📖Introduction

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. With a mission to be Canada's most community-engaged research university, SFU offers a comprehensive range of programs across disciplines including arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, health sciences, and more. SFU is known for its innovative curriculum, interdisciplinary approach, and commitment to social responsibility. Students at SFU benefit from a supportive and inclusive learning environment, cutting-edge research opportunities, and a vibrant campus life surrounded by the natural beauty of British Columbia.

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📚About the Program

Seek out opportunities to differentiate yourself as you journey through your undergraduate degree and prepare to enter the job market. Combine your interest in business with a passion for communication. Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Arts You may opt for a bachelor of business administration degree from the Beedie School of Business or a bachelor of arts degree from the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology. Faculty requirements will be governed by the faculty in which you choose to complete a degree.Students may opt for a bachelor of arts degree from the Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology, or a bachelor of business administration degree from the Beedie School of Business. Faculty requirements will be governed by the faculty in which the student chooses to complete a degree. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Students complete 120 units, as specified below.

Lower Division Requirements
Business Lower Division Requirements
Students must complete all of

BUS 217W - Critical Thinking in Business (3)
BUS 237 - Introduction to Business Technology Management (3)
BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)
BUS 254 - Managerial Accounting I (3)
BUS 272 - Behaviour in Organizations (3)
and one of

BUS 232 - Business Statistics (3)
ECON 233 - Introduction to Economic Data and Statistics (3)
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
and one of

BUS 207 - Managerial Economics (3)
ECON 201 - Microeconomic Theory I: Competitive Behavior (4)
and one of

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

ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)
ECON 115 - Introduction to Macroeconomics (3)
and one of

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)
MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3)
MATH 157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences (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.

Communication Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of

CMNS 110 - Introduction to Communication Studies (3)
CMNS 120W - Creativity and Communication Across Media (3)
CMNS 130 - Communication and Social Change (3)
and at least five 200 level CMNS courses including

CMNS 201W - Empirical Communication Research Methods (4) * or CMNS 201 - Empirical Communication Research Methods (4) *
CMNS 202 - Design and Method in Qualitative Communication Research (4)
CMNS 221 - Media and Popular Cultures (3)
and any

two 200 level CMNS courses.

* completion of this quantitative (Q) course satisfies part of the University's Q requirement.

Upper Division Requirements
Business Core Courses
Students complete all of

BUS 303 - Business, Society and Ethics (3)
BUS 312 - Introduction to Finance (3)
BUS 393 - Commercial Law (3)
BUS 478 - Strategy (3) ^
and one of

BUS 374 - Organization Theory (3)
BUS 381 - Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)
BUS 360W is recommended but not required. BUS 360W will be waived as a prerequisite for 400 division business courses for those in approved business joint programs, provided that an alternative approved upper division W course is in progress, or has been completed. Students should consult with a Beedie School of Business Academic Advisor for further information on obtaining a waiver.

BUS 360W must be completed at Simon Fraser University in accordance with the WQB requirements.

^ Must be completed at Simon Fraser University.

Marketing Required Courses
Students complete all of

BUS 343 - Introduction to Marketing (3)
BUS 345 - Marketing Research (3)
BUS 347 - Consumer Behaviour (3)
Business 400 Division Requirement
Students must complete at least one 400 division BUS course worth a minimum of three units, chosen from the marketing concentration listed under the business major program.

Business Concentration Requirement
Students may choose to complete one or more business concentrations by meeting the concentration requirements listed on the business major page of the calendar.

Communication Upper Division Requirements
Students complete six upper division CMNS courses (minimum of 24 upper division units) including

CMNS 425 is recommended but not required.

Directed study and field placement courses may not be used to meet this requirement.

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🏫About Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University (SFU) is a leading Canadian institution located in Burnaby, British Columbia. Known for its innovative spirit and commitment to interdisciplinary education, SFU offers a broad range of programs in areas such as arts, sciences, business, communication, engineering, and health sciences. With a strong focus on research, community engagement, and experiential learning, SFU prepares students to tackle complex societal challenges and make a positive impact in their chosen fields. The university's stunning mountain-top campus provides an inspiring backdrop for academic exploration and personal growth.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

933 RMB

Tuition fee:

34,644 CAD per year

103,932 CAD in total

Insurance is 868 CAD.

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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