Leader,
changemaker,
big picture thinker

The SFU Beedie Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is an academic and career pathway for curious, independent thinkers. It is an education uniquely your own, with a personal selection of concentrations, courses, experiences and complementary activities tailored to your goals.

• Build a personalized skillset to stand apart through any combination of our nine diverse areas of concentration in your final two years. Blend experience-based learning, group projects, and independent work within a flexible curriculum of core business and critical thinking skills.
• Expand your knowledge across disciplines. Add a certificate, joint major, or minor to your degree, and signal to employers that you are agile, inventive and ready to lead.
• Local and global experience-based education supports your growth inside and outside the classroom. Put learning and theory into action and build a worldwide network of connections through Co-op opportunities, International Exchange, Case Competitions, and more.
• Harness the power of community. Strong connections with local and international partners provide insights into the realities of leadership and strategic decision-making. It’s straight-from-the-source feedback from those on the frontlines of the modern business landscape. Our ties with the business community mean you benefit from experience-based opportunities and support from business professionals invested in your success.
• Experiences, friendships, and community contributions play equal parts in shaping your future. Enrich your learning through 250+ clubs, a thriving student society, case competitions, and countless leadership and community opportunities. Whether you are a high school student entering your first year or a transfer student from another institution, customized orientations for each incoming class help develop your SFU Beedie community from the start.
• Learn from the best. Our faculty, lecturers, and instructors are respected thought leaders defining business in the 21st century. Faculty use their research skills to advance their understanding of complex issues, and as accomplished teachers, they bring the latest ideas into their classrooms.

Study what, where, and when you want with customizable program options, day and evening classes, and campuses across the lower mainland. Whatever your goals, our trimester system lets you balance your studies while gaining work experience: Complete your degree in four years, take a term off for Co-op, International Exchange, or pursue a joint major with another SFU faculty.

• Program Length: 4 years, full time
• Academic Year: September-August
• Academic Terms Per Year: 3 (Fall, Spring, Summer)
• Admission Entry: Every term*
• Experiential Learning Terms: Ability to complete Co-op or International Exchange in any of the three terms.
• Classes Offered: Day and night; Burnaby and Surrey campuses.

* Note: there is no admission to summer term for high school applicants

Visit the SFU Student Services website for a detailed international and domestic undergraduate tuition fee breakdown.

Financing

The SFU Beedie School of Business connects you with financial advising and support through scholarships, bursaries, awards, and information on programs that can meet your needs. In 2023/24 alone, over $3.1 million dollars in scholarships, awards, and bursaries were earned by SFU Beedie students.

Funding opportunities available to SFU Beedie students may be needs-based, merit-based, GPA-dependent, or driven by individual student initiatives. These include:

• Scholarships recognizing outstanding academic achievement
• Bursaries awarded and based on demonstrated financial need
• Awards acknowledging outstanding achievements or contributions to the community
• Loans and government assistance, such as student loans, grants, and lines of credit
• Work Study programs that connect you with the SFU community
• Paid Co-op study opportunities
• Part-time work on- and off-campus
• Paid Internships
• Teaching Assistantship, Research Assistantship

Learn more through our Fund Your Degree page.

Academic Advising

Professional advisors are ready to assist with your academic questions and concerns. Not sure which concentration(s) to pick? Unsure how to add a certificate or minor, or which electives will enhance your technical or creative problem-solving skills? Get guidance and strategies to help you achieve your educational goals, seize opportunities, and connect you with resources tailored to your needs. An Academic Advisor can help you plan your upcoming term or chart your unique degree pathway.

Student Engagement & Development

Develop your future network of business leaders and foster lifelong connections through student clubs, business case competitions, conferences, leadership programs, and more. Learn everything you need to know about each of these opportunities with support from SFU Beedie’s Student Engagement & Development Office.

Career Management Centre

The Career Management Centre works exclusively with BBA students, offering resources and services to assist with lifelong career management. Focused on your future career success, we offer one-on-one advising, workshops, career talks, company tours, mentoring, networking opportunities, recruitment events, job postings and more.

Co-operative Education (Co-op)

Take advantage of one of the largest Co-op programs in Western Canada. Network with potential employers, gain career-related experience and learn real-world skills while earning a salary. SFU Beedie has co-op opportunities at home and abroad, and the eCoop program allows you to work full-time on your very own start-up, complete with mentorship and space from Coast Capital Savings Venture Connection.

For more details, visit the SFU Beedie Co-op website.

Office of International Programs

Gain a global perspective and immerse yourself in international business practices through International Exchange, field schools, and other initiatives. To learn more about studying at one of our 65+ partner universities worldwide, visit the Study Abroad website.

The SFU Beedie School of Business is based in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia—Canada’s Asia Pacific Gateway and a growing hub for international trade, entrepreneurship and technology. As a BBA Major student, you can complete your core business courses at either Burnaby or Surrey, with industry events and special lecture series available in the heart of downtown Vancouver.