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Business serves as a fundamental pillar in modern society's framework and operations. Technological advancements, evolving resource distribution, economic transformations, shifting consumer trends, international competition, and labor market fluctuations all demand deeper insight into business's purpose and characteristics in our current world.
The BBA program delivers comprehensive business training emphasizing international commerce, developing economies, and digitally-driven enterprises. Learners gain specialized expertise in their chosen business concentration while acquiring diverse management competencies, analytical thinking, and effective communication abilities. Optional courses foster versatility, innovation, and adaptability, equipping graduates for various professional paths in international leadership, corporate administration, and business ventures, along with advanced study options.
VIU's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) incorporates elective courses to deepen students' comprehension of the theoretical and practical connections between Social Sciences, Humanities, and Commerce. Participants will cultivate awareness and skills for accomplishing corporate goals within frequently complex and unpredictable external conditions. Classroom instruction is enhanced through workshops, investigative assignments, and digital modeling. The program actively promotes interdisciplinary studies through Social Sciences and Humanities electives.
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
English 12 with a minimum “C” grade, or equivalent.
One of Principles of Mathematics 12, Applications of Mathematics 12, or Foundations of Mathematics 12 with a minimum “C” grade.
Proof of English Language proficiency is required from any country or citizen where English is not the official or first language.
For students who meet the academic requirements but not the English language requirement, conditional acceptance to VIU may be granted. In this case, admission is granted pending completion of VIU’s English Language Centre program (level AP5 for undergrad and Grad Prep for Graduate programs). Exceptions may apply.
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.
To meet the English language requirements for academic program, students must have completed:
VIU English Language Centre's - Successful completion of University Preparation Level 5
International Baccalaureate English A1/A2 - Higher Level (HL)/ Standard Level (SL) grade 3 or higher
IELTS 6.5 (with no band under 6.0)
TOEFL 550 (with no section under 56)
TOEFL iBT 88 (with no section under 20)
Pearson (PTE) 60 no section below 60
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English with a minimum Cambridge English Score of 176.
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English with a minimum Cambridge English Score of 176.