Sample Course Planners
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 |
ECON 103-4 / ECON 105-4 |
| ENGL/PHIL course (from requirement list*) | ENGL/PHIL course (from requirement list*) |
| BUS 201-3 (mandatory only for BusOne students) | ELECTIVE |
| Optional additional course | Optional additional course |
>> 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 |
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| Business via BusOne |
Business via Exploration |
Business via Science Year One (General)** |
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| MATH 157-3 | MATH 157-3 | MATH 150-4 - / 151-3 / 154-3 |
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| ECON 103-4/ ECON 105-4 |
ECON 103-4 / ECON 105-4 | ECON 103-4 / ECON 105-4 |
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| 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 |
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| Bus 201-3 | PHYS 100-3 / 140-4 |
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| Optional additonal course | Optional additional course | CHEM 121-4 |
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| Second Term |
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| Business via BusOne |
Business via Exploration |
Business via Science Year One (General)** |
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| Bus 251-3 | BUS 251-3 | BUS 251-3 | ||
| Econ 103-4 / Econ 105-4 |
ECON 103-4 / ECON 105-4 | ECON 103-4 / ECON 105-4 | ||
| Engl/Phil course (from the requirement list) |
EXPL 150-3 or EXPL 160-3 |
BISC 102-4 |
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| ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE |
MATH 152-3 / 155-3 | ||
| Optional additional course | Optional additional course | Phys 140-4 / 141-4 |
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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) |
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 | 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.
Core Business Courses:
- Bus 303-3 Business, Society and Ethics
- Bus 312-4 Introduction to Finance
- Bus 336-4 Data and Decisions II
- Bus 343-3 Introduction to Marketing
- Bus 360W-4 Business Communication
- Bus 393-3 Commercial Law
- Bus 374-3 Organization Theory
- or Bus 381-3 Introduction to Human Resource Management
- Bus 478-3 Strategy
- Accounting - Honors
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Operations Management
- Marketing
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