Undergraduate Business Program

BusOne Program

Welcome to the Beedie School of Business

Welcome to the Beedie School of Business and the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program.

The SFU BBA program immerses students in the real dynamics of business, combining classroom, workplace and international experiences. The program lets you arrange these experiences to suit your goals and your lifestyle, and provides the support and guidance you need along the way. You graduate with exceptional business expertise AND the confidence to forge a successful business career.

Business via BusOne

A unique way to begin your Business degree.

The Beedie School of Business provides a unique first year experience to incoming Business students through an interdisciplinary program called BusOne. In this limited seat program, students will be supported as they transition from high school to university.

Students will participate in one hour weekly workshops in the Fall term and will be introduced to what it's like to be a SFU Beedie Business student. The weekly meetings will focus on three areas of growth: academic, personal and social. Topics that will be covered include career exploration, choosing a concentration, time management skills, study strategies, presentation skills, cooperative education, international opportunities, and much more!

Students are also encourage to participate in the United Way Challenge, in which teams create a product or service to sell at the Market on the Mezzanine event. Check out the Fall 2010 BusOne winners or the story from the Fall 2011 students.

Note: students will still be enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program. BusOne is an additional support service that is offered to new students (at no extra cost!).

What are the benefits to joining the BusOne program?

Students who join the BusOne program will experience:

• a supportive and engaging first year transition
• smaller class sizes with a focus on participatory learning
• increased contact with professors and staff members
• program planning and course selection guidance
• introduction to service areas and extra-curricular opportunities
• peer mentor support from senior Business students
• a challenge activity that will allow students to give back to the community

What do the current students say about BusOne?

Check out this video from the BusOne students!

What courses will I take in the BusOne program?

In the first year of study, BusOne students are encouraged to complete the following courses:

Where is the BusOne program offered?

The BusOne program is offered at both the Burnaby and Surrey campuses. However, the Surrey campus provides a more intimate experience due to the smaller class sizes. Students who begin their studies in BusOne at the Surrey campus often feel more comfortable in their first year at SFU. Also, these students will be given registration priority in Surrey campus classes.

What happens after the BusOne progam?

The BusOne program is for the Fall term only. After this time, participants will be free to take their courses at either the Burnaby or Surrey campus while they finish their degree requirements.

Who is eligible for the BusOne program?

All first year students who have been admitted into the Beedie School of Business.

Want to join the BusOne program?

Already admitted to SFU?

If you have been admitted into the Beedie School of Business and would like to join the BusOne program, please complete the online sign up form. Seats are limited, so apply early!  Registration for the Fall 2012 program will open in mid-May.

Not yet admitted to SFU?

If you are a prospective student, please see our admission requirements.

The Business via BusOne option for the Surrey campus will be on the SFU application form beginning Fall 2011. For the Burnaby campus BusOne program, please apply to Business and then contact Jennifer Beale (jennifer_beale@sfu.ca).