Business (minor)
Why choose Business at UVic?
Add business skills to your degree and graduate with practical knowledge employers value. In just six courses, the Business minor builds your foundation in marketing, finance and management—so you can apply business thinking to your field and expand your career options.
- Flexible – Fits alongside most majors
- Career-ready skills – Marketing, finance, strategy and teamwork
- Pathways to more – Access upper-level Commerce courses
- Future options – Prepare for programs like the Master in Global Business or the Master in Management
If you're interested in a full, four-year business degree, learn about UVic's Bachelor of Commerce program.
What you’ll learn
Gain practical, transferable skills you can use in almost any career:
- How organizations operate and make decisions
- Marketing fundamentals and how to reach audiences
- Financial basics for managing budgets and investments
- Teamwork, leadership and communication skills
- How business connects to social and environmental impact
Support & mentorship
Build experience while you study so you’re better prepared for your first job.
- Work experience support - Access guidance from a business co-op coordinator who can help you find paid work opportunities and build your resume.
- Mentorship - Get matched with a business professional for 1-on-1 mentorship. Learn what skills employers expect, explore career paths and grow your network.
Earn while you learn
Co-operative Education (Co-op)
- Through UVic’s Co-op program, you’ll apply what you learn in paid, career-related positions that count toward your degree—and give you a head start after graduation.
- Co-op is available to everyone, including international students with co-op work permits.
- On average, 70 percent of UVic Co-op students graduate with a job offer already in hand.
- Unlike at some universities, at UVic, you don’t have to compete for a spot in Co-op.
Student life and community
- Young Women in Business - A supportive community for emerging leaders focused on mentorship, networking and career growth.
- Consulting Club - Work on real client projects with a student-led team while developing professional consulting skills.
Inspiring courses
- Organizational Behaviour
- Management Finance
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
Career possibilities
A Business minor helps you stand out by combining your main degree with practical business skills. Graduates often move into roles such as:
- Project manager – lead teams and deliver projects on time and on budget.
- Policy analyst – research and shape decisions in government or organizations.
- Marketing or social media specialist – build campaigns and connect with audiences.
- Technical or business writer – communicate complex ideas clearly.
You can apply these skills across industries—from tech and health to sustainability, government and entrepreneurship.
Admission
For full-time business studies, apply to our Bachelor of Commerce degree program.
This is a minor program that can be added to your primary degree to broaden your studies. You can declare your minor after one or more years of full-time study at UVic.
Your academic advisor can help you plan your courses to ensure you meet the requirements of both your major and minor programs.