What are you capable of? The answer is here.

Were looking for a special group of people chosen for their sharp minds and diverse backgrounds. Our successful candidates will make a difference in the world and are not afraid to push themselves to their highest potential, but also understand that no one succeeds on their own. They recognize that leveraging the various strengths of their team is a crucial part of leadership. As part of this cohort, you will pull your own weight while bringing out the best in others. We have purposefully compressed 18 months of course work into a fast-paced, 12-month program, so you can return to the workplace as quickly as possible, a full year ahead of a traditional two-year MBA. It will require passion, commitment and hard work on your part. You invest a year and reap the rewards for the rest of your life.

You were not born to be a spectator.

A total conditioning program.

This new kind of MBA, one designed for students whose first degree is in a discipline other than Business, provides a foundation in business management balanced by an understanding of ethics, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. This MBA was developed to satisfy the needs of a changing world. Its graduate business education for a new generation.

This program is unlike anything else available. So how much is it going to cost you?
Tuition is priced competitively at $27,000, a rare value for an MBA today. While this is no small expenditure, its one that will give you a timely return on your investment by launching your career sooner. In addition, books and materials will be approximately $2,000, and the optional field study trip is estimated to be about $3,000. Actual trip costs will be confirmed as the location and details are confirmed.

It requires a serious commitment.

The program immerses you in relevant, thought provoking subject matter. Youll attend class 14 16 hours each week, five days per week. Plan to commit double that time an additional 30 hours per week for reading, projects, assignments and study. Even the semester break represents an opportunity to learn. Youll start in September, finish classes in August, and then complete an internship of two to eight months. You have unique interests, and this is about your career, your life, and doing it your own way. Choose to apply what youve learned to specific industries or regions through your assignments, projects and individual research. If you are not sure what to focus on, the course work is an excellent time to investigate several options and determine what best suits your interests, skills and personality.

The Program
Build a solid foundation.
The core curriculum immerses you in all aspects of business management; students progress through the program as a cohort. But this MBA lets you customize your studies to your own interests and goals, by focusing on specific areas, industries or regions in your individual assignments.

Start a journey of exploration.

Discover the role your new skills play in business and the world. An optional field study trip exposes you to the cultural differences and challenges of working in an era when businesses span borders. Youll explore the entrepreneurial mindset in a new ventures course, and demonstrate your understanding by completing a capstone strategic management course. After 12 months of academic classes, you will put your skills to work in a two- to eight-month paid internship.

Prepare for a transformation.

Education is about more than what happens in the classroom. Its about how your lectures, readings, assignments and experiences are melded into a changed perspective, a different set of questions, and alternate methods of coming up with answers. Its a new kind of thinking of the world, and a new way of preparing yourself for your next step.

Small class sizes and classrooms equipped with multimedia technology enhance the learning experience.

Fall Semester
Marketing Managerial Economics Leadership & Teamwork Accounting Data & Decisions

"The MBA was a challenging but rewarding experience. The challenge resulted from the combination of the diverse range of subjects and large amount of material covered in a short time. However, I gained a valuable understanding of each business function and how they all work together to implement the organization's overall strategy." Andrew, BEng(ME), BInfTech, MBA Class of 2009

Spring Semester
Ethical Decision Making Finance Managing Information Emerging Markets Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Cross-Cultural Management International Field Study Trip

"The SFU MBA program was modern, 'hands on' and flexible for an aspiring entrepreneur such as myself. It gave me the business skillset to refine my technology concept, as well as credibility and confidence to pursue it in the real world. I used to think as an engineer and now I think as a business person!" Wahiba, BSc, MBA Class of 2008

Summer Semester
Sustainability New Ventures Operations Management Strategic Management "My undergraduate degree is in Psych and Political Science. I entered the MBA program with minimal business experience, lacking the transferable skills needed to accomplish my career goals. I now have the knowledge and confidence to leverage my past experience with my new skill-set to make an immediate impact in all future career endeavors." Lawrence, BA, MBA Class of 2009

Fall Semester
Internship

Make a difference in your career.

