Full-time MBA

Applicants are required to write one of the following tests: GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, or GRE.

Recommended test scores

• GMAT: 550
• GMAT Focus Edition: 515
• GRE: 155 in each section

At the application stage, candidates must upload unofficial test scores.

GMAT/GRE waiver policy

We have decided to consider GMAT/GRE waivers for the Fall 2024 intake of the Full-Time MBA program. Applications must be submitted in full, including all supporting documents uploaded to the online application form.

Candidates are required to meet one or more of the following requirements to be eligible:

• Academic Merit with Quantitative Courses
  Completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with a minimum academic average of B or equivalent and completed a minimum of two quantitative courses in any degree with a minimum grade of B+ or equivalent.
• Academic Merit without Quantitative Courses
  Completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD from a Canadian or American University with AACSB or EQUIS accredited University with distinction (CGPA of 3.5 or equivalent).
• Academic Merit with Enhanced Work Experience
  Completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with a minimum academic average of B combined with a minimum of five years of full-time post-graduation work experience.
• Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) from SFU
  Started the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at Simon Fraser University and have completed 2 of the following three courses: Financial and Managerial Accounting, Business Analytics and Managerial Finance with a grade of B or higher.
• Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from another institution
  Completed a graduate diploma in business administration at a Canadian institution, combined with a bachelor's degree with a minimum academic average of B or equivalent, completed a minimum of two quantitative courses, and obtained a grade of B+ or higher in each quantitative course. Please note that course credits are not transferable to the SFU Beedie Full-Time MBA program.
• Postgraduate Diploma or Post-Baccalaureate Diploma from Douglas College
  Completed a defined type of Post Degree Diploma or Post-Baccalaureate Diploma at Douglas College with a 3.0 CGPA or higher. For eligible diploma programs, contact mba@sfu.ca. Please note that course credits are not transferable to the SFU Beedie Full-Time MBA program.
• CFA Level 1
  Completed any level of the CFA exam and a bachelor's degree with a minimum academic cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B) or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits or equivalent.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Process

Applicants who meet the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth criteria must complete the GMAT/GRE waiver form and attach the form to their application.

Applicants who completed the CFA Level 1 can provide proof of their CFA designation directly to the GMAT score section of the application.

GMAT/GRE waivers are not guaranteed. Approvals are made on a case-by-case basis. If a waiver cannot be granted, applicants will receive a notification that a GMAT or GRE is required for their application to move forward.

Applicants should demonstrate a wide range of experiences after completing an undergraduate degree. This can include substantial volunteer work, internships, and involvement in community organizations. Traditional work experience is valuable but not required, as we value diverse professional experiences and community engagement forms. Contact our admissions team for personalized guidance on your suitability for the program.

Submit a current resume that includes academic experience, work experience, memberships in professional associations, and volunteer and community activities.

You are required to submit contact information for two professional and/or academic references on the online application form. You can review the appraiser's form here.

You will be provided with a link to the KIRA Platform for you to complete these questions once you have started your application. You will be asked 4 random questions which are designed to allow the Admissions Committee to get to know you better.

Transcripts

• Official transcripts for credit courses from the Registrar of each post-secondary institution you attended must be sent directly from the institution to Segal Graduate School of Business. If the transcripts are issued to you, they must be signed and sealed by your post-secondary institution.

• Please note: An official translation must be supplied for transcripts not in English or French. As part of the translation, an official translator must declare that they received an official, sealed copy of the transcripts they then proceeded to translate.

Transcripts may be sent electronically via a secure delivery service, such as Parchment, or directly from official institutional email addresses to gradap@sfu.ca. Otherwise, please arrange to have your transcript sent to the following address:

ATTN: SFU Beedie Admissions Team
Segal Graduate School – 3rd Floor
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6

Please note that each transcript is subject to review prior to acceptance.

GMAT or GRE scores

Applicants must instruct GMAT or GRE to send the original score report directly to the MBA Office,

• GMAT: code 6G8-N3-47

• GRE: Institution Code 7112 Department 4201

English scores

For TOEFL, SFU's Institution Code is 0999, a departmental code is not required. Code for TOEFL results: Department code 01; Institution code 0999.

For IELTS, log in to the website of the IELTS test centre and click 'Apply for additional TRFs' in the left-hand menu of your results page. Fill out the application form online

In India, the British Council is able to transmit electronically to SFU. Please use the following information when submitting your test scores: Organization ID 2036 - Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC, V5A 1S6.

For all other scores, please follow the instructions outlined by our Graduate Studies office.

It's time to upload your documents to your online application. Your application advisor will provide you with a link to complete a Kira video assessment. Upon completion of the Kira assessment and when all your documents have been uploaded, your application will be considered complete and will enter the formal review process.

Application advice

Unofficial documents are acceptable for the initial admission review. Official documentation will be requested only if an offer of admission is issued.