate Finance)

3

LAWW 326 - (Commercial Law)

3

QUME 436 - (Econometrics)

3

Nine upper–level ECON credits

9

Six elective credits

6

Total Credits

30

Economics Major

Year 4

Credits

ECON 490 - (Special Project in Economic Policy I) or
Three upper–level elective credits

3

ECON 491 - (Special Project in Economic Policy II) or 
Three elective credits

3

FNCE 423 - (International Finance) or
Three upper–level ECON credits

3

MGMT 323 - (International Business I) or 
ECON 360 - (The Transnational Corporation)

3

MGMT 496 - (Strategic Management Issues)

3

Three upper–level business credits

3

Three upper–level ECON credits

3

Nine elective credits

9

Total Credits

30

Note: Total institutional requirement to graduate, 120 credits.

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 $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
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 $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
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

Domestic (Canadian)

Program Start Date Accepting Applications Location
Next Intake(s)

The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year;  September, January, May and June

Application Fee
45.16
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.

 
Next Intake(s)

The Bachelor of Business Administration program has an intake in September and in January. 

Application Fee
45.16
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.

 
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
45.16
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.
Next Intake(s)

The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year;  September, January, May and June

Application Fee
45.16
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.
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
45.16
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.
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
45.16
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.
Next Intake(s)

The Bachelor of Business Administration program has four intakes per year;  September, January, May and June

Application Fee
45.16
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.
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
45.16
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
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 WorldVIU@viu.ca.
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 WorldVIU@viu.ca.
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
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.

 
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 WorldVIU@viu.ca.
Accepting International Applications
Yes
Application Fee
$150.00
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.

 

Further information on this program can be found on the Department website.