The InTernShIP
Experience is essential, and an internship is a great way to demonstrate your ability to think, act and implement. You apply classroom theory to real situations, practicing the knowledge youve acquired and testing your problem-solving abilities. Students will have access to the Career Management Centre resources to help secure an internship. Internships usually range from two to eight months and typically youll be compensated at market rates. Expect about $2,500 to $4,000 per month on average. Internships are at the end of the 12 month program, when course work is finished. If you receive an offer of full time employment, youll be in a position to start immediately.

Make a difference in your life.

CAreer MAnAGeMenT CenTre
Manage your career.
Whether you have a clear goal or a general idea about a career direction, our dedicated career management professionals can help you create a plan. The MBA is a key that unlocks doors to business but it is not an elevator that takes you straight to the executive suite. Youll have to earn your way there but the MBA prepares you to climb higher, faster. Career management is built into the framework of this MBA, an integral component of your training, not an afterthought. Youll meet with the Career Management staff in your first week, and throughout the year. Our goal is to provide you with the research, resources and skills youll need to prepare for your internship and your first position. Youll have access to extensive research data about industries, businesses and positions along with self-assessment tools to uncover your strengths. In workshops, classes, and through personalized coaching, well show you how to map out future possibilities, tap into the hidden job market, build a professional resume, improve your interview skills and learn how to negotiate a better salary. What you learn in these 12 months will sustain you throughout your career, allowing you to generate, assess and capitalize on new opportunities. You have the passion to succeed. Well help you direct that passion toward the career you deserve.

I studied my MBA at SFU in the mid-90s. My undergraduate degree was in Biology and the History of Medicine. The MBA program gave me core skills in all areas of business. Initially, I was interested in Management. But I found a job as a biotechnology equities analyst at an investment bank, then a brief tenure at a venture capital firm focusing on the biotech industry. Later, I became Vice President of Finance for a biotech firm here in Vancouver and have been an executive at three Biotechnology companies in total the second sold to a billion dollar NASDAQ-listed firm. I now serve as President and CEO of iCo Therapeutics Inc., and as a director of Liponex, Inc., a TSE-listed Biotechnology firm. This is a path I could not have predicted. But its a path that was enabled by the broad training I received in the SFU MBA program. Andrew rae SFU MBA 1997

The Curriculum
Marketing
An introduction to the application of pricing, promotion, channel selection and product planning to marketing decisions. The strategic considerations of marketing management and its impact on the firm will be discussed.

ethical Decision Making

An examination and review of contemporary thinking on the changing role of business and business persons in the operations of society. Explore the changing legal, ethical, and regulatory environments of business.

negotiation & Conflict resolution

Students will learn about interest-based negotiation and conflict resolution theory, strategize and plan for various negotiations and conflict situations and be able to put into practice a practical, efficient, and productive process for negotiating agreements and resolving conflict.

Managerial economics
Applications of economic theory to business problems. The importance of economic models and quantitative applications will be explained. Topics include demand, cost and productivity analysis and firm strategy, and the analysis of risk, uncertainty and information.

Finance
An overview of investment and financing decisions of the firm, including valuation, capital expenditures, financial markets, dividend and financial policy.

Cross-Cultural Management
Exposure to the dilemmas and opportunities that arise within international and multicultural work environments needed when dealing with a global business environment. Emphasis will be placed on the management of people and groups in international organizations.

Managing Information
Introduces students to the theories and practices concerning the management and application of Information Technology (IT) in organizations. Skills in analyzing complex situations in a holistic manner will be reinforced through the use of case studies. Technical aspects of information technology will be discussed.

Leadership & Teamwork

Provides students with personalized feedback and coaching on interpersonal skills. Skills such as leadership, coaching, team building, persuading, negotiating and managing conflict will be refined.

Sustainability
Students will explore how businesses are realigning or reinventing toward more sustainable business models. Developments that enable organizations to reduce their firms negative environmental and social impacts while increasing profits and competitive advantage will be discussed. Students will also learn about management systems and initiatives for improving the environmental and social performance of organizations and the business system as a whole.

