📖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

If you want to study the intersection of computing skills and business administration in decision making, then you will be interested in this program. Study data communications, operating systems and database structures.This program is offered co-operatively by the Beedie School of Business and the School of Computing Science. In general, students are expected to meet the requirements of both the department and the School with respect to admission, continuation and graduation requirements. Students may opt for a bachelor of science from the Faculty of Applied Sciences, or a bachelor of business administration from the Beedie School of Business. Faculty requirements will be governed by the faculty from which the student chooses to complete a degree. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Lower Division Requirements
Students complete 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 either both of

CMPT 120 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (3) *
CMPT 125 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II (3) *
or both of

CMPT 130 - Introduction to Computer Programming I (3) *
CMPT 135 - Introduction to Computer Programming II (3) *
and all of

BUS 217W - Critical Thinking in Business (3)
BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)
BUS 254 - Managerial Accounting I (3)
BUS 272 - Behaviour in Organizations (3)
CMPT 225 - Data Structures and Programming (3)
CMPT 276 - Introduction to Software Engineering (3)
CMPT 295 - Introduction to Computer Systems (3)
MACM 101 - Discrete Mathematics I (3)
MACM 201 - Discrete Mathematics II (3)
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 157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences (3)
and one of

MATH 152 - Calculus II (3)
MATH 158 - Calculus II for the Social Sciences (3)
and one of

MATH 232 - Applied Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 240 - Algebra I: Linear Algebra (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)
* To aid your choice, prior to enrollment, consult a CS advisor

** 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

Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of

BUS 312 - Introduction to Finance (3)
BUS 343 - Introduction to Marketing (3)
BUS 361 - Project Management (3)
BUS 468 - Managing Information Technology for Business Value (3) ^^
BUS 478 - Strategy (3) ^
CMPT 300 - Operating Systems I (3)
CMPT 307 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
CMPT 354 - Database Systems I (3) ^^
and one of

BUS 374 - Organization Theory (3)
BUS 381 - Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)
and one of

BUS 466 - Web-Enabled Business (3) ^^
CMPT 371 - Data Communications and Networking (3)
and 15 additional upper division CMPT units, excluding CMPT 301. At least one of the courses must be at the 400 division or above.

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

^^ BUS 362 will be waived as a prerequisite for BUS 466 and BUS 468, provided that CMPT 354 is in progress or has been completed for information systems in business administration and computing science joint major students. Students should consult with a Beedie School of Business Academic Advisor for further information on obtaining a waiver.

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.

Degree Choice
Upon successful completion of the above requirements, students will be awarded a bachelor of business administration degree, offered by the Beedie School of Business.

To be eligible for a bachelor of science degree, offered by the Faculty of Applied Sciences, students complete all of the requirements listed above and two additional courses: MACM 316 and a course from the School of Computing Science’s table I, II, or III (excluding CMPT 301).

Table I - Computing Science Concentrations
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
CMPT 310 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)
CMPT 340 - Biomedical Computing (3)
CMPT 410 - Machine Learning (3)
CMPT 411 - Knowledge Representation (3)
CMPT 412 - Computational Vision (3)
CMPT 413 - Computational Linguistics (3)
CMPT 414 - Model-Based Computer Vision (3)
CMPT 417 - Intelligent Systems (3)
CMPT 419 - Special Topics in Artificial Intelligence (3)
CMPT 420 - Deep Learning (3)
COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA
CMPT 361 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)
CMPT 363 - User Interface Design (3)
CMPT 365 - Multimedia Systems (3)
CMPT 461 - Computational Photography and Image Manipulation (3)
CMPT 464 - Geometric Modelling in Computer Graphics (3)
CMPT 466 - Animation (3)
CMPT 467 - Visualization (3)
CMPT 469 - Special Topics in Computer Graphics (3)
COMPUTING SYSTEMS
CMPT 300 - Operating Systems I (3)
CMPT 305 - Computer Simulation and Modelling (3)
CMPT 371 - Data Communications and Networking (3)
CMPT 379 - Principles of Compiler Design (3)
CMPT 403 - System Security and Privacy (3)
CMPT 431 - Distributed Systems (3)
CMPT 433 - Embedded Systems (3)
CMPT 450 - Computer Architecture (3)
CMPT 471 - Networking II (3)
CMPT 479 - Special Topics in Computing Systems (3)
CMPT 499 - Special Topics in Computer Hardware (3)
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
CMPT 353 - Computational Data Science (3)
CMPT 354 - Database Systems I (3)
CMPT 362 - Mobile Applications Programming and Design (3)
CMPT 372 - Web II - Server-side Development (3)
CMPT 441 - Computational Biology (3)
CMPT 454 - Database Systems II (3)
CMPT 456 - Information Retrieval and Web Search (3)
CMPT 459 - Special Topics in Database Systems (3)
CMPT 474 - Web Systems Architecture (3)
PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES AND SOFTWARE
CMPT 373 - Software Development Methods (3)
CMPT 383 - Comparative Programming Languages (3)
CMPT 384 - Symbolic Computing (3)
CMPT 473 - Software Testing, Reliability and Security (3)
CMPT 475 - Requirements Engineering (3)
CMPT 477 - Introduction to Formal Verification (3)
CMPT 489 - Special Topics in Programming Languages (3)
THEORETICAL COMPUTING SCIENCE
CMPT 307 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3)
CMPT 308 - Computability and Complexity (3)
CMPT 404 - Cryptography and Cryptographic Protocols (3)
CMPT 405 - Design and Analysis of Computing Algorithms (3)
CMPT 406 - Computational Geometry (3)
CMPT 407 - Computational Complexity (3)
CMPT 409 - Special Topics in Theoretical Computing Science (3)
CMPT 476 - Introduction to Quantum Algorithms (3)
MACM 300 - Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata with Applications (3)
Table II – Application Courses
Currently no courses.

Table III – Computing Mathematics Courses
MACM 316 - Numerical Analysis I (3)
MACM 401 - Introduction to Computer Algebra (3)
MATH 308 - Linear Optimization (3)
MATH 340 - Algebra II: Rings and Fields (3)
MATH 343 - Applied Discrete Mathematics (3)
MACM 442 - Cryptography (3)
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.

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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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