📖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

This program teaches various analytical methods in business and industry, focusing on technological solutions. You'll take courses from Statistics, Computing Science, Math, and Business, honing your problem solving skills to be able to make evidence-based decisions from data.

📖Program Curriculum

Lower Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 55-57 units.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Students complete all of

BUS 200 - Business Fundamentals (3)
BUS 217W - Critical Thinking in Business (3)
BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)
BUS 272 - Behaviour in Organizations (3)
COMPUTING SCIENCE
Students complete all of

CMPT 120 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (3)
CMPT 125 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II (3)
CMPT 225 - Data Structures and Programming (3)
CMPT 276 - Introduction to Software Engineering (3)
CMPT 295 - Introduction to Computer Systems (3)
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING SCIENCE
Students complete both of

MACM 101 - Discrete Mathematics I (3)
MACM 201 - Discrete Mathematics II (3)
DATA SCIENCE
Students complete

DATA 180 - Undergraduate Seminar in Data Science (1)
MATHEMATICS
Students complete 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 both of

MATH 152 - Calculus II (3)
MATH 208W - Introduction to Operations Research (3)
and one of

MATH 232 - Applied Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 240 - Algebra I: Linear Algebra (3)
STATISTICS
Students complete all of

STAT 240 - Introduction to Data Science (3)
STAT 260 - Introductory R for Data Science (2)
STAT 261 - Laboratory for Introductory R for Data Science (1)
and one of

BUS 232 - Business Statistics (3)
STAT 201 - Statistics for the Life Sciences (3)
STAT 203 - Introduction to Statistics for the Social Sciences (3)
STAT 205 - Introduction to Statistics (3)
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a minimum of 43-44 units.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Students complete all of

BUS 343 - Introduction to Marketing (3)
BUS 360W - Business Communication (4)
BUS 439 - Analytics Project (3) *
BUS 445 - Customer Analytics (3) **
*For this course, Data Science students are eligible for a prerequisite waiver for BUS 345, 437, 445, 462, 464, 90 units. Students should consult with their program advisor.

**For this course, Data Science students are eligible for a prerequisite waiver for BUS 336. Students should consult with their program advisor.

COMPUTING SCIENCE
Students complete all of

CMPT 300 - Operating Systems I (3)
CMPT 307 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
CMPT 353 - Computational Data Science (3)
CMPT 354 - Database Systems I (3)
CMPT 454 - Database Systems II (3)
MATHEMATICS
Students complete one of

MATH 308 - Linear Optimization (3)
MATH 309 - Continuous Optimization (3)
STATISTICS
Students complete one of

ECON 333 - Statistical Analysis of Economic Data (4)
STAT 302 - Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data (3)
STAT 305 - Introduction to Biostatistical Methods for Health Sciences (3)
STAT 350 - Linear Models in Applied Statistics (3)
and both of

STAT 403 - Intermediate Sampling and Experimental Design (3)
STAT 452 - Statistical Learning and Prediction (3)
and one of

STAT 445 - Applied Multivariate Analysis (3)
STAT 475 - Applied Discrete Data Analysis (3)
STAT 485 - Applied Time Series Analysis (3)
Upper Division Recommended Courses
BUS 345 - Marketing Research (3)
BUS 362 - Business Process Analysis (4)
BUS 437 - Decision Analysis in Business (3)
BUS 440 - Simulation in Management Decision-making (4)
CMPT 308 - Computability and Complexity (3)
CMPT 310 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)
CMPT 373 - Software Development Methods (3)
CMPT 376W - Professional Responsibility and Technical Writing (3)
CMPT 405 - Design and Analysis of Computing Algorithms (3)
CMPT 417 - Intelligent Systems (3)
CMPT 419 - Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence (3)
MACM 316 - Numerical Analysis I (3)
MATH 343 - Applied Discrete Mathematics (3)
MATH 345 - Introduction to Graph Theory (3)
STAT 342 - Introduction to Statistical Computing and Exploratory Data Analysis - SAS (2)
STAT 445 - Applied Multivariate Analysis (3)
STAT 475 - Applied Discrete Data Analysis (3)
STAT 485 - Applied Time Series Analysis (3)

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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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