Undergraduate BBA Major Admission Requirements College or University Transfer
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Spring 2023 to Summer 2024
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Fall 2024 onwards
SFU Beedie’s admission requirements for transfer students are changing, starting for our Fall 2024 admission intake. Review the updated requirements if you are planning to transfer for Fall 2024, onwards.
Requirements: Summer 2023 to Summer 2024 Admission
You’ve researched our programs, explored our opportunities, and know SFU's Beedie School of Business is where you want to be. Continue your undergraduate education with us and get the tools and knowledge needed to launch your career in business. Your SFU Beedie story begins here.
This application is for you if you are:
- Applying to SFU and the Beedie School of Business for the Fall 2023, Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 terms, AND
- Transferring 24 or more college/university credits (except from Fraser International College) and have not completed any coursework at SFU
If you have 0-23 credits of transferrable post-secondary coursework, your application is eligible for consideration under our High School Admission pathway.
SFU Requirements
To gain admission to Simon Fraser University, you must fulfill 3 admission requirements:
- Minimum of 24 credits of transferable post-secondary coursework
- English language and literacy requirements
- Quantitative and analytical skills requirement
SFU Beedie School of Business Admission Requirements
College / University Transfer applicants are competitively selected for admission by:
- Attaining good academic standing (CGPA ≥ 2.00)
- Completing all 8 required courses for admission (minimum grade of C-)
- Attaining a Business Admission GPA of 2.80 or higher on the 8 required courses
We have 2 admission pathways depending on your Business Admission GPA. Use our GPA Calculator to calculate your Business Admission GPA. Applicants must have final grades for a minimum of 5 of the 8 required courses, with the remaining (up to 3) in progress by the document deadline.
To navigate the application process with confidence, we strongly encourage you to consult with our Admissions & Recruitment team before starting your application.
Required Courses
List of Required Courses
The following 8 required courses are used to calculate your Business Admission GPA:
- BUS 232 Business Statistics (or BUEC 232, or ECON 233, or STAT 270)
- BUS 237 Introduction to Technology Management
- BUS 251 Financial Accounting I
- BUS 272 Behaviour in Organizations
- ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomics (or ECON 113)
- ECON 105 Principles of Macroeconomics (or ECON 115)
- MATH 157 Calculus for the Social Sciences I (or MATH 151, 154, or 150)
- One of: Any 3- unit transferable ENGL course or PHIL 100W, 105, 110, 120W, 150 or WL 101W, 103W, 104W, 105W
Repeated courses
Of the required courses, a maximum of 2 of the 8 courses may be repeated 1 time each for admission.
Should you repeat more than 2, the best 2 are used to calculate your Business Admission GPA. We evaluate subsequent repeated, required courses based on the letter grade achieved on the first attempt at the course.
Please note that SFU considers the following courses to be course-equivalents:
- BUS 232, BUEC 232 and ECON 233
- MATH 157, MATH 151, MATH 154 and MATH 150
As such, if a student takes MATH 157 and then takes MATH 150, this would be considered a course repeat in the admission evaluation.
Minimum grade in each of the required courses
Admission to SFU Beedie School of Business requires a minimum C- (C minus) grade in each of the required courses. This complies with the graduation requirements outlined in the SFU Calendar.
If you have achieved a grade lower than a C- in your first attempt at 3 of the 8 required courses, you will not be eligible for admission consideration to the program as only 2 repeats are permitted.
Associate Degree Holders
Please note BC Associate of Arts or Science degree holders will not receive a 0.25 GPA point reduction on the 8 required courses. Associate Degree holders are required to attain 2.80 on the 8 required courses.
GPA Only (3.30 or Higher)
Students with a 3.30 or higher Business Admission GPA may be eligible for direct admission without completing a Supplemental Application. A minimum of 5 out of the 8 courses must be complete, with all remaining courses listed as in-progress on their transcript by the document submission deadline.
If you have completed admission requirements during the Spring 2020 term, please refer to our Pass Equivalent grade FAQ to determine your eligibility for consideration under the GPA Only Admission pathway.
Applicants with a 3.30 or higher Business Admission GPA that are not in good standing or have been required to withdraw from a former post-secondary institution, are required to complete the Supplemental Application as part of their admission evaluation. Please see the SFU Admission webpage for more information on the SFU admission requirements for applicants that are not in good standing or have been required to withdraw.
