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Full-time MBA
Lead. Innovate. Collaborate.
Join us where diverse thinking fuels strategic decision-making, emotional intelligence strengthens relationships, and business solutions drive transformation in organizations and communities. Whether you are a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we provide the skills, tools, and resources necessary for you to forge your path to success.
Through an applied learning approach and business case-focused curriculum, the SFU Beedie MBA equips you with the in-demand skills, knowledge, and resources to become innovative, holistic, and socially responsible industry leaders. The program comprises three seamlessly interconnected terms, empowering you to apply your education as you progress. You can choose your unique path to success with avenues of future-proof and globally in-demand specialized coursework and standalone electives for interest-based skills development.
At the end of the 12-month program, you will be ready to embark on your next career stage, equipped with a comprehensive and tailored educational experience. You'll possess the expertise to transform and lead divisions within organizations on both a local and global scale.
Pre-program
Preparation courses such as Excel and Financial Accounting will be available in a self-paced, online format to help you prepare for the program. You will begin these prep courses before classes start in September, allowing you to learn at your own pace and transition smoothly into the MBA program.
Our specialized coursework and electives at SFU Beedie embody our commitment to developing innovative and socially responsible leaders with a global perspective. From Analytics and Digital Transformation to Innovation and Value Creation to Financial Analysis, each area of focus equips students to excel in today's dynamic business landscape. Stand-alone electives in project management and negotiations further enrich our MBA experience, enabling students to customize their journey according to their career aspirations while upholding our core values of Diversity, Action, Research and Engagement with Purpose (DARE).
Specialized coursework options depend on several important factors. Course offerings are subject to sufficient student interest, as each course requires a minimum enrolment threshold to ensure a rich and immersive learning experience. Specific offerings may vary based on student demand and other essential considerations. Not all specialized coursework options will be available each year.
Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
As a business school, SFU Beedie School of Business is committed to supporting student learning and being in right relations with Indigenous peoples. Part of the core curriculum is learning about the history and aspirations of Indigenous communities to understand better how to build respectful partnerships with communities and Nations in alignment with their economic development goals and enact economic reconciliation.
We craft our cohorts to create an inspiring and unique learning environment. Our outstanding students bring their diverse perspectives to the classroom and are commited to transformational leadership, fostering innovation and sustainable business practices.
Nationalities represented in the full-time MBA*
Australia, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, China, Colombia, Egypt, El Salvador, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Lebanon, Mexico,Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Vietnam
* Colour gradient on map is for illustration purposes only.
Full-time MBA class of 2025
- 48 students
- Average age: 30
- Regions represented: 16
- Average years of work experience: 5
- Average GMAT: 630 (range: 550–710)
- Percentage received a scholarship: 60%
Educational background:
- 38% Business
- 23% Arts
- 17% Engineering
- 10% Sciences
- 6% Information technology
- 6% Other
Industry:
- 21% Finance & Accounting
- 15% Manufacturing, Retail and Consumer Products & Services
- 13% Consulting
- 13% Real Estate & Construction
- 13% Technology & Communications
- 8% Healthcare
- 18% Other
SFU Beedie's faculty comprises distinguished scholars and educators renowned for their contributions to business research and education.
"I am always blown away by the creativity that students put in each assignment in the Managing People & Organizations course- whether it is a role play, an in-class presentation, or the video teams make to analyse an organizational problem in a movie."
Lieke ten Brummelhuis
Academic Director
Associate Professor, Management and Organization Studies
"Operations lie at the heart of any organization. We master the theory that provides an integrative framework to understand key dimensions, and apply the theory to a broad range of contexts so students can make a positive difference in their own work environment from day one."
Sudheer Gupta
Associate Dean, Graduate Programs
Professor, Technology and Operations Management
"Grasping Indigenous business environments is critical for work in Canada to respond to a changing economic climate that accounts for UNDRIP and reconciliation. Together, we explore global and local contexts to build an understanding of meaningful relationships with Indigenous peoples."
