Business Administration

John Christoffersen began his post-secondary journey at VIU in 2001 with plans to pursue a business management certificate. Taking a course or two over the next few years, he put his education on pause in 2006 due to life and family responsibilities at the time.

Then, in May of 2020, John decided to return to VIU to get a business degree. He was eligible for the provincial Tuition Waiver Program, which he says “really opened up the possibility for me to earn a degree.”

Ashutosh Mishra says attending VIU was pivotal in his journey to experiencing “true freedom” as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Olivia Wright grew up in Whitehorse, Yukon, and moved to Nanaimo just before starting high school. During her Grade 12 year, she applied to the Bachelor of Business Administration program at VIU.

“My dream is to own a successful business that positively impacts others,” she says.

Olivia is starting her career in human resources as an intern with Western Forest Products. Here’s how VIU is helping her get where she wants to go.

Fernando Jesus Medina Moreno’s university experience was so much more than what he learned in the classroom. The Bachelor of Business Administration student from Mexico City got involved in many different aspects of university life. Throughout these experiences, he picked up many important soft skills as well as the knowledge he gained from his courses. He graduates this June and hopes to work for a marketing agency on Vancouver Island.