Application Process

The MBA/MScIB application review committee will be searching for the best candidates for the program and will not be operating on a first-come-first served basis. This means successful applicants to the Vancouver Island University MBA/MScIB program will have strong bachelor degree results, strong language skills, excellent references, a good letter of intent, and, if possible, some work experience.

Application Deadlines

Start Date 1

International Applicants: February 28
Canadian Applicants: April 30

Start Date 2

All Applicants: May 31

Two Start Dates

Start Date 1

Non-business Graduates:

Orientation - June 28 - 30, 2010
First day of class - July 5, 2010

Business Graduates:

Orientation - August 31 - September 3, 2010
First day of class - September 7, 2010

Start Date 2

Non-business Graduates:

Orientation - September 21 - 21, 2010
First day of class - September 27, 2010

Business Graduates:

Orientation - During 1st week of term (Sessions to be announced)
First day of class - January 4, 2011

General Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements:

University bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited institution, from a business or non-business program.
A minimum “B” average in the last 2 years of undergraduate degree.
Letter of intent, 2 letters of recommendation from past employers or professors must be included as part of the application.
Work experience preferred but not required.
No GMAT Required.
Applicants will be assessed by the MBA Admissions Committee and the best candidates will be offered spaces in the program.

VIU English language requirement for International students:

Completion of the VIU English Language Certificate Program or TOFEL score of 550, CBT 213, iBT 80 (with no score under 19), IELTS 6.0 (with no band under 5.5), CAEL 60, Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency in English with a minimum ‘B’ average.
VIU's institutional code for TOEFL is 9581.