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Admissions

SFU Beedie is a globally recognized institution that attracts future business leaders, creatives, and visionaries. We embrace a holistic admissions approach that values applicants as individuals, considering their full range of experiences and achievements.

If you want to join a community of future changemakers, socially responsible leaders, movers and shakers then find out if you qualify for admission to the SFU Beedie MBA program. Here’s what it takes to get into the program.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree

An undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B) or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses from a recognized university. Please review the academic requirements for the country where you completed your degree.

*Candidates can upload unofficial transcripts during the application stage to expedite the process.

GMAT or GRE

Applicants are required to write one of the following tests: GMAT, GMAT Focus Edition, or GRE.

Recommended test scores

  • GMAT: 550
  • GMAT Focus Edition: 515
  • GRE: 155 in each section

At the application stage, candidates must upload unofficial test scores.

GMAT/GRE waiver policy

We have decided to consider GMAT/GRE waivers for the Fall 2024 intake of the Full-Time MBA program. Applications must be submitted in full, including all supporting documents uploaded to the online application form.

Candidates are required to meet one or more of the following requirements to be eligible:

  • Academic Merit with Quantitative Courses
    Completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with a minimum academic average of B or equivalent and completed a minimum of two quantitative courses in any degree with a minimum grade of B+ or equivalent.
  • Academic Merit without Quantitative Courses
    Completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD from a Canadian or American University with AACSB or EQUIS accredited University with distinction (CGPA of 3.5 or equivalent).
  • Academic Merit with Enhanced Work Experience
    Completed a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD with a minimum academic average of B combined with a minimum of five years of full-time post-graduation work experience.
  • Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) from SFU
    Started the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration at Simon Fraser University and have completed 2 of the following three courses: Financial and Managerial Accounting, Business Analytics and Managerial Finance with a grade of B or higher.
  • Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from another institution
    Completed a graduate diploma in business administration at a Canadian institution, combined with a bachelor's degree with a minimum academic average of B or equivalent, completed a minimum of two quantitative courses, and obtained a grade of B+ or higher in each quantitative course. Please note that course credits are not transferable to the SFU Beedie Full-Time MBA program.
  • Postgraduate Diploma or Post-Baccalaureate Diploma from Douglas College
    Completed a defined type of Post Degree Diploma or Post-Baccalaureate Diploma at Douglas College with a 3.0 CGPA or higher. For eligible diploma programs, contact mba@sfu.ca. Please note that course credits are not transferable to the SFU Beedie Full-Time MBA program.
  • CFA Level 1
    Completed any level of the CFA exam and a bachelor's degree with a minimum academic cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0/4.33 (B) or a grade point average of at least 3.33/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits or equivalent.

GMAT/GRE Waiver Process

Applicants who meet the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth criteria must complete the GMAT/GRE waiver form and attach the form to their application.

Applicants who completed the CFA Level 1 can provide proof of their CFA designation directly to the GMAT score section of the application.

GMAT/GRE waivers are not guaranteed. Approvals are made on a case-by-case basis. If a waiver cannot be granted, applicants will receive a notification that a GMAT or GRE is required for their application to move forward.

Resume & work experience

Applicants should demonstrate a wide range of experiences after completing an undergraduate degree. This can include substantial volunteer work, internships, and involvement in community organizations. Traditional work experience is valuable but not required, as we value diverse professional experiences and community engagement forms. Contact our admissions team for personalized guidance on your suitability for the program.

Submit a current resume that includes academic experience, work experience, memberships in professional associations, and volunteer and community activities.

References

You are required to submit contact information for two professional and/or academic references on the online application form. You can review the appraiser's form here.

Language proficiency

Please review the language requirements for your country of citizenship and/or the country in which you completed your degree.

The minimum university requirements for the seven test scores we accept are:

Internet-based TOEFL

90 with minimum of 20 in each category. In order to satisfy the requirement, applicants must achieve the scores listed above on a single test date. TOEFL MyBest (super-scored) results will not be used.

