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Business Graduate Programs
Four programs leading to the MBA degree are offered: executive MBA, global asset and wealth management, master of business administration, and management of technology MBA.
The executive MBA program is a weekend program for mid-career managers or executives who want to continue working while studying in a collegial environment. The program takes a general management perspective; it focuses on organizational and decision-making processes that cut across functional divisions.
The global asset and wealth management program (GAWM), designed in co-operation with the financial community, provides expertise in the engineering and architectural aspects of investment management. Students obtain top-notch engineering skills through courses in economic theory and the science of asset allocation and security selection. They will also develop skills in the architectural side of investment management through courses in client relationship management, interpersonal communication, investment counselling and estate planning.
The Management of Technology program (MOT) is for those who already have at least two years of experience working in the technology sector and who are now considering a move into management. Students study part time over 24 months.
The MBA program provides broad-based and rigorous business training to prepare students for the global business world. Applicants should have non-business undergraduate degrees, and limited professional work experience, although work and life experiences will be considered for admission. The program is unique because it offers strong fundamentals to relatively inexperienced students over 12 months of intensive course work during three full-time terms, followed by a four-month internship.
The PhD program develops outstanding students in research and teaching for future employment at leading international academic institutions by designing a unique program of study under the guidance of their supervisor and the academic chair.
Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Segal Graduate School of Business, 500 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1W6, 778.782.5013 Tel, 778.782.5122 Fax,
E.W. Bukszar, Jr. BA (J Carroll), MBA, PhD (Arizona), 778.782.5195
Executive Director
D. Cross BA (Qu), MHA (Ott), 778.782.5023
The graduate diploma in business administration (GDBA) provides core business skills to those with an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than business. Delivered online over three terms, the GDBA is a convenient and practical alternative to a traditional classroom-based program and provides business fundamentals to improve career prospects.
Admission Requirements
The basic entry qualification is a degree from a recognized university in an area other than business administration, commerce or equivalent. A university level course in mathematics is required and three reference letters, preferably from supervisors or former professors. Candidates must be computer literate and familiar with the Internet. The program requires a strong command of the English language. Applications are assessed as they are received.
Application
Candidates must submit the following documentation.
• 91ÅÝܽ’s Application for Admission to the Graduate Diploma Program in Business Administration
• official transcript of undergraduate grades (mailed directly from the granting institution)
• three confidential letters of reference (mailed directly from the referees)
• TOEFL and TWE test scores, if applicable. Applicants must complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Written English (TWE) if their first language is not English and/or their national language is other than English. The minimum University requirement for test scores is: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 7 on the Academic Modules; or TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test) with an overall score of 88 or better with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (listening, speaking, writing, reading); or TOEFL CBT (Test of English as a Foreign language computer based test) with a minimum score of 230 including a minimum essay score of 5.
• a recent passport style photograph
Diploma Requirements
Students complete 24 units from the following.
BUS 550-2 Financial Accounting
BUS 551-2 Managerial Accounting
BUS 552-4 Managerial Economics
BUS 553-2 Quantitative Business Methods
BUS 554-2 Management Information Systems
BUS 555-4 Managerial Finance
BUS 556-4 Marketing Management
BUS 557-4 Human Resource Management/Organizational Behavior
BUS 558-3 Special Topics*
BUS 559-4 Special Topics*
BUS 560 Directed Studies*
*requires prior permission of the academic director
Courses
The following BUS courses are offered for the graduate diploma: BUS 550, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 557, 558, 559, 560.
Academic Chair
E. Bukszar BA (J Carroll), MBA, PhD (Arizona)
Executive Director
D. Cross BA (Qu), MHA (Ott), 778.782.5023
This program provides broad-based and rigorous business training for the global business world. Applicants should have non-business undergraduate degrees, and limited professional work experience, although work and life experiences will be considered.
This unique program offers strong fundamentals to relatively inexperienced students over 12 months of intensive course work in three full-time terms, followed by a four-month internship. Students who completed the graduate diploma in business administration (GDBA) at a suitable standard will qualify for first term advanced standing. The program consists of required courses with no electives. Instead, four courses (designated with an asterisk) deepen and enhance core content. Course design will enable a significant course content individualization.
Admission
Entry is competitive. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Applicants must have an undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) (B average) or an undergraduate degree and the GDBA with a minimum 3.0 CGPA.
