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Beedie School of Business

3302 Lohn Building, West Mall Complex   
Tel 778.782.3708  Fax 778.782.4920

Simon Fraser University Calendar 2024 Fall
https://beedie.sfu.ca

Programs Offered

Beedie School of Business

Admission Requirements

Major Admission Requirements

For admission to the major program within the Beedie School of Business, students will be competitively selected from one of the following pathways: Secondary School, College/University Transfer, or Internal Transfer (current SFU students).

Applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements to be considered; attainment of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants are encouraged to review admission policies and requirements specified on the Beedie School of Business admission website: https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate-2/bba-major/admission-requirements.

Supplemental Application

The Beedie School of Business requires all applicants to submit a supplemental application as part of their admission evaluation. The supplemental application will be used to assess factors beyond academics such as engagement, achievement, and additional qualities. For further information on the supplemental application, please visit:
https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate-2/bba-major/how-to-apply.

The supplemental application may include:

  • An explanation of extra-curricular experience (i.e. in the areas of: athletics, arts, community leadership/involvement, work experience, and/or entrepreneurship)
  • Short answer questions
  • Online video interview
  • References with at least one being academic in nature
  • Any additional information in support of the application

Admission Pathways

Secondary School Applicants

Secondary school graduates, International Baccalaureate students, or students with fewer than 24 units of transferable coursework from another post-secondary institution will be competitively selected for admission in the fall and spring terms based on the general Simon Fraser University admission requirements, faculty specific admission requirements, and a supplemental application.

College/University Transfer Applicants - Direct from a Recognized Post-Secondary Institution

Applicants transferring from a recognized post-secondary institution will be eligible to be considered for admission to the BBA program at the Beedie School of Business by completing a minimum of 24-60 transferable units, which must include the following course equivalents with a minimum C- letter grade:

  • ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4) or ECON 113 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3)
  • ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4) or ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)
  • MATH 157 - Calculus for the Social Sciences (3) (or MATH 150-4, 151-3, 154-3)

and one of*:

  • ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3)
  • ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3)
  • ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3)
  • ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3)
  • ENGL 115W - Literature and Culture (3)
  • ENGL 199W - Writing to Persuade (3)
  • PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)
  • PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)
  • PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (3)
  • PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)
  • PHIL 150 - Great Works in the History of Philosophy (3)
  • WL 101W - Writing in World Literature (3)
  • WL 103W - Early World Literatures (3)
  • WL 104W - Modern World Literatures (3)
  • WL 105W - World Literature Lab (3)

*Any one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing at the 100- or 200-level.

Transfer applicants can only transfer a maximum of 60 units. See here for more information on transfer credit: https://www.sfu.ca/students/admission/admission-requirements/transfer-credit.html.

For further information on our college/university transfer admission requirements, please visit: https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate-2/bba-major/admission-requirements.

Internal Transfer (Current SFU Students) - All Courses at Simon Fraser University or a Combination of Simon Fraser University and Other Post-Secondary Courses

Simon Fraser University students currently enrolled in a faculty other than Business can transfer to the Beedie School of Business according to the following:

Entry with 24 to 47 Units Completed

To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants with 24 to 47 units must have completed the following requirements at the time of the admission evaluation: between 24-47 units, of which at least 12 units must have been completed at SFU, and the following four course equivalents with a minimum C- letter grade:

  • ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4) or ECON 113 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3)
  • ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4) or ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)
  • MATH 157 - Calculus for the Social Sciences (3) (or MATH 150-4, 151-3, 154-3)

and one of*:

  • ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3)
  • ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3)
  • ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3)
  • ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3)
  • ENGL 115W - Literature and Culture (3)
  • ENGL 199W - Writing to Persuade (3)
  • PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)
  • PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)
  • PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (3)
  • PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)
  • PHIL 150 - Great Works in the History of Philosophy (3)
  • WL 101W - Writing in World Literature (3)
  • WL 103W - Early World Literatures (3)
  • WL 104W - Modern World Literatures (3)
  • WL 105W - World Literature Lab (3)

*Any one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing at the 100- or 200-level.

Entry with 48 Units or More

To be eligible for consideration for admission, applicants with 48 units or more to the BBA program must have completed the following requirements at the time of the admission evaluation: 48 or more units, of which at least 12 units must have been completed at SFU, and the following eight course equivalents with a minimum C- grade:

  • BUS 232 - Data and Decisions I (3) or ECON 233 - Introduction to Economics Data and Statistics (4) or STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
  • BUS 237 - Introduction to Business Technology Management (3)
  • BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)
  • BUS 272 - Behaviour in Organizations (3)
  • ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4) or ECON 113 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3)
  • ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4) or ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)
  • MATH 157 - Calculus for the Social Sciences (3) (or MATH 150-4, 151-3, 154-3)

and one of*:

  • ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3)
  • ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3)
  • ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3)
  • ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3)
  • ENGL 115W - Literature and Culture (3)
  • ENGL 199W - Writing to Persuade (3)
  • PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)
  • PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)
  • PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (3)
  • PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)
  • PHIL 150 - Great Works in the History of Philosophy (3)
  • WL 101W - Writing in World Literature (3)
  • WL 103W - Early World Literatures (3)
  • WL 104W - Modern World Literatures (3)
  • WL 105W - World Literature Lab (3)

*Any one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing at the 100- or 200-level.

