More than a degree
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Your pathway to an MBA
Delivered fully online, the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) lets you balance work and study while applying new skills in real time to make an immediate impact on your career. Earn a strong credential and build a pathway toward an MBA at SFU Beedie. No GMAT required.
Ready to grow your career? Apply now!
Start Dates: January, May, September
Program highlights
- Delivered 100% online, so you can study from anywhere
- Designed for busy professionals, our part-time structure lets you immediately apply what you learn on the job.MBA Level courses taught by expert faculty who bring both cutting-edge research and real-world industry expertise.
- Seamlessly transfer your courses into our MBA programs (options include the Full-Time MBA, Flexible MBA and Management of Technology MBA) when you’re ready to take the next step.
Download the brochure to learn more about the curriculum, laddering options and admission requirements.
#1
Comprehensive university in Canada
100%
of GDBA courses are eligible to transfer into the MBA
1%
Of all business schools are double accredited
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Hear what our alumni have to say
"With the online option, everything is done synchronously. In class, there was lots of opportunity to interact with the instructor and the other students through lectures, breakout rooms, presentations, and group work. So every class is part of trying to create that connection for the cohort."
Sarah Clarke, MBA Alumnus
Manager, B.C. Cancer Medical Staff Engagement Society
“The immediate impact of the GDBA has been a change in the way I approach my day professionally. I am equipped to make better decisions. My confidence level has been elevated significantly, and I am enjoying a new sense of optimism in my career.”