Overview

With a focus on building the leader of tomorrow, the Master of Business Administration program from Vancouver Island University is among the most technologically integrated programs in Canada, with data analytics embedded in research courses and four dedicated, technology-focused courses.

This approach allows our students to graduate with specialized expertise on how the digital and technological landscape is driving everything from organizational behaviour to industry, exploring phenomena like surveillance capitalism and digital media management.

MBA students are supported by career coaching throughout the program, and work with industry mentors during an internship where they apply their learning to a business project with the full support of experienced, dedicated program faculty.

As a VIU MBA graduate, you will launch your career with the essential disciplinary knowledge, growth mindset and creative and foundational thinking that will make you a confident leader in the broader global business community.

Vancouver Island University's Master of Business Administration offers students the opportunity to learn in a dynamic global setting with students from all over the world.

The small class size enables students and faculty opportunities to learn in a collegial setting, while the diversity of our students and faculty provide a relevant global perspective for today's business world. Our MBA faculty bring a unique combination of industry-based expertise and international experience into the classroom, providing academic rigor to real-world examples and cases from their own experience.

Accreditation

ACBSP

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Economics

Marketing

Finance

Accounting

Technology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 20 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

136 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nanaimo, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

This is a competitive admission process with limited seats in the program. Applicants who meet or exceed the minimum admission requirements may not necessarily be admitted to the program.

University Bachelor degree from a business or non-business discipline.
A minimum “B” average in last two years of undergraduate degree.
Letter of introduction explaining how the MBA will contribute to career plans.
A résumé describing education, work and volunteer experience.
Two letters of recommendation from past employers or professors.
One year minimum of work experience is required.

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Tuition Fees

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31461 CAD / year

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17836 CAD / year

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Funding

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Overview

Vancouver Island University's Master of Business Administration offers students the opportunity to learn in a dynamic global setting with students from all over the world.

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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