Criminology is an interdisciplinary science that focuses on law and its interpretation by the courts, patterns in crime, explanations for deviant and criminal behaviour, and society’s reaction to law-breaking. The program introduces students to criminal law, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and case-law decisions made by the courts.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at VIU starts with a theoretical groundwork and transitions into a practical analysis of real-world and current policy issues from an economic perspective.
The Hospitality Management Program educates students for all sectors of the hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts, restaurants, golf courses, catering, event planning, agri-tourism, the wine industry, and more. Courses are strongly geared toward experiential learning in a competitive marketplace, with an emphasis on providing a high level of customer service and developing strong industry connections
The digital world continues to evolve at an accelerated rate, which means there is a demand for highly skilled network administrators and system architects who help protect, secure, and maintain important data for a multitude of industries. Tech-savvy problem solvers learn valuable skills with the VIU Information Technology and Applied Systems program to prepare them for this high demand industry.
Put your plans for a career in business into action with the valuable knowledge and skills gained from Vancouver Island University’s Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program.
All businesses must have a strategy and process for marketing their products or services. A Major in Marketing gives business students a flexible choice of completing courses leading to alternative career paths in marketing.
Are you ready to explore and develop solutions that ensure travelers and residents alike are able to enjoy recreational and leisure pursuits with sustainability as a focus?
The Masters of Arts in Sustainable Leisure Management program is offered at VIU’s Nanaimo campus on beautiful Vancouver Island – in a region of Canada that is noted for leisure and tourism opportunities.
Are you ready to prepare for the next big step in your career as a business leader? Study for your Master's of Business Administration (MBA) degree in beautiful Vancouver Island, British Columbia in an intensive, rewarding, globally focused and highly regarded 14- or 16-month program.
Community planners play a huge role in the development of neighbourhoods, towns, cities and regions. An urban planner can also help shape a community’s response to a range of emerging issues such as climate change; and economic issues such as tourism by creating a sustainable city also known as ecocity.
Vancouver Island University’s Master of Education in Educational Leadership program is designed for practicing and aspiring professionals in the education field who are focused on bringing educational and instructional leadership into their schools.