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.
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Program Overview
- Total Credits: 120 credits
- Program Duration: 4 years (average full-time completion)
- Delivery Mode: In-person (Vancouver)
- Experiential Learning: Optional internship available in Finance, Management and Marketing
- Program Intakes: January, May and September
- Post-Graduation Work Permit Eligible (see details)
- Estimated Tuition Fee (Domestic): 32,255 CAD (see full details)
- Estimated Tuition Fee (International): 91,955 USD (see full details)
Program Highlights
- AACSB-Accredited Business Program: Earn a degree from one of the most prestigious business accreditations in the world
- Real-World Learning: Gain hands-on experience through case studies, internships, and industry connections
- Expert Faculty & Small Class Sizes: Get personalized attention and mentorship from business faculty and leaders
- Minors or Concentration: 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)
Career Outcomes
Graduates of the FDU Vancouver BBA program enter the workforce with proven competencies in leadership, strategic analysis, strategic management and cross-cultural management. The program focuses on practical skills, and an emphasis on strategic decision-making prepares students to address real-world challenges. BBA Program graduates have successfully pursued careers in fields such as:
- Corporate Management
- Finance and Banking
- Marketing and Digital Strategist
- Consulting and Advisory
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Human Resource Management
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
- CARR 3000: Career Strategies
- DSCI 1234: Mathematics for Business Decisions
- MIS 1045: Information Technology for Business
- ORGS 1100: Ethical Issues in Social Institutions
- UNIV 1001: Transitioning to University Life (1 Credit)
- UNIV 1002: Preperation for Professional Life (1 Credit)
- UNIV 2001: Cross Cultural Perspectives
- UNIV 2002: Global Issues
- WRIT 1002: Comp I: Rhetoric and Inquiry
- WRIT 1003: Comp II: Research and Argument
- 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
- ACCT 2021: Introduction to Financial Accounting
- ACCT 2022: Introduction to Managerial Accounting
- DSCI 2029: Introduction to Statistics
- DSCI 2130: Business Statistics
- DSCI 3152: Operations Management
- ECON 2001: Introduction to Microeconomics
- ECON 2102: Introduction to Macroeconomics
- ENTR 2710: Foundation of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
- FIN 3250: Principles of Financial Analysis
- LAW 2276: Business and the Law
- MGMT 2600: Organizational Behavior
- MGMT 4160: Strategic Management Forum
- MIS 2001: Management Information Systems
- MKTG 2120: Principles of Marketing
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)
- MKTG 4272: Consumer Behavior
- MKTG 3360: Digital Marketing
- MKTG 3383: Social Media Marketing
- MKTG 4941: Internship in Marketing
- 3 X Elective Business Courses
Entrepreneurship (Minor)
- ENTR 3101: Small Business Management
- ENTR 3300: E-Business for Entrepreneurship
- MKTG 3341: Professional Selling
And select one of the following:
- MGMT 3700: Human Resources Management
- MKTG 4272: Consumer Behavior
- MGMT 3620: Leadership & Personal Development
And select two courses from Entrepreneurship Elective – Includes:
- ENTR 3XXX Level
- ENTR 4XXX Level
Financial Planning & Wealth Management (Minor)
- FIN 3330: Personal Financial Mgmt
- WMA 4350: Investment Planning
- WMA 4265: Personal Tax Planning
- WMA 4380: Client Psyc/ Financial Planning
And select one of the following:
- WMA 4267: Retirement Planning
- WMA 4370: Personal Estate & Gift Planning
- WMA 4375: Risk Management and Insurance
International Business (Concentration)
- ECON 4208: International Trade
- IBUS 3201: Fundamentals of International Business
- MGMT 3371: Concept of International Management
- MIS 4303: Advanced Excel or MIS 4307: Introduction to E-Business
- MKTG 3371: Principles of International Marketing
- 2 x Elective Business Courses
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.
- ENTR 3101: Small Business Management: An Entrepreneurial Perspective
- ENTR 3300: E-business for Entrepreneurs
- FIN 3330: Personal Financial Management
- MGMT 3620: Leadership & Personal Development
- MGMT 3700: Human Resources Management
- MKTG 3360: Digital Marketing
- MKTG 3383: Social Media Marketing
- MKTG 4272: Consumer Behavior
- MKTG 4365: Marketing Communications
- WMA 4267: Retirement Planning
- WMA 4350: Investment Planning
- WMA 4375: Risk Management & Insurance
- WMA 4380: Client Psyc/Financial Planning
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