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Business | Beedie School of Business Simon Fraser University Calendar | Spring 2025

Business Foundation Pathways

To support students completing a bachelor of business administration degree, students are welcomed to the Beedie School of Business through a series of components such as: orientation and transition programing, a first term business course, and a professional development series. These components enable students to gain foundational skills and knowledge for success in their academic and experiential pursuits within the Beedie School of Business with an emphasis on applied business knowledge, communication and collaboration.

The Business Foundation Pathways contains two pathways: for newly admitted high school students and for internal and external transfer students. Each pathway is designed to address the transition needs of the respective student group.

Program Requirements

Students will be provided with a professional development series of courses within their degree progression. These will provide students with opportunities to prepare, explore, and reflect on their academic and learning journey.

BUS 203 - Professional Development - Launch (1)

Equips students with crucial skills and insights for navigating and excelling in any professional field. It emphasizes career and self-growth, effective communication, and professionalism. In collaboration with SFU Beedie Career and Student Services, it combines instruction and hands-on experiences to provide a deep understanding of strategies and tactics essential for personal and career development. Students must obtain a P grade to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: This course is only open to approved business administration majors admitted to the faculty through the BBA major - highschool or transfer stream in Fall 2022 and onward. Corequisite: BUS 201 or BUS 202, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for BUS 100 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Natalia Soloshchenko
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 23, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Feb 6, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Feb 27, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Mar 13, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Apr 5, 2025: Sat, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jan 25, 2025: Sat, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jan 26, 2025: Sun, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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BUS 300 - Professional Development - Planning (1)

Empowers students to assess their career and professional development in today's business setting. In collaboration with SFU Beedie Career and Student Services, students will create a strategic academic and career plan, reinforcing their understanding of business and key themes of innovation, social responsibility, and global perspective. Students must obtain a P grade to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: This course is only open to approved business administration majors admitted to the faculty in Fall 2022 and onward. BUS 100 or BUS 203, with a P grade and BUS 217W with a minimum grade of C-; 45 units. Recommendation to take with BUS 360W.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Natalia Soloshchenko
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Jan 13, 2025: Mon, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Feb 10, 2025: Mon, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Mar 10, 2025: Mon, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Mar 24, 2025: Mon, 6:30–10:20 p.m.
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BUS 496 - Professional Development - Summit (1)

Prompts students to reflect on the integration of the academic and practical experiences they gained during the Bachelor of Business Administration program. In collaboration with SFU Beedie Career and Student Services, participants will translate and articulate the transformation they have undergone as learners and professionals as they make the transition into the workforce. Students must obtain a P grade to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: This course is only open to approved business administration majors admitted to the faculty in Fall 2022 and onward, BUS 300 with a P grade and BUS 360W with a minimum grade of C-; 95 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Kamal Masri
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Jan 13, 2025: Mon, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Feb 10, 2025: Mon, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Mar 10, 2025: Mon, 6:30–8:20 p.m.
Mar 24, 2025: Mon, 6:30–10:20 p.m.
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High School Pathway

In their first term, students must complete

BUS 201 - Introduction to Business (3)

For the Business Administration Major – High School Stream - orients students to the Beedie School of Business and the academic expectations of the program. As a broad introduction to the study of business, students are introduced to the different disciplines and how each relates to global perspective, innovation, and social responsibility. Students explore the integration of these disciplines through experiential learning projects by engaging with, and further developing, interpersonal and collaboration skills in culturally diverse team environments. Prerequisite: This course is only open to approved business administration majors admitted to the faculty through the Business Foundation Pathways - High School Pathway. Corequisite: BUS 203 with a P grade. Students with credit for BUS 130 or BUS 202 may not take this course for further credit. Students with more than 30 units may not take this course.

BUS 203 - Professional Development - Launch (1)

Equips students with crucial skills and insights for navigating and excelling in any professional field. It emphasizes career and self-growth, effective communication, and professionalism. In collaboration with SFU Beedie Career and Student Services, it combines instruction and hands-on experiences to provide a deep understanding of strategies and tactics essential for personal and career development. Students must obtain a P grade to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: This course is only open to approved business administration majors admitted to the faculty through the BBA major - highschool or transfer stream in Fall 2022 and onward. Corequisite: BUS 201 or BUS 202, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for BUS 100 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Natalia Soloshchenko
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 23, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Feb 6, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Feb 27, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Mar 13, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Apr 5, 2025: Sat, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jan 25, 2025: Sat, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jan 26, 2025: Sun, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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and are required to take three to four additional courses from the following

one of

ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Douglas Allen
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Yan Yan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
E100 Yan Yan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ECON 113 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3)

Focused on basic competencies in microeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include gains from trade, supply and demand, prices, competition and monopoly, market failures, and government policies. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 103 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Pierre Mouganie
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

or one of

ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Brian Krauth
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D200 Vasyl Golovetskyy
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
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D201 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D202 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D204 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D900 Yan Yan
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)

Focused on basic competencies in macroeconomics, this course is suitable for business and other students not intending to specialize in economics. Topics include GDP, economic growth, business cycles, unemployment, inflation, money, monetary and fiscal policies, exchange rates, government debt, globalization and trade policy. Economic literacy is an important part of the course. Students who have taken ECON 105 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Maliha Nazir
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

or one of

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Lyn Ge
Lyn Ge
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D400 Vijaykumar Singh
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D401 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D403 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.

MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3)

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications, integration, and differential equations; mathematical models of biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Ralf Wittenberg
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OP01 TBD
MATH 157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences (3) ^^

Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions and their application to business, economics, optimization and approximation methods; introduction to functions of several variables with emphasis on partial derivatives and extrema. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 154 may not take MATH 157 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Jonathan Jedwab
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D400 Randall Pyke
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD

and/or one of

ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3)

Examines literary “classics”, variously defined, apprehending them both on their own terms and within larger critical conversations. May incorporate the comparative study of work in related artistic fields and engage relevant media trends. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 101W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3)

Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Nicky Didicher
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3)

Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 103W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3)

Introduces students to the relationships between writing and purpose, between the features of texts and their meaning and effects. May focus on one or more literary or non-literary genres, including (but not limited to) essays, oratory, autobiography, poetry, and journalism. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 104W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Peter Cramer
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 115W - Literature and Culture (3)

An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media. Students with credit for ENGL 105W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 David Coley
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Torsten Kehler
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D902 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D903 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D904 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D905 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D907 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
ENGL 199W - Writing to Persuade (3)

An introduction to reading and writing from a rhetorical perspective. The course treats reading and writing as activities that take place in particular circumstances and situations, in contrast to the traditional emphasis on decontextualized, formal features of texts. It prepares students for reading and writing challenges they are likely to encounter within and beyond the classroom. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for ENGL 199 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Sean Zwagerman
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OL01 Alys Avalos Rivera
Online
PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)

An introduction to some of the central problems of philosophy. Topics to be discussed include the different theories of reality; the nature and sources of knowledge, truth, evidence, and reason; the justification of belief and knowledge about the universe. These topics and problems will be considered as they arise in the context of issues such as: relativism versus absolutism; the existence of God; personal identity; the nature of the mind and its relation to the body; free will and determinism; the possibility of moral knowledge. Open to all students. Students with credit for PHIL 100 or PHIL 300 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Gregory Lauro
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D900 Lydia du Bois
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)

An introduction to the tools of reasoning used in everyday life and in science. The overall aim of the course is to understand what makes good reasoning good, what makes bad reasoning bad, and how to do more of the former and less of the latter. Topics include: construction, analysis, and evaluation of arguments; logic and probability; updating beliefs and making decisions; designing experiments; interpreting statistics; identifying fallacies and biases. Open to all students. Students with credit for PHIL XX1 may not take this course for further credit. Q/Breadth-Social Sci/Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Lyle Crawford
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D117 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)

A critical examination of a range of moral and legal issues we confront in our dealings with the state and our fellow human beings, such as: Is it wrong to break the law? Should pornography and recreational drugs be illegal? Do animals have rights? Is there a duty to admit immigrants? Are there duties to the world's poor? Are indigenous peoples owed reparations? Students with credit for PHIL 120 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Evan Tiffany
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
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D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
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D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D108 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D109 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D110 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D111 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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D112 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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D113 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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D114 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
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D115 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
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D119 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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D125 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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WL 101W - Writing in World Literature (3)

Explores literary texts from diverse linguistic and cultural origins while introducing students to the fundamentals of comparative literary analysis and critical writing. May examine cross-cultural interactions, or compare texts thematically. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Kenneth Seigneurie
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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D101 Kenneth Seigneurie
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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WL 103W - Early World Literatures (3)

Introduces ways of comparing early world literatures across time and space. May explore fundamental themes such as love, heroism, or the underworld. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Gianluca Oluic
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D101 Gianluca Oluic
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D102 Gianluca Oluic
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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WL 104W - Modern World Literatures (3)

Introduces ways of comparing modern world literatures across time and space. May explore topics such as revolution, technology, or existentialism. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Maria Barraza
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
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D101 Maria Barraza
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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D102 Maria Barraza
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
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and/or elective course(s) that may be applied toward the non-Business requirement within the bachelor of business administration or toward the university's WQB requirements.

^^Recommended for business major program students.

Transfer Pathway

In their first term, students must complete

BUS 202 - Foundations of Business (3)

Business Administration Major – Transfer Stream. Orients students to the Beedie School of Business and the academic expectations of the program. Students explore the different disciplines and specializations within business and tune their prior business knowledge within the context of a global perspective, social responsibility, and innovation. Students explore the integration of these disciplines through experiential learning projects by engaging with, and further developing interpersonal and collaboration skills in culturally diverse team environments. Prerequisite: This course is only open to approved business administration majors, joint majors, or second degree students admitted to the faculty through the Business Foundation Pathways - Transfer Pathway. Corequisite: BUS 203 with a P grade. Students with credit for BUS 130 or BUS 201 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Susan Christie-Bell
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
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D101 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D102 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D103 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D104 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
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D105 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D106 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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D107 Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
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BUS 203 - Professional Development - Launch (1)

Equips students with crucial skills and insights for navigating and excelling in any professional field. It emphasizes career and self-growth, effective communication, and professionalism. In collaboration with SFU Beedie Career and Student Services, it combines instruction and hands-on experiences to provide a deep understanding of strategies and tactics essential for personal and career development. Students must obtain a P grade to successfully complete this course. Prerequisite: This course is only open to approved business administration majors admitted to the faculty through the BBA major - highschool or transfer stream in Fall 2022 and onward. Corequisite: BUS 201 or BUS 202, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for BUS 100 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Natalia Soloshchenko
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2025: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 23, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Feb 6, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Feb 27, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Mar 13, 2025: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Apr 5, 2025: Sat, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jan 25, 2025: Sat, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Jan 26, 2025: Sun, 8:25 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
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and are required to take three to four additional business courses and/or elective course(s) that may be applied toward the non-Business requirement within the bachelor of business administration or toward the university’s WQB requirements.