Overview

The Business and Computer Science combined major from University of British Columbia is jointly offered by UBC’s Sauder School of Business and Department of Computer Science. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for graduates needing a strong foundation in Business, Information Management Systems, and Computer Science. It’s a very flexible grounding, and ideal if you’re planning to lead IT-related projects or advance to high management positions in IT-related companies.

Your future

While at UBC Sauder School of Business, students gain a practical understanding of business while learning to be innovators, entrepreneurs, global citizens, and leaders. UBC Sauder’s ongoing career support and well-rounded course offerings allow students to stand out from the crowd in the job market and to create a lasting impact on the world.

Students who have completed the combined major have gone on to careers as product directors, IT managers, user-experience designers, and data analysts. But because you’ll build a solid foundation in business, your potential career path is not limited to the information technology sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Fundamentals

Computation, Programs, and Programming

Management Information Systems

Basic Algorithms & Data Structures

Human Computer Interaction Methods

Business Writing

Management of Information Systems

Computer Networking

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vancouver, Canada

Disciplines

Business Information Systems Computer Sciences View 13 other Bachelors in Business Information Systems in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to UBC, you must successfully meet the general admission requirements that apply to all applicants, as well as the degree-specific requirements that depend on which country you’re applying from and what degree(s) you’re applying to.

English is the language of instruction at UBC. All prospective students must demonstrate English-language competency prior to admission. There are nine different ways to meet the English Language Admission Standard.

Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

64114 CAD / year

≈ 64114 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6079 CAD / year

≈ 6079 CAD / year

Additional Details

National (years 2-4): $8,832

Living costs

Vancouver

Canada

1590 - 2686 CAD / month

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Overview

Your future

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying Computer Science & IT

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Vancouver

Funding

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