Qualifying for the Executive MBA program takes more than academic ability. We value your experience, skills and knowledge. Typical applicants are high-potential managers and executives looking for a new challenge outside of their current training and experience. They are professionals, consultants or entrepreneurs seeking new skills and knowledge, and are looking for a more strategic perspective and enhanced managerial competence. Schedule a personal meeting with the Executive Director.

The Executive MBA program Admissions Committee adjudicates applicants based on the following qualifications:

A)  Previous Education An undergrad degree in any discipline, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (75% or "B" average). 


A limited number of exceptional managers who lack a formal degree or professional designation, but have other outstanding qualifications may be admitted with the recommendation of taking specific university courses.

B)  GMAT

• Applicants must achieve a minimum test score of 550 on the GMAT including a minimum of 5.0 on the AWA section.
• Applicants who take their GMAT test after submitting their application should arrange to email (emba_program@sfu.ca) or fax (778.782.5122) their unofficial GMAT scores to ensure there is no delay in the application process as it takes up to 20 business days for official scores to arrive at SFU. The GMAT may be taken as often as desired, and SFU will only consider the highest score. The GMAT score is valid for five years from the exam date.
• Applicants must instruct GMAT to send the original score report directly to the Executive MBA Office, code 6G8-N3-44.

For more information about the GMAT, test locations in BC, and exam preparation, please CLICK HERE or download a copy of the GMAT FAQ.

C)  Work Experience

Applicants should have 10 years of work experience, with at least four of those years in a managerial or professional position (successful applicants manage accounts, a client base and/or a technology).  Your work and life experiences in addition to your grades and test scores are considered in the application review.

D)  Language Proficiency

All courses in the EMBA program are taught in English, therefore all applicants must be fluent in English.
English is the language of instruction and communication in the University. Accordingly, an applicant whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has been conducted in another language must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. Applicants normally will be required to achieve a satisfactory score on a standardized English test acceptable to the University. This test must include a writing component. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including reading, writing, speaking, and listening components, is acceptable for this purpose. The IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) is also acceptable. The minimum university requirements for test scores is TOEFL 88 with a minimum of 20 in each category (internet based exam), or TOEFL 570 and TWE 5 (paper based), or TOEFL 230 (computer based), and IELTS overall band score of 7.0; some graduate programs have higher requirements, as indicated in their section of this Calendar.

The Graduate Studies Application System must be used for your official application. Your application remains open for one week while you complete it.

If you have any questions during the application process or cannot apply online, please contact the Executive MBA office at 778.782.5013 or by email at emba@sfu.ca.

Pay the non-refundable $90 graduate application fee of $90 CAN (students with Canadian transcripts) or $125 CAN (students with international transcripts) by credit card (MasterCard or Visa).

Please note: If you do not complete your application or pay the $90 application fee ($125 for international applicants) within one week of application completion, your application will be cancelled. To pay the application fee, login at https://go.sfu.ca/goprd/gradapplication.html with your User ID and password and select 'Make a Payment' from the Application Services page.

Please deliver ALL supporting documents with your name and application number (which you also use as your login for the online application) to the Graduate Business Program office at the following address:

Executive MBA Program
Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
3rd Floor, 500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1W6

A)  GMAT Score Report from the Educational Testing Service with a minimum score of 550, including a minimum of 5.0 on the AWA section, code 6G8-N3-44. Applicants who take their GMAT test after submitting their application should arrange to email (emba_program@sfu.ca) or fax (778.782.5122) their unofficial GMAT scores to ensure there is no delay in the application process as it takes up to 20 business days for official scores to arrive at SFU.

B)  Official transcripts for credit courses from the Registrar of each post-secondary institution you attended is required to be sent directly to the Graduate Business program office. Only one copy is required from each institution. If the transcripts are issued to you, they must be signed and sealed by your post-secondary institution. We can accept photocopies of your transcripts if originals are not immediately available at this time; however originals must be sent prior to official acceptance.

C)  Letters of Reference: Submit three confidential letters of reference from supervisors, instructors, or significant clients. If possible, please include one academic reference. Please give each referee a copy of the "Guide for Appraisers of Applicants" (CLICK HERE), which provides information on what the admissions committee finds useful in its evaluation. All letters must be submitted by the referring person directly to the Graduate Business program office in sealed envelopes. Emails are not accepted.

D)  Resume: Please submit a complete resume showing employment, volunteer activities, education, and other appropriate information.

E)  Organizational chart with your position indicated on it, if available.

F)  Self Evaluation CLICK HERE

To check the status of your application, simply login at https://go.sfu.ca/goprd/gradapplication.html with your User ID and password and select "View Application Status" from the Application Services page.

Within 20 business days of receiving your acceptance letter, a non-refundable deposit of $1000 CDN must be submitted. This deposit reserves your seat in the Executive MBA program, and will be applied towards your tuition. Please make the cheque or bank draft payable to Simon Fraser University and send to the Graduate Business program office, once you have received a letter of acceptance.

Executive MBA Program
Beedie School of Business
Simon Fraser University
3rd Floor
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6