Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Program Overview

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Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

Overview

Focusing on industry-relevant skills, this program will prepare you for management-level roles in private and public-sector organizations - positioning you for success in whatever field you're passionate about. You'll also get the chance to make employer connections and earn academic credit through co-op terms, international exchange and networking opportunities.

This is an academic credit program offered through the Faculty of Arts, Science and Management.

Location

• Comox Valley

Length

• 4 years

Delivery

• In-person
• Full-time or part-time

Admission Requirements

• C+ in Foundations of Math 11 or equivalent or successful Math assessment
• C+ in English 12 or equivalent or successful English assessment or IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. Students are recommended to take ENG 104 in the first semester. Students who do not have a band score of Academic IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 20, PTE 50, CAEL 60 or higher in Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking will be required to take ENG 104 in the first semester.
• NIC Tourism & Hospitality diploma graduates (all options) are eligible for admission directly into third year of NIC's Bachelor of Business Administration - Management.

Course Requirements

Year 1

• BUS - 100 Financial Accounting Fundamentals
• BUS - 105 Principles of Business
• BUS - 132 Mathematics of Finance
• BUS - 150 Principles of Management
• BUS - 162 Principles of Marketing
• BUS - 170 Computer Applications for Business
• ECO - 110 Principles of Microeconomics
• One of the following:
  • ENG - 160 Effective Organizational Writing
  • ENG - 166 Effective Organizational Communications
• One of the following:
  • ENG - 115 Essay Writing and Critical Analysis
  • ENG - 116 Essay Writing & Indigenous Perspectives
  • ENG - 117 Academic Writing
• Plus one elective totaling 3 credits chosen from courses numbered 100 or higher that transfer to a BC degree-granting institution.

Year 2

• BUS - 217 Management Accounting
• BUS - 221 Commercial Law
• BUS - 248 Introduction to Non-Profit Management
• BUS - 253 Entrepreneurship
• BUS - 255 Human Resources Management
• ECO - 111 Principles of Macroeconomics
• One elective from:
  • ABG - 100 Histories and Impacts of Colonization
  • ABG - 102 Governance and Organizational Structures
  • ABG - 103 Vision, Values, Philosophies and Ethics
  • ABG - 105 Politics, Policy and Practice
  • ABG - 110 Community Development & Planning
  • ABG - 111 Economic Development
  • ANT - 250 Ethnology of North America
  • ENG - 116 Essay Writing & Indigenous Perspectives
  • ENG - 127 Indigenous Literatures in Canada
  • FNS - 160 First Nations Education: Traditional and Contemporary
  • GLS - 140 Fishing, Indigeneity and the Asia Pacific I
  • GLS - 240 Fishing, Indigeneity and the Asia Pacific II
  • GLS - 241 Field School: Fishing, Indigeneity and the Asia Pacific
  • HIS - 246 Domination and Resistance: A History of Imperialism and Colonialism
  • SOC - 130 First Nations Sociology
• Plus three electives totaling 9 credits chosen from courses numbered 100 or higher that transfer to a BC degree granting institution.

Year 3

• BUS - 290 Business Information Systems
• BUS - 335 Quantitative Decision Making
• BUS - 340 Leadership
• BUS - 350 Organizational Behaviour
• BUS - 380 Globalization and International Business
• ENG - 260 Advanced Communications and Professional Writing
• STA - 115 Introduction to Statistics
• Plus three electives totaling 9 credits chosen from courses numbered 100 or higher that transfer to a BC degree-granting institution.

Year 4

• BUS - 450 Project Management
• BUS - 452 Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurship
• BUS - 492 Strategic Management
• BUS - 493 Business Simulation
• PHI - 260 Business Ethics
• Plus five electives totaling 15 credits chosen from courses numbered 100 or higher that transfer to a BC degree-granting institution.

Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma Bridging Options

North Island College's Tourism and Hospitality Management Diploma (All options) Bridging Pathway BBA - Management

Year 3

• BUS - 132 Mathematics of Finance
• BUS - 290 Business Information Systems
• BUS - 335 Quantitative Decision Making
• BUS - 340 Leadership
• BUS - 350 Organizational Behaviour
• BUS - 380 Globalization and International Business
• ECO - 110 Principles of Microeconomics
• ECO - 111 Principles of Macroeconomics
• STA - 115 Introduction to Statistics
• Plus one elective totaling 3 credits chosen from courses numbered 100 or higher that transfer to a BC degree-granting institutions.

Year 4

• BUS - 248 Introduction to Non-Profit Management
• BUS - 450 Project Management
• BUS - 452 Advanced Topics in Entrepreneurship
• BUS - 492 Strategic Management
• BUS - 493 Business Simulation
• ENG - 260 Advanced Communications and Professional Writing
• PHI - 260 Business Ethics
• Plus two electives totaling 6 credits chosen from courses numbered 100 or higher that transfer to a BC degree-granting institution.
• Plus one elective totaling 3 credits from ABG 100, ABG 102, ABG 103, ABG 105, ABG 110, ABG 111, ANT 250, ENG 116, ENG 127, FNS 160, GLS 140, GLS 240, GLS 241, HIS 246, SOC 130

Completion Requirements

• A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required.
• The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree must be completed within 9 years.
• A minimum of 50% of the program must be completed at North Island College.

Careers

Graduates with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Management focus, can expect to find work in Finance, Business, Government, Health, Engineering and other technical fields with job titles like business development officer, analyst, regulatory officer, financial auditor, policy researcher and more.

Costs

Domestic

• Tuition: $14,820
• Lab: $15
• Student Union: $900
• Learner Resource: $775
• Health and Dental: $1,140
• Total: $17,650

International

• Tuition: $65,595
• Lab: $15
• Student Union: $900
• Learner Resource: $775
• Health and Dental: $1,140
• Student Services Fee: $4,045
• Total: $72,470

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there opportunities for hands-on learning or internships in the Business Administration programs?

Yes, the Business Administration diploma and degree programs offer co-op opportunities, allowing students to gain practical work experience while earning academic credit.

Is the Business Administration Diploma program suitable for students planning to transfer to university?

Yes, many diploma graduates choose to transfer to universities both within Canada and internationally. The program provides a solid foundation for pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in business or related fields.

I've heard there’s a double degree option with NIC and USMB in France. How can I do this?

Yes! Through NIC’s partnership with Université Savoie Mont Blanc, you can spend your third year in Annecy, France, gaining international work experience and cultural immersion—all while paying NIC tuition. The program includes an internship and leads to a double degree: USMB’s Diplôme International de Technologie and NIC’s BBA (Marketing or Management) or Tourism & Hospitality Diploma. Classes are in English.

What’s the difference between a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)?

A BBA provides a broad foundation in business disciplines like finance, marketing and management, with a focus on business administration from the start. It develops managerial, professional, and intellectual skills.

A B.Com is a liberal arts degree that offers a broader understanding of business and society, focusing more on the distribution of goods and services. In the first two years, BCOM students study a wider range of subjects before specializing in commerce courses in later years.

NIC offers BBA options, but if you wanted to complete a B.Com you can transfer to an institution that offers that program. Your NIC credits may be transferable, talk with an educational advisor to make a plan.