Full-Time MBA 

at Simon Fraser University, Burnaby

Beedie School of Business of Simon Fraser University offers a full-time MBA program. The MBA programme of SFU is recognised globally and it attracts thousands of students each year from all over the world. To get into this programme you need:

• Undergraduate Degree with a GPA of at least 3.0/4.33
• GMAT or GRE
• They require a min. GMAT score of 550. and also accept the GRE exam (min. score of 155 in each section)
• Following the completion of an undergraduate degree, applicants should have a minimum of two years of full-time professional job experience.
• A current CV detailing academic experience, employment experience, professional association memberships, and volunteer and community activities.
• Two professional references
• Essay
• Language proficiency-

  IELTS (academic)

  - An overall band score of 7.0 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.5 in each section

  Pearson Academic (PTE)

  - Overall 65; minimum 60 in each section

• Official Documents

The Simon Fraser University MBA program is offered at SFU Beedie School of Business. SFU Full-time MBA programme is one of the best MBA programs in Canada. This programme provides you with the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and skills to transform businesses. SFU Beedie is among only 1% of business schools worldwide with dual accreditation by AACSB and EQUIS. SFU Beedie is ranked among the top ten business schools in Canada.

Simon Fraser University was ranked 11th in Canada for business programs in the 2023 Maclean's rankings. The Simon Fraser University MBA ranking is 201-250 in QS World University MBA ranking 2023.

As per an unofficial source, Simon Fraser University acceptance rate is 77%. The moderate percentage shows that the university is moderately lenient towards students during admission, which does not mean they accept everyone.

As per the official statistics for 2024, over 37,000 students attended Simon Fraser University, of which more than 8,000 were international students from 133 countries. Simon Fraser University provides professional experience to students and prepares them for the future. It offers a co-op education programme to build hands-on experience, local and international schools and exchanges, volunteer stewardship activities, and leadership training.

The acceptance rate at SFU is around 77%. This means that SFU is somewhat selective at the time of admission. Students seeking admission to this university should have a good academic record. Those who want to study UG courses must have completed Class 12 education. Whereas, those who want to take admissiont o Master's courses, they have should have a Bacheor's degree. 

The Simon Fraser University requirements for international students depends on where you're currently studying, and at what level. We have shared below the general requirements for students to apply for Simon Fraser University admission:

Requirements for Undergraduate courses

·      English Language Requirements - IELTS – Academic (6.5 with no less than 6.0)/ TOEFL iBT (88 or above with no less than 20 in each of the four components)/ PTE Academic (65 with no less than 60 in each components)/ Duolingo (125 or above)

·      Quantitative and Analytical Skills Requirements – Must score a minimum of 50% in Standard XII level Math for admission

·      General Admission Requirements – Submit your academic transcript which includes interim standard XII level marks

·      Additional requirements as per the subject

Requirements for Graduate courses

·      English Language Requirements - IELTS – Academic (6.5 with no less than 6.0)/ TOEFL iBT (88 or above with no less than 20 in each of the four components)/ PTE Academic (65 with no less than 60 in each components)/ Duolingo (125 or above)

·      Quantitative and Analytical Skills Requirements – Must score a 60% or C in an approved grade 11 or grade 12 math course

·      General Admission Requirements – Must complete the full IB Diploma, including at least 3 HL courses

·      Additional requirements as per the subject

Individual programs focus on courses that are relevant to their discipline. This includes specific grade 11 and grade 12 courses that are needed to succeed in the first year at SFU.

The Simon Fraser University world ranking is also impressive. QS rankings are given below: 

Each year thousands of students from Canada and all over the world apply to SFU. However, Simon Fraser University is very selective in admissions.  With an acceptance rate of 59%,  it is slightly selective to get into Simon Fraser University. To get into Simon Fraser University students require to score anywhere between a 2.40 to 3.20 GPA. 

Tuition and expenses for an academic year are given for 2020-21. Tuition and fees are $31,460, Textbooks and supplies cost $2,350, a single residence room with meal plan cost $11,105, Medical insurance cost $850. This comes to a total of $45,765 for one session for an international student.