GPA with Supplemental Application (2.80 - 3.29)
Students are invited to submit an online Supplemental Application if they have 2.80 - 3.29 Business Admission GPA. A minimum of 5 out of the 8 courses must be complete, with all remaining courses listed as in-progress on their transcript by the document submission deadline.
Students from this pathway are competitively selected for admission based on a combination of academic performance and their Supplemental Application. Should you decide not to complete the Supplemental Application, you will only be considered using the GPA-Only entry requirements.
Supplemental Application
The Supplemental Application brings to life your experiences, personality, and communication skills. It is your chance to share a complete picture of who you are and why an SFU Beedie education is right for you. There is a fee of $89.63 CAD to submit your application.
Learn more about the Supplemental Application including how best to prepare, what makes a strong application and answers to common questions by reviewing our Supplemental Overview page.
Transfer Credits
The SFU Admissions Department will assess your transfer credit and a maximum of 60 credits can be transferred. Students within British Columbia (B.C.) should refer to the BC Transfer Guide for course transferability. Sometimes, to gain transfer units for a single course, two or more courses must have been completed at your current college/university. Simon Fraser University supports the Pan-Canadian Protocol on transferability of first and second year courses from any recognized Canadian university.
Students outside of B.C. should consult with SFU Admissions via the SFU Future Students portal for guidance on course transferability. Students may be encouraged to submit detailed course outlines in order for the SFU Admissions Department to assess specific course transfer credit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What terms can I apply to?
The Beedie School of Business accepts applications for our Fall (September), Spring (January), and Summer (May) terms for students applying through the College or University Transfer pathway.
Can I apply for a Joint Major or Business Concentration at the time of application?
No. Applicants are able to apply for a Joint Major program or declare a Business Concentration(s) once they have been accepted to the program. More information on our nine concentrations, including Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Strategic Analysis and more, can be found here.
How are applications assessed?
The SFU Admissions Department requests, receives, and reviews all documents (e.g. transcripts, IELTS, SAT etc.) for admission. Required documents for admission can be reviewed in your Student Center once you have submitted your application through EducationPlannerBC.
If your application is placed within the GPA with Supplemental Application category, your Supplemental Application will be evaluated by SFU Beedie’s Supplemental Evaluation Committee. Applicants will be competitively selected for admission based on a combination of their academic performance and Supplemental Application.
How will I know if SFU Admissions has received my documents?
You may review your item statuses by reviewing the To Do List in your Student Center. Items that have been received by SFU Admissions will have a green check mark.
What is the competitive GPA?
Applicants must present a minimum 2.80 Business Admission GPA on the 8 required courses to be eligible for admission consideration. Please also refer to the minimum GPA requirements for admission consideration to SFU.
What does a minimum 5 out of the 8 required complete, with up to 3 in-progress mean?
To be eligible for admission consideration to the Beedie School of Business, applicants must have final grades for a minimum of 5 of the 8 required courses, with the remaining (up to 3) in progress by the document deadline.
Final transcripts with completed coursework will be required before offers of admission are finalized; all 8 required courses must be successfully completed prior to starting your studies at the Beedie School of Business. If you are missing 1 of the 8 required courses, you will not be eligible for admission consideration.
What if I plan to apply for Fall (September) admission but will be taking courses over the Summer?
Fall applicants may complete up to 3 outstanding admission courses over the Summer term. Be sure to report August as your end date in the EducationPlannerBC application so that SFU Admissions can request for an updated transcript that shows your Summer course enrollment.
I’m not sure if I have the 8 required courses, can you review the courses I’ve taken for transfer credit?
If your previous institution is in British Columbia, you can use the BC Transfer Guide to review how your courses transfer to SFU. Be sure to put Simon Fraser University as the receiving institution in the course search (e.g. from Douglas College to SFU).
Courses from institutions outside of British Columbia are evaluated by SFU Admissions for transfer credit after you’ve submitted your EducationPlannerBC application. More details can be found above under the Transfer Credits section.
What do I do if I don’t have the 8 required courses?
You may complete any missing courses at another institution (review the BC Transfer Guide for eligible courses), or apply to another Faculty at SFU and if admitted, pursue our Internal Transfer admission pathway for current SFU students.