Accounting
The analysis of financial statements and their role in organizational life. Concepts and principles in financial accounting from a user perspective. The use of accounting information for managerial decisions.

emerging Markets
Focuses on managerial challenges facing firms that operate, or intend to operate, in emerging markets in China, India, Eastern Europe and Brazil. It explores ways in which these challenges refer to interfaces between firms and elements in their internal and external environments.

Data & Decisions

The use of quantitative or statistical techniques in marketing research and managerial decision making.

new Ventures
Teaches students the basic skills of venturing how to translate an entrepreneurial vision into action. The course also provides an opportunity for participants to explore their personal situation and assess the desirability of an entrepreneurial career.

Operations Management
Students will examine the processes and methods that enable organizations to achieve better productivity, quality, time and information performance. Students will explore the management of operating systems.

Strategic Management
A capstone course that integrates material learned in the program's more micro-focused courses. Strategic Management focuses on the development and implementation of organizational-level strategies.

Its a very demanding program, with a challenging amount of work to be done. It really taught me a lot about how to prioritize, how to manage whats on my to do list and how important it is to keep everything in balance. Judy, MBA Class of 2008

Award-Winning Faculty
The faculty will challenge you while offering support and stability. This world-class group has won numerous teaching awards and is recognized internationally for strengths in a range of disciplines. They are top researchers with extensive teaching experience, and many consult to organizations around the world.

LeYLAnD PITT, PhD (Pretoria)

Professor, Marketing

MArK n. WeXLer, PhD (York)

IAn P. MCCArThY, PhD (Sheffield)

Associate Professor, Technology & Operations Management

Dr. McCarthy is the Canada Research Chair in Management of Technology at SFU. His work considers technology and operations management issues such as managing operational complexity, mass customization, modeling decision-making in new product development, and classifying drug discovery strategies. He teaches Operations Management.

Dr. Pitt is an internationally renowned marketing expert, recipient of the TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award. He has taught on five continents and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. In 2002, the Academy of Marketing Science, the worlds largest academic marketing association, named him Outstanding Marketing Teacher. His research focuses on the marketingtechnology interface, and the interaction between marketing and information systems. He teaches Marketing.

Professor, Business Ethics, Management and Organization Studies, and Strategy

Dr. Wexler is President of the Perimeter Group of Consultants and Trainers. His work appears in over 110 refereed journals and he is the author of four books. He has been awarded eight teaching awards, numerous grants and research funds and was PricewaterhouseCoopers 2004 Leader in Management Education. He teaches Ethical Decision Making.

GerVASe r. BUShe, PhD (Case Western reserve) Professor, Management and Organization Studies
Dr. Bushe is an internationally recognized scholar in organizational development. His research examines organizational change and learning, leadership development, teams and team building. He is an active consultant to business and contributes to editorial boards in his field. He teaches Leadership and Teamwork.

IAn hAnD, MBA (SFU)

Adjunct Professor, Entrepreneurship

MIChAeL PArenT, PhD (Queen's)

Associate Professor, Management Information Systems

Dr. Parent comes to academia from more than 10 years in the high technology industry. An award-winning teacher, he has also received several grant awards including a three-year SSHRC Initiative on the New Economy grant to examine the process firms use to make decisions about adopting technology infrastructure. He teaches Managing Information and Strategic Management.

Mr. Hand is President of Northwest Strategies, a private consulting and investment firm focused on the IT, media, communications, healthcare and industrial sectors. He has extensive experience in venture capital, business planning, development and corporate finance. He teaches New Ventures.
Assistant Professor, Management and Organization Studies

CrAIG eMBY, PhD (Alberta)

Professor, Accounting

DAVID hAnnAh, PhD (Texas)

Dr. Hannahs research focuses on employee behaviour and leadership that goes against organizational rules and policies. He has published in numerous books and journals and was the recipient of the 2005 TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Award. He teaches Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

Professor Embys research interests focus on audit judgment and audit decision making, and he has authored or co-authored articles in numerous accounting and auditing journals. He teaches Financial and Managerial Accounting.

