Undergraduate Business Program

Sample Course Planners

These sample course planners assume that a student is pursuing a Major, taking five courses per semester and attendig two of the three semesters offered per academic year. Many students do not adhere to this schedule due to work and and other committments.

The Beedie School of Business is noted for its flexibility in degree completion, which allows students to create a semester plan that meets their particular needs. Students have the choice of beginning and/or completing the BBA program at either the Surrey or Burnaby campus.

For a PDF of the Course Planner, click here.

First Year (Burnaby Campus option)

The first year of the BBA program consists of preparatory study which includes required and elective courses.

In the first year of study at the Burnaby campus, BBA students complete required courses and elective courses of their choice. It is recommended that students limit their enrollment to 3-4 courses in their first semester at SFU to ensure a successful transition.

Scholarship students should review the conditions of their award for the number of credits they must enrol in.

First Term	Second Term
MATH 157-3	BUS 251-3
ECON 103-4 / ECON 105-4
ENGL/PHIL course (from requirement list*)
BUS 201-3 (mandatory only for BusOne students)	ELECTIVE
Optional additional course

*Engl/Phil course = one of Engl 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 199 or Phil 001, 100 or 120.

First Year (Surrey Campus option)

In the first year of study at the Surrey campus, BBA students complete required courses and elective courses in:

BusOne (recommended pathway)
Explorations
Science Year One

First Term
Business via BusOne	Business via Exploration	Business via Science Year One (General)**
MATH 157-3		MATH 150-4 - / 151-3 / 154-3
ECON 103-4 / ECON 105-4
Engl/Phil course (from the requirement list)	Two of: EXPL 110-3, EXPL 120-3, EXPL 130-3, EXPL 140-3	BISC 101-4 / EASC 101-3
Bus 201-3		PHYS 100-3 / 140-4
Optional additonal course		CHEM 121-4

**Science Year One students should consult with their program advisor for different course options.

Second Term
Business via BusOne	Business via Exploration	Business via Science Year One (General)**
Bus 251-3
Econ 103-4 / Econ 105-4
Engl/Phil course (from the requirement list)	EXPL 150-3 or EXPL 160-3	BISC 102-4
ELECTIVE		MATH 152-3 / 155-3
Optional additional course		Phys 140-4 / 141-4

These integrated elective courses provide a good knowledge base for business students.

Second Year

The second year of the BBA program also consists of preparatory study which includes required and elective courses.

First Semester	Second Semester
BUEC 232-4	BUS 254-3
BUS 272-3	BUS 207-3
BUS 237-3	Elective
Elective or One of: ENGL 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 199 or PHIL 001, 100, or 120 (if not done in first year)
Optional additional course

Third and Fourth Years

In third and fourth year, students select one or more areas of concentrations. During third year, students complete the core business courses as well as some courses towards their concentration(s). In their final year, students take classes exclusive to their concentration(s) and any outstanding elective requirements.