What if I have more than 2 repeats?
You may only repeat 2 of the 8 required courses 1 time each for admission.
If more than 2 required courses are repeated, the best 2 will be used to calculate your Business Admission GPA. We evaluate subsequent repeated, required courses based on the letter grade achieved on the first attempt at the course.
If you have achieved a grade lower than a C- in your first attempt at 3 of the 8 required courses, you will not be eligible for admission consideration to the program as only 2 repeats are permitted.
I have a cluster course from my current institution (i.e. 2 courses at my current institution = 1 of the 8 required courses). How will you calculate my letter grade for this course?
We use a weighted average to calculate the letter grade for cluster transfer courses.
Example 1: Courses With Equal Weight
DOUG ACCT 1110 (3) + DOUG ACCT 1210 (3) = SFU BUS 251 (3) & BUS 1XX (3)
(6 units at Douglas College = 3 units for BUS 251 and 3 units for BUS 1XX at SFU)
If a student received an A+ in ACCT 1110 and a B+ in ACCT 1210, the following calculation would be made:
4.33 GPA points x (3 units/6 units) + 3.33 GPA points x (3 units/6 units) = 3.83 GPA points, which will be applied to BUS 251 (3 units)
Example 2: Courses With Different Weights
LANG STAT 1181 (3) + LANG STAT 1182 (1) = SFU BUS 232 (4)
(4 units at Langara College = 4 units for BUS 232 at SFU)
If a student received an A+ in STAT 1181 and a B+ in STAT 1182, the following calculation would be made:
4.33 GPA points x (3 units/4 units) + 3.33 GPA points x (1 unit/4 units) = 4.08 GPA points, which will be applied to BUS 232 (4 units)
I have taken more than one ENGL/PHIL/WL courses. Which one will you use in my admission evaluation?
We will use the course which is most advantageous, keeping in mind our repeated course policy above.
I have “P” or “Pass Equivalent” grade from the Spring 2020 term. How will this impact my application?
Please review our Pass/Fail grade FAQ.
When will I receive my Supplemental Application invitation?
You will not receive an invitation to complete the Supplemental Application until all required documents on your To Do List have been submitted and evaluated by the SFU Admissions Department in order to calculate your GPA.
To ensure timely access to the Supplemental Application, you are encouraged to submit your documents well in advance of the document deadline. Be sure to frequently monitor the email address you provided to SFU for your Supplemental Application invitation.
I have questions about the Supplemental Application. Where can I find more information?
For questions about the Supplemental Application, please refer to our Supplemental Overview page.
I am applying through the Aboriginal Undergraduate Admissions pathway. Can I use the Supplemental Aboriginal Undergraduate Admissions Form in lieu of the Beedie Supplemental Application?
Yes. SFU Beedie School of Business applicants in the GPA with Supplemental Application category with a complete and eligible Supplemental Aboriginal Undergraduate Admission form are not required to submit the Beedie Supplemental Application. Connect with SFU's Indigenous Student Recruitment team for details on the application process.
How much is tuition?
Tuition and fees vary depending on the subject area and number of units taken per term. Please see the SFU Typical Costs page to calculate your tuition estimate per term.
Students have access to a wide variety of funding options, and SFU Beedie students earned $2.8 million last year!
Learn more about your funding options.
When will I get an update on my application?
Applications are evaluated on an ongoing, rolling basis. Please ensure you submit your documents, and any other To Do List items in a timely manner. Updates on your admission status will be visible in your Student Center.
Why was my application denied?
Admission to the Beedie School of Business is based on multiple factors, including the number of spaces we have available in our program and the size and competitiveness of the applicant pool. College/University Transfer Applicants are able to view their specific cancellation reason in goSFU by clicking through the Admissions panel at the bottom of your Student Center. If you require further clarification as to why your application has been cancelled, please contact our office at bsb_admit@sfu.ca.
I want to appeal my admission decision. Where can I find more information on the appeal process?
If you have been offered admission to your alternate choice program at SFU, you may submit an appeal to the Beedie School of Business Appeals Committee provided you meet eligible grounds for an appeal. Please review appeal eligibility and instructions on our website.
If you are not accepted to your alternate choice program, or did not indicate one, appeals may be submitted to the SFU Senate Appeals Board. Details on this process can be found on their website.
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