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Be inspired by business' best minds and biggest thinkers.

BrenDA LAUTSCh, PhD (M.I.T.)
Associate Professor, Management and Organization Studies

MArK A. MOOre, PhD (Columbia)

Senior Lecturer, Economics

Dr. Lautschs research focuses on the human aspects of work, employment relationships, alternative dispute resolution and the effects of flexible work arrangements. In 2008, she co-authored the book CEO of Me, and has published in Industrial Relations and Human Relations journals. Dr. Lautsch has received teaching and research honour roll acknowledgement for her work. She teaches Negotiation and Conflict Resolution.

Dr. Moore has conducted research on monetary policy, international portfolios, direct investment flows and options pricing methods for the Bank of Canada. His current research is on further analysis of the softwood lumber dispute, and he is also investigating the consequences of privatizing the Canadian National Railway. He teaches Managerial Economics.

DAVID GIBBOnS, MBA (SFU)

neIL ABrAMSOn, PhD (Western)

Associate Professor, Strategy

Sessional Instructor, Data & Decisions

Dr. Abramsons research and specialization interests include strategies for international business; cross-cultural management and decision making; doing business in China, Southeast Asia and the US; and international organizational theory. He teaches Emerging Markets.

Mr. Gibbons is the Director of Business Development at The Refinery Leadership Parnters, a leadership development company. He has extensive teaching experience in financial analysis and planning, operations, business statistics and strategic decisionmaking. He teaches Data and Decisions.

DAVID C. ThOMAS, PhD (S. Carolina)

Professor, International Management

STePhAnIe BerTeLS, PhD (haskayne)

Assistant Professor, Sustainability

Dr. Bertels research interests focuses on innovations related to sustainability, institutional change, inter-organizational collaboration, and resilience and reliability. Her current research bridges organization theory and the issues surrounding sustainable development to explore how organizations can develop and implement innovative strategies for a more sustainable future. She teaches Sustainability.

Dr. Thomas serves as Academic Director of the PhD Program. He is the author of numerous books and journal articles on cross-cultural interactions in organizational settings. He is currently the Associate Editor of the Journal of Cross-Cultural Management and serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of World Business, and the Journal of Management. He teaches Cross-Cultural Management.

David C. Thomas, PhD

Mark Wexler, PhD

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Vancouver, British Columbia

Consistently ranked as the best place in the world to live.

More than just a desirable place to live and work, Vancouver is developing a reputation for its fresh perspective on business. The city is fast becoming a hot spot for innovative thinking, new technology and sustainable systems. Its Pacific Rim location ideally positions Vancouver to serve as the connection point to and from the worlds emerging economic powers. Playing host to the 2010 Winter Olympics revealed Vancouvers beauty and prosperity to the world.

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Segal Graduate School

easily Accessible, Centrally Located, Downtown Vancouver
Located in the heart of Vancouvers business district at the corner of Granville & Pender Streets, the Segal Graduate School is easily accessible from all parts of the Lower Mainland: just two blocks from the SkyTrain, Seabus Terminal, and the WestCoast Express; buses stop right outside the building; and Vancouvers new Canada Line is only a half block away, providing rapid transit to central and south Vancouver, Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport. Coffee shops and food outlets in the surrounding five-block radius are too numerous to count. Access to Pacific Centre shopping is steps away, and fine dining, nightclubs and theatres are also in the immediate neighbourhood. The award-winning heritage building that is home to the Segal Graduate School was donated by philanthropist Joseph Segal and his family in 2005. Extensive renovations created a magnificent yet contemporary learning environment within the walls of this 1923 heritage bank building, a fitting location for SFUs graduate business programs.

Why SFU?
One of Canadas leading universities An international reputation for academic rigor, excellence in research, distinctive programs and a heritage of innovation in progressive education Accreditation by the two leading governing bodies for management education in North America (AACSB) and Europe (EQUIS) places SFUs Beedie School of Business among the top business schools in the world SFU launched Canadas first Executive MBA in 1968 and continues to lead the development of distinctive graduate business programs today.

