PhD in Business Administration

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Application process

We admit PhD students in the Fall semester (September). This supports the creation of a cohort of students and a common mentoring path for the faculty.

Instructions on applying online can be referenced through the Graduate and Post Doctoral Studies page.

Applicants should provide:

  1. Official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended
  2. Letter of intent for applying to the PhD program
  3. Current curriculum vitae (CV)
  4. Two reference letters
  5. Valid GMAT or GRE score

Students seeking admittance to the program for Fall 2025 must submit all supporting documents by January 31, 2025.

Have questions?

Please contact Joanne Kim, PhD Program Administration, for more information.

Phone: 778.782.6796
Email: phdbus@sfu.ca

school Full-time

location_on Downtown Vancouver

calendar_month 4–5 years

How to apply

You can begin your application at the SFU Graduate Studies website.

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