• official undergraduate transcripts mailed directly from the granting institution
• three confidential letters of reference mailed directly from the referees
• graduate management admission test (GMAT) results
• applicants whose primary language is not English, or whose previous education was conducted in another language, must submit evidence of satisfactory completion of a standardized English test that is acceptable to the University (see “1.3.2 Admission to a Graduate Diploma Program” on page 219). The minimum acceptable test scores are: TOEFL 88 with a minimum of 20 in each category (Internet based exam); or TOEFL 570 and TWE 5 (paper based exam); or TOEFL 230 (computer based exam) and IELTS with a 7.0 overall band score.
• a recent passport style photograph
• a current curriculum vitae
Financial Assistance
Entrance
scholarships, available on a limited basis, are awarded competitively.
See “Financial Aid for Graduate Students” on page 229
or visit www.sfu.ca
/dean-gradstudies/finaids/htm.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (GPA) (B average) and complete 45 units of prescribed courses as follows.
Course work follows three general themes: foundation (F), transformation (T) and exploration (E).
Term 1 Fall*
BUS 701-2 Strategy† (F)
BUS 702-3 Marketing Management (F)
BUS 703-3 Managerial Economics (F)
BUS 704-3 Leadership and Team Building* (T)
BUS 705-3 Financial/Managerial Accounting (F)
BUS 706-2 Data and Decisions (F)
Term 2 Spring
BUS 707-2 Ethical Decision-making (T)
BUS 708-3 Finance (F)
BUS 709-3 Managing Information (F)
BUS 710-3 Emerging Markets* (F)
BUS 711-3 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (F)
BUS 712-3 Cross-cultural Management (T)
Term 3 Summer
BUS 713-3 Essays† (E)
BUS 714-3 New Ventures * (E)
BUS 715-3 Operations Management (F)
BUS 716-3 Sustainability* (T)
Term 4 Fall
BUS 727-0 MBA Internship (E)
*specific course offerings determined annually
†pre-session course
GDBA graduates may apply for advanced standing for BUS 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 708. A minimum 3.0 CGPA in that diploma program is required.
Courses
The following courses are offered for this program: BUS 701, 702, 703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708, 709, 710, 711, 712, 713, 714, 715, 716. Courses from the other MBA programs may be used as substitutes for these courses at the discretion of the academic chair.
Academic Chair
A.R. Vining LLB (London), MBA, MPP, PhD (Calif)
Executive Director
D. Cross BA (Qu), MHA (Ott), 778.782.5023
This program is for experienced, mid to upper level managers and professionals seeking to improve their capacity to lead, think strategically, and manage change. The program emphasizes global business leadership skills, strategic analysis, and change management.
The program utilizes a cohort model where students complete courses in the same sequence, and student interaction and co-operation are emphasized. Study groups and project teams are an important aspect of the learning experience.
Because Executive MBA students pursue full-time careers, classes typically meet on alternate weekends, all day Friday and Saturday, and are held at Segal Graduate School of Business.
Admission Requirements
Applicants will be considered for admission based on the following criteria.
• current business experience, with a minimum of four to five years of managerial responsibilities
• GMAT (graduate management admission test) results
• academic qualifications, including an undergraduate degree (B average) or a professional designation (i.e. CA, CMA, CGA, PEng)*
• three letters of reference
All students must demonstrate proficiency in mathematics, and Excel. A statistics workshop is offered in the summer prior to the term start.
*While priority will be given to those with a university degree or a professional designation, a limited number of applicants may be admitted who do not hold a formal degree but possess exceptional business management qualifications.
The application deadline is April 1 for September enrolment in the same year.
Degree Requirements
To qualify for the MBA degree, students must maintain a minimum average grade of B (3.0 GPA) and complete 14 courses from the following list.
BUS 601-2 Data and Decision-Making
BUS 602-4 International Management
BUS 603-4 Structure and Change in Organizations
BUS 604-4 Organizational Change and Development
BUS 606-4 Finance
BUS 607-4 Strategy
BUS 610-2 Directed Studies in Business Administration
BUS 611-4 Directed Studies in Business Administration
BUS 612-4 Directed Studies in Business Administration
BUS 615-4 Marketing Management
BUS 621-4 Information Technology and Organizational Transformation
BUS 632-2 Operations Management
BUS 651-4 Managerial Economics
BUS 652-2 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 653-2 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 654-2 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 655-2 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 660-4 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 661-4 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 662-2 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 663-4 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 670-3 Financial Accounting
BUS 681-4 Leadership and Teamwork
BUS 688-4 Industrial Relations
BUS 689-4 Special Topics in Business Administration
BUS 691-2 Business and Government
BUS 696-6 Applied Project
BUS 698-4 Directed Studies in Business Administration
Students may substitute, at the discretion of the academic chair, equivalent courses from another 91ÅÝܽ graduate program for the 600 division courses listed above.