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MBA at a Glance
What
This MBA program provides a foundation in business theory and practice and adds relevant courses in ethics, sustainability, negotiations, and new ventures. Classroom learning is complemented with experience in the workplace by means of an internship at the end of the academic program.

Tuition
Tuition is competitively priced at $27,000. Allow approximately $2,000 additional for textbooks, course materials and student fees. An optional international field study trip is estimated at approximately $3,000.

Scholarships
Entrance scholarships are available and will be awarded competitively to students with high academic performance.

Who
Individuals with undergraduate degrees in areas other than business and two or more years of work experience.

The COMPAnY YOU'LL KeeP

Degrees held: Arts, Kinesiology, Economics, Physics, Psychology, Engineering, Mathematics, Communication, Political Science, Music, Sports Management, English, Archeology, Science Average GMAT: 620 Average age: Women: Average work experience: Countries represented: 27 50% 3.5 years Canada, USA, France, Sweden, Germany, Greece, U.K., Turkey, China, India, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Slovenia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Algeria, Russia, Taiwan, Ecuador

When
Start in September and enter an intensive accelerated full-time program. Course work is completed by the following August, at which time youll do an internship for two to eight months. Early application deadline for priority consideration is February 15, and final application deadline is April 1, for September start. We encourage you to apply early as this years program had a waiting list of candidates.

Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA)

If youre unsure about an MBA, or dont quite meet the qualifications, consider taking the online GDBA program. It provides graduate level courses in core business fundamentals, part-time, and can be completed in as little as 8 months. Students who successfully complete the GDBA and are accepted into the MBA (subject to grades, experience and GMAT qualifications) may complete the MBA in two semesters. Those with a GPA of 3.5 or better will have their GMAT requirement waived.

Where
All classes take place at the Segal Graduate School, located at 500 Granville Street in the heart of Vancouvers business district.

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reADY TO APPLY?
entry Qualifications
Criteria
Academic Achievement

Application requirements
Detailed application guidelines are available at: beedie.sfu.ca/mba/apply In addition to applying online, you will be required to submit the following: GMAT score report from the Educational Testing Service official transcripts of credit courses from all post-secondary institutions attended three letters of reference from professors, supervisors or colleagues a complete resume showing education, employment, volunteer activities and other relevant information TOEFL or IELTS where applicable self-evaluation providing educational objectives and personal goals Want to know if your education and background are a fit for the MBA you are interested in? Fill in the form at beedie.sfu.ca/assessment and well get back to you within 10 days with feedback.

Minimum requirements
A Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent in a non-business field from a recognized University. A GPA of 3.0 (B) or better is required. An undergraduate degree and the graduate diploma in business administration (GDBA) with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is acceptable.

Competitive
B+ or 76% or 3.3 GPA

Professional experience

3.5 years of work Two or more years of full-time work experience. (Exceptional candidates with fewer than two experience years of experience may be considered when they have demonstrated excellent community service and leadership skills.) Minimum 550 Applicants whose primary language is not English, or whose previous education was conducted in another language, must complete a standardized English test with a minimum of: TOEFL 88 (minimum of 20 in each category) IELTS with a 7.0 overall band score. 600 GMAT or higher TOEFL 100 IELTS 8

GMAT english Profeciency

how to Apply
Apply online at: beedie.sfu.ca/mba/apply

Maturity and Fit

Applicants readiness to succeed in the program will be assessed by means of a face-to-face interview, as well as a review of professional and personal experience, extracurricular and volunteer activities, and written submissions.

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MASTer OF BUSIneSS ADMInISTrATIOn

Beedie School of Business Simon Fraser University Segal Graduate School 500 Granville Street Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 1W6 Tel Fax E-mail 778.782.3552 778.782.5153 mba@sfu.ca
SFUs Beedie School of 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. Beedie School of Business is signatory to the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

beedie.sfu.ca/mba

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

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