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Business Administration at Simon Fraser University
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) · Beedie School of Business · Burnaby campus
What average do you need for SFU Business Administration?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. SFU works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Accounting, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Strategic Analysis.
What courses do you need?
SFU's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG3U English (Grade 11)
- MCF3M Functions and Applications or MCR3U Functions (Grade 11)
- One of SBI3U Biology, SCH3U Chemistry, SVN3M Environmental Science or SPH3U Physics (Grade 11)
- ENG4U English (minimum 70%)
- MHF4U Advanced Functions
- One of
- A Math 4U course
- A Science 4U/M course
- A Social Studies 4U/M course
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Beedie School of Business Supplemental Application (description of achievements in the last four years, references; fee $95.12)
- Optional
- Diverse Qualifications Admission profile and reference letter (optional; only if your grades do not show your full potential)Due 28 February 2027
How much does SFU Business Administration cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $6,600 first yearGoes up in later years
- Student fees
- $1,100 to $1,400 first year
- Residence and meals
- $15,000 first yearFirst year
What do business and commerce graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for British Columbia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does SFU Business Administration lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Financial AnalystRead the numbers behind a company or a deal and tell people what they mean. A degree, then years of exams.$90kTypical pay4 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Marketing SpecialistGet people to notice, want and buy a product. A diploma or degree, a portfolio, and results you can measure.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Affiliate MarketerYou earn a small commission when people buy through your links. Most earn little, and the few who earn a lot built an audience first.$1kTypical income1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AI Automation Agency OwnerYou build AI (artificial intelligence) chatbots, voice agents and automations for small businesses. A new market that needs real technical and sales skill.$3kTypical income1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study business and commerce?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| AccountingUNBC, British Columbia | Minimum 65% average (English 12 plus four more Grade 12 courses) | $6,231 |
| Bachelor + Master of ManagementUBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $7,901 |
| Bachelor + Master of ManagementUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (General)TRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in AccountingTRU, British Columbia | No admission average published: open admission with Grade 12 graduation and English 12 (ENG4U) at 73% or more | $4,953 |
| CommerceUBCO, British Columbia | No average published; 67% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
| CommerceUVic, British Columbia | Estimated admission average: minimum 85% (based on the required grade 12 courses) | $6,544 |
| Commerce (UBC Sauder School of Business)UBC, British Columbia | No average published; 70% overall is the minimum to be considered | $6,201 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab) (sfu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: sfu.ca (opens in a new tab) (sfu.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Simon Fraser University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.