Courses
The following BUS courses are offered for the Executive MBA program: BUS 601, 602, 603, 604, 606, 607, 610, 611, 612, 615, 621, 632, 651, 652, 653, 654, 655, 660, 661, 662, 663, 670, 681, 688, 689, 691, 696, 698.
MBA (Global Asset and Wealth Management) Program
Segal Graduate School of Business, 500 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 1W6, 778.782.7962 Tel, 778.782.5122 Fax,
Academic Chair
A.D. Pavlov BSc (Sonoma), MBA (Thunderbird), MA, PhD (Calif)
Executive Director
D. Cross BA (Qu), MHA (Ott), 778.782.5023
The global asset and wealth management program (GAWM) was designed with the financial community to provide expertise in engineering and architectural aspects of investment management. Students obtain engineering skills through courses in economic theory and the science of asset allocation and security selection. They will develop skills in the architectural side of investment management through courses in client relationship management, interpersonal communication, investment counselling and estate planning. Internships within the financial services community may be available to outstanding students who are enrolled in the full time GAWM program.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have an undergraduate degree in business, commerce, economics, a professional designation such as a CFA, or successful completion of 91ÅÝܽ’s graduate diploma in business administration (GDBA). In addition, applications are considered based on the following.
• two to three years of work experience in the financial services industry
• a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score report
• three letters of reference from colleagues, supervisors or significant clients
• demonstrated English proficiency if an applicant has not graduated from an English speaking university or the applicant’s first language is not English
• in-person or telephone interview by the admissions committee.
Application
Students must submit the following documentation when applying for the GAWM MBA.
• 91ÅÝܽ’s Application for Admission to the GAWM MBA
• official transcripts of undergraduate grades (mailed directly from the granting institution)
• three confidential letters of reference (mailed directly from the referees)
• GMAT (graduate management admission test) results
• TOEFL and IELTS test scores, if applicable. Applicants must complete the test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if their first language is not English and/or their national language is other than English. The minimum University requirements for test scores is: IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 7 on the Academic Modules; or TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test) with an overall score of 88 or better with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (listening, speaking, writing, reading); or TOEFL CBT (Test of English as a Foreign language computer based test) with a minimum score of 230 including a minimum essay score of 5.
• a recent passport style photograph
Financial Assistance
A limited number of scholarships may be awarded annually from funds donated by the GAWM Business Council, subject to funding. See “Financial Aid for Graduate Students” on page 229 for information about scholarships and awards for graduate students.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B grade) and complete 42 units or more from the following list:
BUS 802-3 Foundations of Financial Economics
BUS 803-3 Financial Econometrics
BUS 804-3 Strategic Analysis For Wealth Management
BUS 805-3 Capital Markets
BUS 806-2 Client Relationship And Leadership Effectiveness I
BUS 807-2 Client Relationship And Leadership Effectiveness II
BUS 808-2 Client Relationship and Leadership Effectiveness Practice
BUS 809-3 Equity Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
BUS 810-3 Fixed Income Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
BUS 811-3 International Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
BUS 812-2 Tax and Estate Planning
BUS 813-2 Ethics, Wealth Management and the Securities Industry
BUS 814-3 Derivative Securities
BUS 816-3 Investment Policy
BUS 819-3 Final Project for GAWM Students
Courses
The following BUS courses are offered for the global asset and wealth management program: BUS 802, 803, 804, 805, 806, 807, 808, 809, 810, 811, 812, 813, 814, 816, 819, 823.
MBA (Management of Technology) Program
Academic Chair
E.W. Bukszar, Jr. BA (J Carroll), MBA, PhD (Arizona), 778.782.5195
Executive Director
D. Cross BA (Qu), MHA (Ott), 778.782.5023
This MOT program addresses high technology business sector needs, continuing the University’s long tradition of industry collaboration. Graduates will have a solid grounding in management theories and disciplines, particularly focused on topics relevant to an organization with technical core competencies. MOT MBA students work in enterprises that have advanced technology products or services. Most will have an undergraduate degree in a technical discipline; some will have an undergraduate business degree with technical work experience.
