At a Glance
Student Profile
Individuals with undergraduate degrees in areas other than Business. Work experience of two or more years is prefered although exceptional candidates with fewer than two years of experience may be considered. As well as GMAT and GPA scores, we look for diversity in backgrounds, experience, and career objectives to enable us to assemble a first-class cohort of students.
Program Focus
The MBA program provides a foundation in business theory and practice, and adds relevant courses in ethics, sustainability, negotiations and new ventures. Classroom learning is complemented with experience in the workplace by means of an internship at the completion of the 12-month academic curriculum.
Format
The program operates on a cohort model. While students all take the same courses, a unique aspect of this program is the ability to create a customized learning path. Students are encouraged to complete assignments, projects and essays on industries, regions or companies matching their particular interests, enabling individuals to tailor the content of the program to meet their needs. By the completion of the MBA program and internship, students will have gained the knowledge, developed the confidence, and enhanced the connections necessary to take the next step on their career paths.
Length, Schedule and Start Date
The MBA program is a full-time academic program covering 12 calendar months, starting in September and completing in August, followed by a two-to-eight month internship.
The academic curriculum is the equivalent of an 18 - 24 month program compressed into an intense 12-month time frame. Students are in class approximately 17 hours per week. Their assignments, project work and reading requirements average another 30 hours or more per week. Students are strongly advised to forego even part-time employment during this program.
Applications are evaluated in the order in which they are completed. It is to your advantage to submit your complete application and all supporting documentation to avoid application peaks.
| Application Period | Round Deadline | Final notification on or before |
|---|---|---|
| Early Application Submission | February 15, 2012 | April 1, 2012 |
| Final Deadline | April 1, 2012 | May 15, 2012 |
If you are interested in applying after this deadline date, please contact the MBA office by email at mba@sfu.ca.
International applicants: please be aware that if you apply after April 1st, you may not get your study permit in time for this September start.
International Field Study Trip
Students have the option to include an international field trip to enhance their studies.
Discover the role your new skills play in business and the world. An optional field study trip exposes you to the cultural differences and challenges of working in an era when businesses span borders. You’ll explore the entrepreneurial mindset in a new ventures course, and demonstrate your understanding by writing essays drawing from the skills learned in your course work. After 12 months of academic classes, you will have the opportunity to put your skills to work in a three- to eight-month internship.
Qualification Requirements
| Criteria | Minimum Requirements | Competitive Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Achievement | A Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in a non-business field from a recognized University. A GPA of 3.0 (B) or better is required. An undergraduate degree and the graduate diploma in business administration (GDBA) with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is acceptable. | B+ or 76% or 3.3 GPA |
| Professional Experience | Two or more years of full-time work experience is preferred, although exceptional candidates with fewer than two years of experience may be considered. | More than 3.5 years of work experience |
| GMAT | Minimum 550. | 600 GMAT or higher |
| English Proficiency | Applicants whose primary language is not English, or whose previous education was conducted in another language, must submit evidence of satisfactory completion of a standardized English test. The minimum acceptable test scores are: TOEFL 88 with a minimum of 20 in each category (Internet based exam); or TOEFL 570 and TWE 5 (paper based exam); or TOEFL 230 (computer based exam) and IELTS with a 7.0 overall band score. | TOEFL 100; IELTS 8 |
| Maturity and Fit | Applicants’ readiness to succeed in the program will be assessed by means of a face-to-face interview, as well as a review of professional and personal experience, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and written submissions. |
Need to upgrade your qualifications?
Consider the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Tuition
This program is competitively priced at $31,500* for the program. Tuition does not include books, course materials or optional international field study trip. Allow approximately $2,000 for books and course materials. Field study trip costs are estimated at approximately $3,000.
*Tuition is subject to senate approval.
Find Out More:
At-a-Glance
- Full time
- 12 months
- Downtown Vancouver
- Cost: $31,500*
*Subject to senate approval.
Contact Us
778.782.3552
mba@sfu.ca