SFU BUSINESS

GRADUATE BUSINESS
PROGRAMS
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MBA
The MBA is a full-time, 12-month program for
those with undergraduate degrees in areas
other than business, and less than five years of
professional work experience. Upon completion
of the program, students may enter a three- to
eight-month internship to gain essential
work experience.
MANAGEMENT OF TECHNOLOGY MBA
An MBA designed for those in the technology
sector, the MOT MBA enables engineers and
scientists to transition into management roles
or, as managers, enhance their understanding of
the unique demands of those sectors. This is a
part-time program with classes held Monday and
Wednesday evenings for 24 months.
EXECUTIVE MBA
For experienced managers, professionals and
emerging business leaders, the Executive MBA
is designed to develop leadership skills and core
capabilities in strategic analysis and change
management. Classes for this 19-month program
are held Friday and Saturday on alternate
weekends.
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Online delivery of graduate-level course work lets
people fit a study program into busy lives, move
forward in their careers and perhaps take the next
step into an SFU MBA program. The Graduate
Diploma is earned in 12 months of part-time
study.
MASTER OF
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
The Financial Risk Management program provides
rigorous training in all aspects of financial
risk management, and real-world experience.
Students gain hands-on experience by managing
an investment portfolio with a market value
in excess of $10 million. The program meets
the increasing global demand for skilled risk-
management professionals.
PHD
The PhD is designed for those who want to
develop strong research skills, publish and
instruct at leading academic institutions. Each
student is matched with a faculty member who
guides the student’s research in an area of
specialization based on their shared interests.
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MASTER OF GRADUATE DIPLOMA
MANAGEMENT OF
MBA FINANCIAL RISK EXECUTIVE MBA IN BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGY MBA
MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
Format/ 12 months full-time & 12 months full-time 19 months part-time, 24 months part-time, 12 – 24 months online
Length 3 - 8 month internship Friday & Saturday, Monday & Wednesday
alternate weekends evenings
Start Date September September September September January, May or September
Application April 1 for September start April 1 for September start April 1 for September start April 1 for September start • November 1 (January start)
Deadlines • March 1 (May start)
• July 1 (September start)
Ideally Early - mid career Early-mid career Mid - senior level Engineer/scientists General business
Suited For individuals with a facility management transitioning to exposure, with possibility
for quantitative finance management roles to transfer to MBA or MOT
Qualification • Non-business • Undergraduate • Undergraduate degree or • Undergraduate degree • Non-business
Requirements undergraduate degree degree in business, professional designation • Cumulative grade point undergraduate degree
• Cumulative grade point commerce, economics, (CA, PEng) average of 3.0 (a 75% or • Cumulative grade point
average of 3.0 (a 75% or mathematics, physics or • 10 years of work “B” average) average of 2.5 (3.0
“B” average) other suitable programs experience with • At least 2 years of preferred)
• 2 - 5 years of work • Cumulative grade point 4 years of management related work experience • Undergrad course in
experience average of 3.0 (a 75% or experience • GMAT (minimum 550, math or statistics with
• GMAT (minimum 550, “B” average) • GMAT (minimum 550, AWA 5.0) "B" minimum
AWA 5.0) • GMAT (minimum 550, AWA 5.0) • English proficiency • English proficiency
• English proficiency AWA 5.0) • Current employment in a
• Preference is given to management position
candidates with two or • English proficiency
more years of related
work experience
• English proficiency
Tuition $27,600* $26,000* $47,500* $31,000* $14,000*
Plus ~$2,000 textbooks Plus ~$2,000 textbooks Tuition includes Plus ~$2,000 textbooks Text books are included
Optional international trip books, Friday night
~$3,500 accommodation downtown,
meals on class days, and
off-site orientation and
workshops

Contact 778.782.5013 778.782.5013 778.782.5013 778.782.5013 778.782.5013

mba@sfu.ca mfrm@sfu.ca emba_program@sfu.ca motmba@sfu.ca gdba@sfu.ca
business.sfu.ca/mba business.sfu.ca/mfrm business.sfu.ca/emba business.sfu.ca/mot business.sfu.ca/gdba

* Subject to approval by SFU’s Board of Governors.

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OF BUSINESS
Simon Fraser University
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 1W6

GRADUATE PROGRAMS
778.782.5013
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SFU Business is accredited by both AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS
(European Quality Improvement System). Only 50 business schools worldwide carry both EQUIS and AACSB
accreditation. SFU Business is signatory to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

Printed November 2010. For the most current program information, please check our website.