The program consists of six part-time terms including an industry-based final project.
Admission Requirements
For admission, applicants to the MOT MBA must have a four year undergraduate degree with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (B average). They must also meet the following criteria.
• a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in a technology firm or technology position
• graduate management admission test (GMAT) test results
• three letters of reference from colleagues, supervisors or significant clients
Application
The following are required to apply for admission.
• 91ÅÝܽ’s online Application for Admission to the MOT MBA
• official transcripts of undergraduate grades (mailed directly from the granting institution)
• three confidential letters of reference (mailed directly from the referees)
• GMAT (graduate management admission test) results
• English is the language of University instruction and communication so an applicant whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has been conducted in another language must demonstrate command of English sufficient to pursue graduate studies in the chosen field. Applicants normally will be required to achieve a satisfactory score on a standardized English test acceptable to the University. This test must include a writing component. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) including reading, writing, speaking, and listening components is acceptable for this purpose. The IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) is also acceptable. The minimum University requirements for test scores is TOEFL 88 with a minimum of 20 in each category (internet based exam), or TOEFL 570 and TWE 5 (paper based), or TEOFL 230 (computer based), and IELTS overall band score of 7.0
• a recent passport style photograph
• a current curriculum vitae
Financial Assistance
See “Financial Aid for Graduate Students” on page 229 for information on university scholarships and awards that are available to graduate students.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B grade) and complete 54 units (46 units if accounting and managerial economics are waived) or more from the following list:
BUS 750-4 Managing Technological Innovation
BUS 751-4 Managerial Economics†
BUS 752-4 Strategic Management of Technology-based Firms
BUS 753-2 Ethics and Corporate Responsibility
BUS 754-4 Marketing Tech-Based Products and Services
BUS 755-2 Topics in International Business
BUS 756-4 Strategic Use of Information and Knowledge
BUS 758-4 Business Operations Design
BUS 761-2 Leadership for the Technology Driven Enterprise
BUS 762-4 Project Management
BUS 763-2 Managing Self and Others: An Organizational Simulation
BUS 764-4 Financing the Organization
BUS 766-4 Managerial and Financial Accounting†
BUS 770-2 Special Topics
BUS 771-2 Special Topics
BUS 772-2 Special Topics
BUS 773-2 Special Topics
BUS 774-4 Special Topics
BUS 776-4 Special Topics
BUS 778-4 Directed Studies in Management of Technology*
BUS 780-6 Applied Project
*requires prior approval of the academic director
†corequisites may be waived for recent graduates in business or economics with prior approval of the academic director
Students wishing to complete the biotechnology management stream must successfully complete eight units of biotechnology specific courses as determined by the academic director.
Biotechnology management stream students are not required to complete two of the following courses.
BUS 756-4 Strategic Use of Information and Knowledge
BUS 762-4 Project Management
BUS 774-4 Special Topics in the Management of Technology
Courses
The following BUS courses are offered for the Management of Technology program: BUS 750, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 759, 761, 762, 763, 764, 766, 770, 771, 772, 773, 774, 776, 778, 780, 781.
MFRM (Financial Risk Management) Program
Academic Director
A.D. Pavlov BSc (Sonoma), MBA (Thunderbird), MA, PhD (Calif)
Executive Director
D. Cross BA (Qu), MHA (Ott), 778.782.5023
The rapid globalization of business and escalating volatility of financial markets has increased demand for professionals with skills to effectively manage financial and non-financial risks that are facing firms. The study of both types of risk makes the master of financial risk management (MFRM) unique in Canada. MFRM graduates will have a solid grounding in the fundamentals of finance, asset pricing, credit, market, operational and enterprise-wide strategic risk management. They measure, mitigate and learn to manage such risks in the global business arena. The program reflects current trends in the finance industry and continues the University’s heritage of innovation.
The program consists of three full-time terms.
Admission Requirements
Admission is based on the following.
• a four year undergraduate degree in business, commerce, economics, mathematics, physics or other suitable quantitatively oriented programs. Candidates holding a professional designation such as a PRM or FRM and evidence of strong mathematics competency would also be ideal candidates. Students with a strong mathematical aptitude who have completed the graduate diploma in business administration offered by the University would be qualified for admission consideration
• preference is given to qualified candidates with at least two years of work experience
• an in-person or telephone interview with the admissions committee
• proficiency in the English language.