Paper-based TOEFL

580 and TWE 5

IELTS (academic)

Overall band score of 6.5 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.0 in each section

CAEL

Overall 70; minimum 60 in each section

Pearson Academic (PTE)

Overall 65; minimum 60 in each section

Cambridge English Qualifications

C1 Advanced - minimum score of 180
C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 180

Duolingo English Test

125 overall with a minimum of 105 in each section

Note: Candidates below the English Language requirements will be asked to retake the test.

Three video questions & one written response

You will be provided with a link to the KIRA Platform for you to complete these questions once you have started your application. You will be asked 4 random questions which are designed to allow the Admissions Committee to get to know you better.

Official documents

Transcripts

  • Official transcripts for credit courses from the Registrar of each post-secondary institution you attended must be sent directly from the institution to Segal Graduate School of Business. If the transcripts are issued to you, they must be signed and sealed by your post-secondary institution.

  • Please note: An official translation must be supplied for transcripts not in English or French. As part of the translation, an official translator must declare that they received an official, sealed copy of the transcripts they then proceeded to translate.

Transcripts may be sent electronically via a secure delivery service, such as Parchment, or directly from official institutional email addresses to gradap@sfu.ca. Otherwise, please arrange to have your transcript sent to the following address:

ATTN: SFU Beedie Admissions Team
Segal Graduate School – 3rd Floor
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6

Please note that each transcript is subject to review prior to acceptance.

GMAT or GRE scores

Applicants must instruct GMAT or GRE to send the original score report directly to the MBA Office,

  • GMAT: code 6G8-N3-47

  • GRE: Institution Code 7112 Department 4201

English scores

For TOEFL, SFU's Institution Code is 0999, a departmental code is not required. Code for TOEFL results: Department code 01; Institution code 0999.

For IELTS, log in to the website of the IELTS test centre and click 'Apply for additional TRFs' in the left-hand menu of your results page. Fill out the application form online

In India, the British Council is able to transmit electronically to SFU. Please use the following information when submitting your test scores: Organization ID 2036 - Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC, V5A 1S6.

For all other scores, please follow the instructions outlined by our Graduate Studies office.

Application process

The Segal Graduate School is the home of our full-time MBA program where we have an average cohort of 50 brilliant and ambitious students who want to make a positive impact on business and society. Are you ready to join our SFU Beedie community of changemakers?

2025 Application deadlines

  • Round 1: November 14, 2024
  • Round 2: January 23, 2025
  • Round 3: March 13, 2025 (Recommended deadline for international students outside Canada)
  • Round 4: May 1, 2025 (Final round for international students outside Canada)
  • Round 5: May 29, 2025 (Final round for domestic and international students inside Canada)

The application system for Fall 2025 will open August 15.

Step 1: Review application requirements

Start by reviewing the MBA admission requirements and begin to gather the required documents ahead of the application deadlines.

View requirements

Step 2: Apply Online

Create an account

In this step, you’ll need to create an account within our application system. Once your account is created, you can save your application progress and continue where you left off.

Create your account

The application fee is $110 CAD for students with Canadian transcripts or $150 CAD for students with international transcripts.

Step 3: Upload your documents

It's time to upload your documents to your online application. Your application advisor will provide you with a link to complete a Kira video assessment. Upon completion of the Kira assessment and when all your documents have been uploaded, your application will be considered complete and will enter the formal review process.

Application advice

Unofficial documents are acceptable for the initial admission review. Official documentation will be requested only if an offer of admission is issued.

Within 21 days* of receiving your acceptance letter, a non-refundable deposit of $2,000 CAD must be submitted. This deposit reserves your seat in the MBA program and will be applied towards your tuition. Graduate students can pay by credit card or through Flywire through the graduate student online application system.

*this timeline is subject to change as we get closer to final round deadlines

We begin reviewing applications for interview consideration as soon as we have received all application components. Candidates will hear back on an interview decision within two weeks of application completion.

If you have any questions during the application process or cannot apply online, please contact the MBA office at mba@sfu.ca

The Early Career cohort is now a part of the full-time MBA. All applicants are invited to apply directly to our full-time MBA as discussed above.

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