📖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

Innovation and Entrepreneurship training develops renewable competencies such as creativity and adaptability, team work and collaboration skills, communication and implementation; which prepare students for an employment landscape that is rapidly changing.

📖Program Curriculum

Students must complete the following, including foundational business courses, a capstone course, and additional coursework from a variety of disciplines.

Core Courses
Students will complete all of

BUS 238 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3)
BUS 314 - Resourcing New Ventures (3)
BUS 338 - Foundations of Innovation (3)
BUS 361 - Project Management (3)
and one of*

BUS 477 - Startup Experience (4)
ENV 495 - Environmental Capstone (4) **
HSCI 495 - Applied Health Science Project (4)
IAT 430 - Make Change Studio III: Refinement and Production (3) ^ and BUS 476 - Make Change Studio IV - Promotion, Packaging and Launch - Launching a Design-Led Business (4) ^
IAT 499 - Graduation Project (6)
MSE 410 - Capstone Design Technical Project I (3) ^^ and MSE 411 - Capstone Design Technical Project II (3) ^^
Elective Coursework
Students# will complete two of*

BISC 373 - Brewing Science (3)
BUS 291 - Selected Topics in Business Administration (3) ***
BUS 292 - Selected Topics in Business Administration (3) ***
BUS 339 - Make Change Studio II - Iteration and Prototyping (4)
BUS 406 - Startup Accelerator (3)
BUS 443 - New Product Development and Design (3)
BUS 450 - Managing Emerging Opportunities (3)
BUS 453 - Sustainable Innovation (3)
BUS 490 - Selected Topics in Business Administration (1) ***
BUS 491 - Selected Topics in Business Administration (2) ***
BUS 492 - Selected Topics in Business Administration (3) ***
BUS 493 - Selected Topics in Business Administration (3) ***
BUS 494 - Selected Topics in Business Administration (3) ***
BUS 495 - Selected Topics in Business Administration (4) ***
CA 381 - Thriving as a Cultural Entrepreneur (3)
CMNS 425 - Applied Communication for Social Issues (4)
CMPT 120 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (3)
CMPT 320 - Social Implications - Computerized Society (3)
HSCI 130 - Foundations of Health Science (4)
HSCI 305 - The Canadian Health System (3)
HSCI 312 - Health Promotion: Individuals and Communities (3)
IAT 330 - Make Change Studio I: Introduction (3)
IAT 333 - Interaction Design Methods (3)
IAT 431 - Speculative Design (3)
IAT 481 - Special Topics in Interactive Arts and Technology (Science) (3)
MSE 110 - Mechatronics Design I (3) or MSE 111 - Mechatronics for non-Engineers (3)
POL 150 - Science, Policy, and Innovation (3)
POL 457W - Technology and Innovation Policy (4)
PUB 101 - Publication of Self in Everyday Life (3)
PUB 201 - The Publication of Professional Self (3)
PUB 212 - Public Relations and Public Engagement (3)
PUB 456 - Institutional and International Event Planning and Management (4)
# Students completing a bachelor of business administration may not use business courses to meet the requirements of this section.

* Substitutions with appropriate course content may be possible with permission from the Beedie School of Business.

** ENV 495 will only count toward this certificate when offered as part of Change Lab. Students are to consult with a Faculty of Environment advisor before enrolling in this course.

*** When offered as a selected topics course in innovation and entrepreneurship.

^ Make Change Studio

^^ Technology Entrepreneurship @ SFU

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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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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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