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Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing Major

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Program at a glance

Credential

Degree

Work experience

Co-op / internship

Study options

Full-time

Part-time

Open to International

Yes

Area of study

Business

Length

4 years

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If you thrive in a creative environment and like to manage projects, a career in marketing may be for you.

Start in September, January or May

You will gain a broad range of marketing management skills and techniques, including context for strategic management and planning, and a focus on directing the marketing and communications process.

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Certificate, diploma or degree – it's your choice

Building on past success, the School of Business has made the pathway through the Business Administrative programs more flexible. There are nowthree credentialsthat allow you to progress from acertificateto adiplomato anapplied degreeand you can apply, exit and return at any stage.

If you already have a related diploma from þƵ or another institution, considerapplying directly to the degree program, to begin your second or third year courses, depending on your previous education. Contact the Program Assistantǰ Academic Advisingfor more information.

International Education

Explore the world through study abroad opportunities. þƵ offers manystudy abroadopportunities with partner institutions around the world, as well as severalfield schoolopportunities each year. Your chance torethink your classroomstarts here!

If you are an international student coming to þƵ as an exchange student from one of our partner institutions,learn more about þƵ's international department.

After Graduation

BBA Marketing degree graduates work in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, including: Marketing, Communications or Information Officers; Business Development Managers; Marketing Managers/Coordinators; Public Relations Officers, Research Officers; Business Development Managers, Account Executives, and Sales Associates or Managers.

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Who can I contact if I want more information?

DzԳٲbusiness@camosun.ca

International students please contact International Admissions

What you'll learn

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Program outline

For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.

Program outline

What to expect

Theprogram consists of 40courseswhich can be completed in approximately fouryears if taken on a full-time basis. Evening and daytime classes are held predominantly at the Interurban campus and the program can be taken on a part-time basis.

Year 1

In your first year, you’ll work through introductory–level courses in accounting, finance, economics, and marketing. Exit the program now with a Business Administration certificate or continue on to Year 2.

Year 2

In your second year, you'll be taking courses in marketing research, creative selling, and entrepreneurship. Exit the program now with a business administration diploma or continue on to the bachelor of business administration.

Year 3

In third year, the marketing major allows you to broaden and deepen your marketing skills and knowledge and you'll be taking courses in sustainable marketing, global business strategies, public relations, and communication tools & media.

Year 4

For your fourth year of the BBA, you'll be taking courses in strategic marketing, project management, digital marketing, and advanced communications.

Co-operative Education option

Apply your classroom skills in the workplace and bring your workplace skills back to the classroom! When you engage in co-operative education, you get an early start on preparing for your career after graduation! You will have the opportunity to alternate between full-time studies and full-time paid work where you can bring your applied learning classroom to life.

To participate in Co-operative Education, prior to your first work term you will need to successfully complete

  • Eight (8) first year courses, with a cumulativeGPAof 3.0 (C+), and
  • the Career Development-Workplace Preparation Skills (CDEV-WPS) course

Learn more about the Co-op Education Program

Co-Op Education

International students

Under Canadian Immigration Law, as an international student you are eligible to participate in co-operative education and you can legally work in Canada during specified work terms. TheWork Permit Checklist for international studentswill assist in planning your participation in co-operative education.

A rewarding career

Marketing managers in BC* of$100,276depending on employer and seniority.

*2022 Job Bank Wage data

Tuition and fees

Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

Estimated tuition

Tuition estimates are for the entire program

Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing Major

$16,353 (domestic)
$65,728 (international)

Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing Major, Internship designation

$17,173 (domestic)
$68.006 (international)

Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree - Marketing Major, Co-op designation

$19,245 (domestic)
$71,388 (international)

Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.

For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.

Student fees

In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.

Financial assistance

You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.

Financial Aid & Awards

Admission Requirements

One of:

  • C+ inEnglish 12
  • C inEnglish 12 þƵ Alternative

When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.

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Program participation requirements

  • Many first year Business courses require Math as a prerequisite (e.g. “C” in Pre-calculus 11, Foundations of Math 11,MATH 073,MATH 077, MATH 137,ǰ “C+” inMATH 072,MATH 075, or MATH 135). Students may enter this program without Math but please note, students must complete one of the Math courses as listed above or successfully complete þƵ’s Math assessment in or before their first semester of study.

Our teaching staff

þƵ College is proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students' individual journeys. For more information about our faculty, please visit the School of Business homepage.

Contact Us

Faculty/staff profile

Cynthia Wrate Instructor, Marketing

Cynthia Wrate

Department Chair

wratec@camosun.ca
250–370–4158
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

Faculty/staff profile

Susan-Halsall

Susan Halsall

Program Leader

halsalls@camosun.ca
250-370-4133
Centre for Business & Access (CBA)

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For more details, including courses, please see the Program Outline.

Contact information

School of Business

Campus location

Centre for Business & Access Building (CBA) 249

Location link

Interurban Campus

250–370–4565

business@camosun.ca


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