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Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Business and Communications

Fairleigh Dickinson University ยท Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada โ˜… 4.5 #12434 world
โœ“ PGWP eligible โœ“ Co-op / internship โœ“ No interview โœ“ Loan friendly
Level
4-Year Bachelor Degree
CIP code
52.0201
Duration
4 year bachelor degree including an optional inter
Open intakes
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
Field
Business, Commerce, and Management
Institution
Private University
Offer speed
Superfast Offer Speed2โ€“3 days
Next deadline
2027-01-01

Program overview

A four year degree pairing business with communications, including an internship option, covering management fundamentals, marketing, professional and media communication and a capstone.

Communication skill is what most business graduates lack, and pairing it formally with business study is a sensible combination for client facing work.

Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Business and Communications is taught at the Vancouver campus of Fairleigh Dickinson University, a Designated Learning Institution with the number O19227134842. This matters more than it may appear. Because Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Business and Communications is a degree rather than a college diploma or certificate, it is exempt from the federal field of study requirement introduced in November 2024, which restricts post-graduation work permits after non-degree programmes. Subject does not matter for a degree. A British Columbia provincial attestation letter is still required alongside the Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Business and Communications study permit application.

Applicants to Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies, Business and Communications need Class 12 or equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for business and communications degree is recorded at CAD 22,920. A CAD 145 application fee applies, and no scholarship is recorded against business and communications degree. business and communications degree lists seven entry windows a cycle, across September, January and May starts. Apply Study Visa manages your business and communications degree application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance, the provincial attestation letter and the Canadian study permit as one process.

What it costs per year ยท indicative

Tuition feeC$22,920โ‚น13,98,120
Living cost (est.)C$22,865
Application feeC$100
Total / yearC$45,785โ‚น27,92,885/yr

Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.

Do you qualify?

Minimum education
Class 12th
Minimum marks
50%
Study gap accepted
Up to 2 yrs
Backlogs accepted
Up to 8
Maths in 12th
Not required

These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ€” with your marks, gap and budget โ€” is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.

Admission requirements

Who can apply (guide for international students):

  • Education: Class 12 or equivalent at the percentage stated for this programme.
  • English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 70 with reading 10, writing 19, speaking 16 and listening 9; PTE Academic 52 with reading 48, writing 51, speaking 42 and listening 43; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
  • Application and deposit: A fee of USD 100 applies when you submit this application. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
  • Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
  • Work permit: business and communications degree is a DEGREE, so it is exempt from the federal field of study requirement that restricts work permits after non-degree programmes. Confirm the permit length against the programme length when you apply.
  • Study permit: Apply Study Visa prepares the provincial attestation letter, the financial evidence and the Canadian study permit submission with you.

English requirements

IELTS
6 overall
R 5.5L 5.5W 5.5S 5.5
PTE
52 overall
R 48L 43W 51S 42
TOEFL
70 iBT
R 10L 9W 19S 16
Duolingo
115 overall
R 115L 115W 115S 115

Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
  • English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
  • Statement of Purpose (SOP)
  • Financial proof โ€” bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)

Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ€” our team checks every file before submission.

Career opportunities

Typical destinations for graduates:

  • Communications Coordinator: corporate teams
  • Marketing Executive: brand and agency roles
  • Account Executive: client facing commercial work
  • Public Relations Assistant: agencies
  • Business Development Officer: growth functions
  • Marketing Manager: after experience

Reality check: general business graduates compete in a large pool, so the internship and a portfolio of real campaign or communications work are what differentiate you.

About Fairleigh Dickinson University

Type
University
Ownership
Private
Rating
โ˜… 4.5
World rank
#12434
Established
2007
Reference No.
O19227134842

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