The admissions committee reserves the right to waive qualifications in exceptional circumstances.
Application
Beyond general University graduate requirements, including demonstration of English language competency when an applicant’s previous education has been in a language other than English, applicants must submit the following documentation.
• application for admission to the MFRM program
• graduate management admission test (GMAT) score report or the graduate record exam (GRE)
• a transcripts of grades from a four year undergraduate degree, mailed directly from the granting institution
• three confidential letters of reference, mailed directly from the referees
• a recent passport style photograph
• a current curriculum vitae
Financial Assistance
See “Financial Aid for Graduate Students” on page 229 for information about scholarships and awards that are available to graduate students.
Degree Requirements
A minimum 3.0 grade point average (B grade) is required and completion of 42 units including
BUS 802-3 Financial Economics
BUS 803-3 Financial Econometrics
BUS 805-3 Capital Markets
BUS 810-3 Fixed Income
BUS 814-3 Derivative Securities
BUS 818-3 Advanced Topics in Business Finance
BUS 857-3 Numerical Methods
BUS 863-3 Operational Risk Management
BUS 864-3 Credit Risk Management
BUS 865-3 Market Risk Management
BUS 866-3 Enterprise-wide Strategic Risk Management
BUS 868-3 Perspectives on Risk and Insurance
BUS 869-3 Topics in Risk Management
BUS 870-3 Final Project
Courses
The following courses are offered for the master of financial risk management program: BUS 802*, 803*, 805*, 810*, 814*, 818, 857, 863, 864, 865, 866, 868, 869, 870.
*also offered for the MBA in global asset and wealth management
Academic Chair
D.C. Thomas BSc (Appalachian State), MBA (N Carolina), PhD (S Carolina), 3275 Segal Graduate School of Business, 778.782.7709 Tel
In a small cohort, students benefit from sharing experience with others studying in various areas of business through a small number of common core courses. In addition, students study in their area of specialization and research methods that are tailored to the needs of individual students and the research strengths of the faculty. Also included is a teaching development component involving a certificate program. This is for graduate students without substantial teaching experience, or for experienced teachers who wish to upgrade their skills.
Admission Requirements
The minimum doctoral admission university requirements are provided in “1.3.4 Admission to a Doctoral Program” on page 220. Students are admitted in the fall term only. A minimum GMAT score of 600 and 5 on analytical writing is required. Interviews and a statement of interest is used to determine fit between students and faculty.
Application
Students must submit the following when applying.
• 91ÅÝܽ’s graduate application form
• official transcript of undergraduate and graduate grades (mailed directly from the granting institution). It is advisable to include an unofficial copy of your transcript(s) with your application
• three confidential letters of reference using the Faculty of Business Administration PhD Reference Form, at least two of which are completed by faculty members at universities that comment on the student’s ability to conduct original research
• Faculty of Business Administration PhD Application Supplemental Information Form and Check List
• official score on the graduate management admissions test (GMAT). It is highly advisable to schedule testing well in advance of the application deadline. If available, please include an unofficial copy of the test result upon application.
English Language Competence
English is the language of instruction and communication at the University. An applicant whose primary language is not English or whose previous education was conducted in another language must demonstrate command of English that is sufficient to pursue graduate studies. Applicants normally will achieve a satisfactory score on a standardized English test that is acceptable to the University. This test must include a writing component. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) combined with the Test of Written English (TWE) are acceptable for this purpose. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also acceptable. The minimum University requirements are as follows.
• IELTS with a minimum score of 7 on the academic modules; or
• TOEFL iBT (internet-based TOEFL test) with an overall score of 88 or better with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (listening, speaking, writing, reading); or
• TOEFL CBT (computer-based TOEFL test) with a minimum score of 230 including a minimum essay score of 5
Degree Requirements
The program combines a small number of cohort courses, a research methodology minor, and specialty courses selected by the senior supervisor and the doctoral candidate’s committee to create a curriculum which will be flexible within certain limits.
Candidates typically complete three core courses, three courses in the research methods minor, and three to five courses in their specialized area as determined by their senior supervisor and doctoral committee. A research project with a pass/fail grade is required in the third term, and a candidacy exam. The candidate must fulfil the university qualifications regarding a thesis and its public defence.
