Simon Fraser University Canada

Simon Fraser University opened its doors in 1965 atop Burnaby Mountain to embark on a bold academic journey that challenged convention and embraced change.

The University, named after explorer Simon Fraser, has been rated as Canada’s best comprehensive university five times in the annual rankings of Maclean’s magazine and has consistently placed at, or near, the top of the publication’s national evaluations.

Located in greater Vancouver, BC, site of the 2010 Winter Olympics, the University now has three campuses, over 25,000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels and boasts an alumni network of 80,000 world wide.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Deciding which university to attend is tough. There are so many things to consider. Does the university have a good reputation? Are its programs flexible enough to let you choose the courses you need? What about working while you learn? Are there services that will help you find work and equip you with the tools to be successful? What kinds of courses will you take? What kinds of jobs will they prepare you for?

We know you’ve got a lot of questions. We’ll provide answers that we think will help you make the decision to choose SFU’s Bachelor of Business Administration. We welcome qualified students who will thrive in this highly-regarded program. You can choose from a mix of core business studies and specializations based on your individual interests. In creating your future, SFU offers the flexibility to custom create your degree.

You’ll be challenged and supported throughout your studies. SFU’s excellent faculty members make sure you’ll develop well-rounded knowledge and skills through a variety of lectures and tutorial instruction. Our unique tutorial system ensures that students experience the benefits of a small group learning environment.

To enhance your ability to achieve your future career aspirations, you’ll want to take full advantage of our comprehensive career services. Or, participate in co-operative education and/or international exchange opportunities. This work experience is invaluable when applying for that first position. You can also join one of many student business clubs to participate in business-related activities that will fuel your future career growth.

SFU BUSINESS students are a select, carefully chosen group. In the BBA program, you’ll develop your knowledge and skills in core business studies, and choose your specializations in one or more of seven areas, customizing your degree to suit your interests and future career plans.

There are many programs to choose from when completing a degree in Business Administration. You can complete a Major, Joint Major, a Minor or an Honours degree. You can pursue a Joint Major with other departments such as Computing Science or Geography. One of our unique programs is a Joint Major in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Business Administration, which prepares students to work in emerging biotechnology enterprises.

All programs comprise two stages. The first stage is made up of lower division requirements, group requirements and electives. This stage aims to balance qualitative and quantitative courses and expose you to a broad range of topics. The last half of your degree consists of core business courses, concentration courses, upper-level requirements and electives. In this second stage, you ill gain depth and specialize in one or more areas of business. As a program graduate, you’ll hold a prestigious business degree and be welcomed into our strong alumni network throughout the business community and beyond.

At SFU, the choice is yours.
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree at SFU is built on flexibility. You can choose your timeframe for completing your degree, choose your area of concentration, or choose your joint major. The university’s trimester system lets you choose the timing that suits you best to complete your degree. Do it in four years, accelerate your degree by attending year-round, or take time out for a semester in a co-op internship, to work or travel — it’s your choice. Because many of our courses are held in the evening, you can even work part time while you complete your degree.

Specialize: Choose your area(s) of concentration

Accounting

Finance

International Business

Management and Organization Studies

Management Information Systems

Management Science

Marketing

Joint Majors
Choice is also available if you want to earn your degree with a joint major in another discipline. Choose from:

• Communication
• Computing Science
• Economics
• Geography
• Latin American Studies
• Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
• Psychology

SFU BUSINESS @ Surrey
SFU BUSINESS opened the Surrey campus in 2004. In addition to specializations in Marketing and Finance, SFU Surrey students may concentrate in Entrepreneurship or Management and Technology. These new concentrations feature specialized courses, including new venture planning, project management, managing technological innovation, leadership for innovation, and business intelligence.

BBA students at Surrey must first complete courses in the TechOne program as preparatory knowledge for business. TechOne is an integrated, cohort-based program for students seeking to major in business, computing science, engineering or interactive arts and technology. It consists of 30 credits of required and elective courses taken over two semesters. TechOne is full-time study and students are required to register for 15 credits of course work per term.

After their first year of preparatory study, business students begin to take core instruction in all business areas including accounting, marketing, finance, human resources management, operations, information systems, economics, law, and the application of business policy to local and international markets. After gaining this comprehensive business background, they will take courses in their senior years in order to specialize in one of the areas of concentration.

For more detailed information on these areas and career options, check our website at www.sfubusiness.ca/bba