SFU students who have used more than three SFU course repeats reduce their chances of being admitted.

For further information on our internal transfer admission requirements, please visit: https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate-2/bba-major/admission-requirements.

Application Procedures

Students applying directly from a secondary school or an external post-secondary institution should apply to the faculty at the same time that they apply for admission to the university.

Internal transfer applicants (current SFU students) should apply to the faculty upon completion of the admission requirements.

Students not accepted upon initial application may reapply. Unsuccessful applicants are permitted to appeal.

Students applying for a second degree in business must consult with a Beedie School of Business Academic Advisor. Students who have a business degree (e.g. BBA, BCom, business major/joint major, MBA, etc.) or have significant curriculum overlap will not be eligible for admission to the BBA program.

Application Deadlines

Visit https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate/bba-major/how-to-apply for application deadlines.

Joint Major Admission Requirements

All students wishing to pursue a joint major with the Beedie School of Business and another department/faculty must be admissible to both programs that comprise the joint major.

Direct from Secondary School or College/University Transfer - Direct from a Recognized Post-Secondary Institution

Students must first gain admission to the Beedie School of Business through the secondary school or college/university transfer application process described above. Once attending SFU, the student must satisfy the admission requirements listed for the non-business portion of the joint major program in order to have their business plan changed from a major to a joint major. Students should consult with both Beedie and the accompanying joint major department/faculty before applying to the joint major program.

Courses Completed at Simon Fraser University Only, or Both SFU and Another Post-Secondary Institution(s)

Students admitted to an SFU faculty outside of the Beedie School of Business must be admissible to both the Beedie School of Business via an internal transfer (as described in the major admission requirements above) and the other program that comprises that particular joint major.

When applying to the Beedie School of Business, students will be competitively selected for admission based on the specific course requirements for the particular joint major program and will be required to submit a supplemental application. Students should consult both a Beedie School of Business Academic Advisor and the accompanying joint major department/faculty before applying to the joint major program.

Admission to the Beedie School of Business is competitive. Applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements to be considered; attainment of minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants are encouraged to review admission policies and requirements specified on the Beedie School of Business admission website: https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate-2/bba-major/admission-requirements.

For further details on the required courses for admission, please refer to the specific business joint major program requirements.

Application Procedures

Students applying directly from a secondary school or an external post-secondary institution should apply to the faculty at the same time that they apply for admission to the university.

Internal transfer applicants (current SFU students) should apply to the faculty upon completion of the admission requirements.

Students not accepted upon initial application may reapply. Unsuccessful applicants are permitted to appeal.

Students applying for a second degree in business must consult with a Beedie School of Business Academic Advisor. Students who have a business degree (e.g. BBA, BCom, business major/joint major, MBA, etc.) or have significant curriculum overlap will not be eligible for admission to the BBA program.

Application Deadlines

Visit https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate-2/bba-major/how-to-apply for application deadlines.

Minor Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to the minor, students must have completed the five lower division required courses with a minimum C- grade. Cumulative grade point average will be used to determine admission to the minor program within the Beedie School of Business. Students should review course equivalencies as stated in the SFU Calendar.

A minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.30 is required for admission to the business minor program.

Students complete both

  • BUS 200 - Business Fundamentals (3)
  • BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)

and one of

  • ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4)
  • ECON 113 - Introduction to Microeconomics (3)

and two of*

  • BUS 221 - Personal Finance (3)
  • BUS 233 - Introduction to Business Law and Ethics (3)
  • BUS 237 - Introduction to Business Technology Management (3)
  • BUS 240 - Introduction to Innovation (3)
  • BUS 272 - Behaviour in Organizations (3)
  • BUS 275 - Business in a Sustainable Society (3)

*one of these courses may be replaced by one of the courses listed below or with any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing at the 100- or 200-level.

  • BUS 216 - Introduction to Essentials of Business Communications (3)
  • ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
  • ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)
  • ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3)
  • ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3)
  • ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3)
  • ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3)
  • ENGL 115W - Literature and Culture (3)
  • ENGL 199W - Writing to Persuade (3)
  • PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)
  • PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)
  • PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic and Reasoning (3)
  • PHIL 120W - Moral and Legal Problems (3)
  • PHIL 150 - Great Works in the History of Philosophy (3)
  • WL 101W - Writing in World Literature (3)
  • WL 103W - Early World Literatures (3)
  • WL 104W - Modern World Literatures (3)
  • WL 105W - World Literature Lab (3)

Application Procedures

Applicants should apply to the faculty after they have completed the five required lower division courses. Students not accepted upon initial application may reapply. Unsuccessful applicants are permitted to appeal.

Application Deadlines


Visit https://beedie.sfu.ca/programs/undergraduate/business-minor/how-to-apply for application deadlines.

Double Degree Admission Requirements

Please refer to the double degree program page for details on the admission requirements.