Earn your AACSB-accredited Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at Fairleigh Dickinson University Vancouver, located in the vibrant downtown core of Vancouver, British Columbia. This comprehensive 120-credit business program is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in international business. Through a strong focus on analytical skills, ethical decision-making, and real-world experience – including internships, study abroad opportunities, and industry-focused projects – you’ll graduate ready to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Join a global learning community and build the foundation for a successful business career.

Whether you aspire to launch your own venture or join a multinational corporation, FDU Vancouver’s BBA programs equips you with the skills, network, and global mindset to thrive in today’s competitive business landscape. 

Program Overview 

  • Total Credits: 120 credits
  • Program Duration: 4 years (average full-time completion) 
  • Delivery Mode: In-person (Vancouver) 
  • Experiential Learning: Credit-bearing internship available in Finance, Management and Marketing 
  • Program Intakes: January, May and September 
  • Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligible (see details)
  • Estimated Yearly Tuition Fee (based on 30 credits per year)

Program Highlights 

  • AACSB-Accredited Business Program: Earn a degree from a prestigious business school accredited by AACSB, a global standard achieved by only 5% of institutions offering business degrees worldwide. 
  • Real-World Learning: Gain hands-on experience through case studies, Student Managed Investment Fund Club (SMIF), internships, and industry connections.     
  • Expert Faculty & Small Class Sizes: Get personalized attention and mentorship from research-active faculty and industry leaders.
  • Chartered Marketing Association Pre-Approved Program: FDU BBA program with a Digital Marketing Minor is pre-approved for the CMA’s advanced education pathway, accelerating the route to Chartered Marketer designation
  • Minors and Concentrations: Customize your degree by choosing a minor aligned with global business needs or pursue a concentration to develop focused expertise in a key business area:
    • Digital Marketing (Minor)
    • Entrepreneurship (Minor)
    • Financial Planning and Wealth Management (Minor)
    • International Business (Concentration)
  • Estimated Tuition & Fees for the 4-year Program 
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Career Outcomes 

Graduates of the FDU Vancouver BBA program are prepared with practical business skills, analytical thinking, leadership capacity, and cross-cultural management experience. Through a career-focused curriculum, students develop the ability to evaluate business problems, make strategic decisions, and communicate effectively in diverse professional environments. BBA Program graduates have successfully pursued careers in fields such as:  

  • Finance and Banking Specialist
  • Marketing and Digital Strategist
  • Business and Data Analyst
  • Wealth and equity manager
  • Director of Operations
  • Digital Marketing Director
  • Human Resource Director
  • International Trader
  • Entrepreneur and Business Owner

Degree Plan  

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 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 Requirements 

  • UNIV 1001: Transitioning to University Life (1 Credit)
  • UNIV 1002: Preparation for Professional Life (1 Credit)
  • WRIT 1002: Comp I: Rhetoric and Inquiry
  • WRIT 1003: Comp II: Research and Argument
  • MIS 1045: Information Technology for Business 
  • ORGS 1100: Ethical Issues in Social Institutions 
  • DSCI 1234: Mathematics for Business Decisions 
  • UNIV 2001: Cross Cultural Perspectives
  • UNIV 2002: Global Issues
  • CARR 3000: Career Strategies
  • 2 X 3 Cr. Social & Behavioral Analysis Courses
  • 2 X 3 Cr. Humanities/Arts Courses
  • 1 X 4 Cr. Lab Science Course
  • 5 X 3 Cr. Free Elective Courses

Business Core Courses

The above courses are mandatory for all business students. For concentration or minor courses, students may choose only from the courses listed below within their selected concentration or minor.

Digital Marketing (Minor)

Entrepreneurship (Minor)

And select one of the following:

Financial Planning & Wealth Management (Minor)

And select one of the following: 

International Business (Concentration)

Elective Business Courses 

Note: The Elective Business Courses listed below are not a comprehensive list but a sample selection intended to illustrate the breadth of disciplines available.