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College/University Transfer
Requirements
This application is for you if you have attempted 24 or more transferable college/university credits (except from Fraser International College) and have not completed any coursework at SFU.
If you have attempted fewer than 24 transferable post-secondary credits, your application is eligible for consideration under our High School Admission pathway.
Admission evaluation
To gain admission to 91ÅÝܽ and the Beedie School of Business, you will be competitively selected and must satisfy the following:
- ³§¹ó±«â€™s English Language and Quantitative Skills requirements
- A minimum 2.67 cumulative average (CGPA)
- Completion of the Supplemental Application
By the document submission deadline, you must have:
- 24 or more transferable credits complete or in-progress
- The 4 required courses completed with a minimum C- grade
You will be evaluated for admission on your CGPA on all attempted transferable coursework and the Supplemental Application. If a course has been repeated, the highest course attempt will be used in the CGPA calculation.
Required Courses
- ECON 103 Principles of Microeconomics (or ECON 113)
- ECON 105 Principles of Macroeconomics (or ECON 115)
- MATH 157 Calculus I for the Social Sciences (or MATH 150, 151, or 154)
- One of: Any 3- unit transferable ENGL course or PHIL 100W, 105, 110, 120W, 150 or WL 101W, 103W, 104W, 105W
Standard letter grades are required in all 4 required courses.
Transfer Credit
The SFU Admissions Department will assess your transfer credit and a maximum of 60 credits can be transferred. Applicants within British Columbia should refer to the for course transferability. Students outside of British Columbia may be encouraged to submit detailed course outlines in order for the SFU Admissions Department to assess specific course transfer credit.
Supplemental Application
Your grades matter, but so do your experiences, achievements and communication skills. The Supplemental Application brings to life your experiences and personality. It is your chance to share with us a complete picture of who you are, and why an SFU Beedie education is right for you.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I need the four required courses complete before applying?
The 4 required courses assess fundamental qualitative and quantitative skills, are commonly used for business school admission, and are built into the first year of our BBA program. These courses are built into the first year of our BBA program.
What courses should I take prior to admission?
Aside from the four required courses, you have the flexibility to choose the remaining courses that satisfy the 24 transfer credit minimum to apply to SFU. Students wishing to stay on-track with our first year BBA requirements are encouraged to review our Degree Checklists by year.
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/University Transfer pathway.
Can I apply for a joint major or business concentration at the time of application?
No. Applicants apply for a Joint Major program or declare their Business Concentration(s) once they have been accepted and start the program. Our program is designed to give you foundational knowledge in the different concentration areas so that you can discover your passions and align future career goals before you begin to deepen your knowledge in your chosen field. We encourage BBA students to declare their concentration by their third year.
More information about our nine concentrations including Accounting, Marketing, Finance, Strategic Analysis and more, can be found here. Once you've been admitted, connect with a Beedie Academic Advisor to plan your next steps.
How will I know if SFU Admissions has received my documents?
What do I do if I don’t have the four required courses?
You may complete any missing course(s) at another institution (review the for eligible courses), or apply to another Faculty at SFU and if admitted, pursue our Internal Transfer admission pathway for current SFU students.
Why was my application denied?
Admission to SFU Beedie 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 . If you require further clarification as to why your application has been cancelled, please contact our office at bsb_admit@sfu.ca.
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