Pursue a personalized academic journey with the Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies (BAIS) at Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver. This flexible liberal arts program empowers students to tailor their education to align with their unique career aspirations and interests. Whether you’re aiming to advance in your current profession, pivot to a new field, or complete a degree started elsewhere, the BAIS program offers the adaptability, flexibility and support to help you achieve your goals. Located in a vibrant and global community in Vancouver, FDU Vancouver at Oakridge Park provides an enriching in-person learning environment complemented by experiential opportunities and a diverse academic community.

Program Overview 

  • Total Credits: 120 credits 
  • Program Duration: 4 years (average full-time completion) 
  • Delivery Mode: In-person (Vancouver) 
  • Program Intakes: January, May and September 
  • Study Abroad Opportunities in U.S. and other partner universities around the globe
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligible (see details) 
  • Estimated Yearly Tuition Fee (based on 30 credits per year)

Program Highlights 

  • Customizable Curriculum: Design your own academic path by selecting courses across various concentrations, allowing for single or double concentrations aligned with your career goals. 
  • Generous Transfer Credit Policy: Accepts up to 90 transfer credits, enabling students with prior post-secondary education to accelerate degree completion. Learn more about undergraduate transfer credit. 
  • Experiential Learning: Participate in internships, field trips, and study abroad programs to gain practical experience and global perspectives (see details). 
  • Expert Faculty & Small Class Sizes: Benefit from small class sizes, personalized advising, and instruction from faculty with academic and industry expertise.  
  • Accelerated Educational Advancement: BAIS students have the opportunity to transition into the Master of Administrative Studies program by substituting undergraduate courses with graduate-level equivalents (two core and one elective), allowing students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in less than six years. 
  • Select a concentration in various professional areas to meet global needs and demands in business. The concentrations includes: 
    • Applied Technology 
    • Business 
    • International Relations
    • Leadership Administration 
  • Estimated Tuition & Fees for the 4-year Program
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Career Outcomes 

Graduates of the BAIS program are equipped with versatile skills applicable to a wide range of careers. Graduates are uniquely positioned for diverse careers across sectors, thanks to the program’s flexible structure and multidisciplinary focus. BAIS Program graduate have successfully pursued careers in fields such as: 

  • Applied Technology: IT consultant, systems analyst, technical writer 
  • Business: General manager, business strategist, human resources officer, entrepreneur 
  • International Relations: Diplomatic service officer, NGO coordinator, policy analyst  
  • Leadership Administration: Non-profit administrator, executive director, vice president of operations, operations director, operations coordinator  

Degree Plan  

Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies (BAIS) degree plan for 120 credits provides a recommended sequence of courses designed to ensure a logical progression through required course prerequisites. While these course sequences offer a structured path to program completion, students should note that the actual order of courses may vary depending on their start term, schedule and completion of pre-requisite courses. 

General Education  

  • University Core Courses 
  • Written & Oral Communication  
  • Information & Technology Literacy  
  • Ethical Reasoning  
  • Scientific & Quantitative Analysis  
  • Social & Behavioral Scientific Analysis  
  • Inquiry in the Arts & Humanities 

Major Requirements 

  • International Perspective  
  • Advanced Writing  

Applied Technology Concentration Course Requirement

Business Concentration Course Requirement

International Relations Concentration Course Requirement

Leadership Administration Concentration Course Requirements 

Other Concentrations Available in BAIS 

In addition to our 4 foundational concentrations, students can choose from a variety of different concentrations that align with their interests, career goals, and previous coursework. Whether you want to build on your existing studies, explore new areas of knowledge, or create a learning path that reflects your personal and professional aspirations, BAIS offers customizable options that allow you to tailor your degree to your individual needs and make the most of your transfer credits. Below are other concentrations available in the BAIS program: 

  • Communication 
  • Environmental Studies  
  • Health and Society  
  • History and Politics 
  • Hospitality & Tourism Management  
  • Humanities