Those who lack a business degree may, at the discretion of the PhD director, be asked to complete qualifying courses (see qualifying courses).
Core Courses (for all except finance students)
Students complete all of
BUS 980-4 Theory Development in Business Administration
BUS 981-4 Research Methods in Business Administration
BUS 982-4 Dissertation Development Workshop
Core courses will be offered once a year.
Core Courses (for finance students only)
Students complete all of
BUS 815/ECON 815-4 Portfolio Theory
ECON 803-4 Microeconomic Theory II
ECON 837-4 Econometric Theory I
Core courses will be offered once a year.
Research Methods Minor
The research methods minor area requires three research methods courses approved by both the PhD program director and the student’s senior supervisor. These courses are deemed pertinent to the student’s specific research. Other courses will be considered if they meet the needs of the PhD candidate. Examples of some possible courses are as follows.
ECON 835-4 Econometrics
ECON 836-4 Applied Econometrics
ECON 837-4 Econometric Theory I
ECON 838-4 Econometrics Theory IIA
EDUC 863-5 Quantitative Methods in Educational Research
EDUC 867-5 Qualitative Methods in Educational Research
PSYC 911-3 Research Design II: Research Studies
SA 857-5 Research Design Seminar
STAT 602-3 Generalized Linear and Nonlinear modelling
STAT 801-4 Statistics
STAT 802-4 Multivariate Analysis
STAT 805-4 Non-parametric and Discrete Data Analysis
STAT 806-4 Lifetime Data Analysis
These three required research methods courses will be completed in the first five terms. The student’s supervisor can add to, or substitute, minor courses in consultation with the director of the PhD program.
The Major: Specialization
These three to five courses are set and administered by the senior supervisor in consultation with the student’s PhD committee and the PhD program director. These courses can include Faculty of Business Administration graduate courses, directed studies courses, special topics, as well as approved graduate courses in other programs or universities. It is highly recommended that at least one of the major courses be given by the student’s senior supervisor. In special cases, the senior supervisor can recommend, in consultation with the PhD director, that the student complete fewer, or more, courses than required in the major. At least two courses should be offered at Simon Fraser University.
Qualifying Courses
Students without prior business education or those who lack some specific background, or combination of education and experience, may be required to complete qualifying courses after PhD program admission. These requirements are at the discretion of the PhD director in consultation with potential senior supervisors. The number of qualifying courses may vary widely depending on the student’s specific background and their intended area of study.
Third Term Project (Summer Project)
PhD students will generate a research project in their third term that will be graded by the senior supervisor on a pass/fail basis. The student can rewrite the project once. If the grade is still deficient, they will be asked to withdraw from the program. Those who pass the research project will present it in an open research presentations. Questions and answers emerging in this context should assist the student to develop their research.
PhD Comprehensive Exam
PhD students must pass a comprehensive exam in the sixth term of the program. This will include written examinations in each student’s major and methodology minor, followed by an oral exam.
Proposal Defence
Prior to registration in BUS 992, the candidate presents an oral thesis proposal defence. The PhD director assigns a faculty member who is external to the candidate’s committee, but within the faculty, to join in the examination. The exam will probe a written thesis proposal and may extend into the area in which the candidate intends to do their work. The senior supervisor, committee and external examiner will confer a pass/fail grade upon the candidate’s presentation and written work. Evaluator suggestions concerning improvement are expected. Those who fail the proposal defence are given one further opportunity at which to defend. A second failure requires withdrawal from the program. No candidate, unless given special permission, is permitted to complete a candidacy exam after the eighth term.
Thesis/Thesis Defence
Following “1.9 Preparation for Examinations” on page 224 of the Graduate General Regulations, the PhD thesis will focus on original research in one long narrative/empirical work or a series of papers.
Residence Requirement
The candidate must be enrolled and in residence at the University for a minimum of five terms. See “1.7.3 Residence Requirement for the Doctoral Degree” on page 223.
Teaching Option
PhD students without substantial teaching experience may complete the Certificate Program for Graduate Students in University Teaching and Learning — instructional development, teaching enhancement and a practicum — offered by the Learning and Instructional Development Centre. The program enhances and develops teaching skills. The practicum involves developing and delivering an undergraduate course in the Faculty of Business Administration.
Courses
The following BUS courses are offered for the PhD program: BUS 975, 976, 977, 978, 980, 981, 982, 983, 984, 985, 986, 987, 988, 989, 990, 991, 992
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