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icon International applicants welcome - PGWP eligible | CIP code 52.1401

This is an academic credit program offered through the Faculty of Arts, Science and Management. 

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Location

Length

Delivery

Comox Valley
Fall WinterSpring
4 years In-person
Full-time or part-time

Applications open.

Overview

If you've completed the NIC Business Administration Diploma, you can transfer directly into year three of the BBA – Marketing program. Some university-level credits may count toward this program completion. You'll also apply for co-op designation in the first semester.

You'll learn:
  • A deeper understanding of the marketing field
  • Advanced courses in e-commerce, market research, advertising and marketing communications and business-to-business marketing
  • In-depth knowledge around international business and advanced entrepreneurship
  • Paid, program-related work co-op offering industry experience, networking and skill-building

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Requirements and courses

Careers

Graduates with this degree can expect to work in Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations for industries like entertainment, sports, business and government. Job titles include advertising, marketing and public relations managers, writers, market researchers and analysts, event planners and more. 

$110,287*

Annual estimated earnings for advertising, marketing and public relations managers.

Career profile
*based on WorkBC data

Costs

Check the table below for estimated costs for the full program.

Curious about funding?

Financial support is available. Learn more about financial aid and awards.

How to apply

Frequently asked questions

Yes, the Business Administration diploma and degree programs offer co-op opportunities, allowing students to gain practical work experience while earning academic credit. You can find out more through NIC's career services and work-integrated learning.

Yes, many diploma graduates choose to transfer to universities both within Canada and internationally. The program provides a solid foundation for pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in business or related fields.For transfer details, check the BC Transfer Guide to see which credits apply to other institutions, and plan your courses according to program requirements.

Yes! Through NIC’s partnership with Université Savoie Mont Blanc, you can spend your third year in Annecy, France, gaining international work experience and cultural immersion—all while paying NIC tuition. The program includes an internship and leads to a double degree: USBM’s Diplôme International de Technologie and NIC’s BBA (Marketing or Management) or Tourism & Hospitality Diploma. Classes are in English.

To take part, connect with the Office of Global Engagement in your first year to plan your path. Once you complete 60 approved credits at NIC, you’ll qualify for enrollment in the USMB program. Only four spots are available annually, with study abroad scholarships available.

A BBA provides a broad foundation in business disciplines like finance, marketing and management, with a focus on business administration from the start. It develops managerial, professional, and intellectual skills.

A B.Com is a liberal arts degree that offers a broader understanding of business and society, focusing more on the distribution of goods and services. In the first two years, BCOM students study a wider range of subjects before specializing in commerce courses in later years.

NIC offers BBA options, but if you wanted to complete a B.Com you can transfer to an instituition that offers that program. Your NIC credits may be transferable, talk with an educational advisor to make a plan.

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