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Programs

Business, Tourism & Hospitality

Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Science in International Business (MScIB) Dual Degrees
14 - 16 month Dual Degrees; starts July, September and October, January

Post-Degree Diploma in Business Studies
8–12-month Post-Degree Diploma; starts September

Bachelor of Business Administration, concentrations in Accounting, Economics, E-Management, Financial Services, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management, Marketing
4-year Degree; starts September, January, May
2-year Diploma; starts September, January, May

Bachelor of Tourism Management – students with diplomas in Hospitality Management, Recreation and Sport Management, or Tourism Studies may transfer into the third year of the program
4-year Degree; starts September
includes Co-op program

Hospitality Management– see Bachelor of Tourism Management; also transfers to University of Victoria, University of Calgary, La Trobe University
27-month Diploma; starts September
includes Co-op program

Tourism Studies – see Bachelor of Tourism Management
28-month Diploma; starts September
includes Co-op program

Recreation and Sport Management – see Bachelor of Tourism Management
28-month Diploma; starts September
includes Co-op program

Computers, Science & Technology

Bachelor of Science

4-year Degree; starts September, January, May

Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture
4-year Degree; starts September

Fisheries & Aquaculture
2-year Diploma; starts September
includes Co-op program

Bachelor of Science Transfer (UBC, SFU, UVic, UNBC)
Applied Science (Engineering), Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Human Kinetics, Kinesiology, Math, Physics
1- or 2-year Degree Transfer; starts September, January, May

Associate of Science Degree (see science, above)
2 years; starts September, January, May

Computing Science
2-year Diploma, transfers to B. Sc.; starts September

Internet Production
2-year Diploma

Information Technology & Applied Systems
Wide Area Technology
2-year Diploma; starts September

Internet Production
2-year Diploma (1st year on-line)

Forestry Resources Technology
2-year Diploma; starts September

Advanced Diploma in GIS Applications
8-month, post-graduate Diploma; starts September

Art, Design & Performing Arts

Graphic Arts
2-year Diploma; starts September

Interior Design
2-year Diploma; starts September

Visual Art
2-year Diploma; starts September

Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
2-year Diploma; starts September
4-year Degree; start September

Music (Classical)
2-year Degree Transfer; starts September

Theatre
2-year Production Diploma; starts September
2-year Acting Degree Transfer; starts September

Preparation for Professional Programs

Students can complete academic studies at VIU in preparation for further study at professional schools for careers in areas such as Architecture, Chiropractic, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Naturopathic, Optometry, Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, etc.

Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - Majors and Minors
4-year Degree; starts September, January, May

Anthropology
Creative Writing
Criminology
Economics
English
First Nations Studies
Geography
Global Studies
History
Liberal Studies
Philosophy
Physical Education
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Visual Art
Women's Studies

Bachelor of Arts Transfer (UBC, SFU, UVic, UNBC)
1 or 2 years; starts September, January, May

Associate of Arts Degree
2 years; starts September, January, May

Trades & Applied Technology Programs

Health Programs

Human Services Programs

For a complete academic list of programs, visit viu.ca/programs.

On-line Programs

Research and Scholarly Activity

Faculty and students in VIU's degree programs conduct research and scholarly activities that enhance teaching and learning, create new and valuable knowledge, and contribute to social, economic and personal development. VIU has several Research Centres on campus:

For further information on research and scholarly activities at Vancouver Island University, please visit the research website.