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Know your degree

Learn about the BBA degree and requirements. Track your degree progress and map out each term to achieve your academic goals. The resources below can provide you with a better understanding of the BBA degree structure, requirements, and experiences. They can be leveraged to help you plan, allowing you to make informed decisions on your academic journey.

*Optional Integrated Learning Experiences

Participation in optional integrated learning experiences may increase the time it takes to complete the BBA degree program. Students are encouraged to consult respective student service areas to determine how these experiences will fit into their overall degree plan.

Please consult the SFU Academic Calendar and/or the BBA degree checklist for details on each of the BBA program requirements listed. Visit the BBA Curriculum page for more details on our BBA degree structure and course requirements.

Declare your concentration

Looking to declare your concentration? Please complete this form.

Declare your concentration

Future students

If you are currently studying at another university, college, or secondary school, please email us or visit our Admissions page.

Admissions

Degree requirements

SFU Calendar

The degree requirements for our Business Programs are found on the SFU Academic Calendar. We encourage you to refer to the Academic Calendar based on your term of admission when planning your courses.

Degree Checklist by Year

The Degree Checklist is a visual guide to help you track your requirements for the BBA degree. It is essential to confirm your progress and plan your courses for the upcoming terms.

Review the requirements checklist that matches your year of admission to the BBA Major program:

Are you unsure which checklist applies or if you can move years? Don’t see your admission year listed? Connect with an Academic Advisor.

Apply to a concentration

You have nine concentrations to choose from for your Business program. To declare your area of concentration, you must:

  • Be a declared Beedie School of Business Student (pursuing a business major, honours, joint major, joint honours, our double degree program).
  • Have completed 45 units or are set to complete 45 units within the term of application.

Please note: The requirement term of your concentration will always be the term in which you declare your concentration. For example, if you declare your concentration on May 15, 2026, you will be required to follow the concentration requirements in the Summer 2026 SFU Academic Calendar.

Please use the Concentration Application Form to declare your concentration.

Concentration Declaration Form

Concentration Declaration Periods and Deadlines

Declaration Periods Enrollment Period
January 15 - February 22 Summer Enrollment
May 15 - June 15 Fall Enrollment
September 15 - October 15 Spring Enrollment

Concentration FAQs

Please note: Content is pending.

Track your degree progress

Advising Transcript

An advising transcript gives you a snapshot of your academic history at Simon Fraser University and can help map out your remaining degree requirements. Please visit the SFU Transcript Page for instructions on generating an advising transcript.

Need help reading the transcript? Connect with our academic advisors! We can teach you how to read and interpret your advising transcript.

Academic Progress Report

The Academic Progress Report (APR) is an interactive course mapping tool designed to help you understand your degree and program requirements. It provides a starting point for making informed decisions about your academic program.