Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Burnaby , Canada
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Tuition Fee
CAD 18,809
Per semester
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
12 months
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Details
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Business Administration | International Business | Management
Area of study
Business and Administration
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
CAD 18,809
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
| 2027-05-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
SFU Beedie School of Business
The SFU Beedie School of Business offers a range of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.
Undergraduate Programs
- BBA Major:
- Program: The BBA Major program provides students with a comprehensive education in business.
- Curriculum: The curriculum includes a range of courses in business, including accounting, finance, and marketing.
- Concentrations: Students can choose from a variety of concentrations, including entrepreneurship, international business, and sustainability.
- Admission Requirements: Admission requirements include a minimum GPA and completion of prerequisite courses.
- Student Success: The program provides students with opportunities for success, including internships, mentorship, and career counseling.
- Double Degree with Mechatronics:
- The Double Degree with Mechatronics program allows students to earn two degrees in five years.
- Joint Major:
- The Joint Major program allows students to combine business with another discipline, such as economics or psychology.
- Business Minor:
- Program: The Business Minor program provides students with a foundation in business.
- How to Apply: Students can apply to the Business Minor program through the university's online application system.
- Meet our Alumni: The program has a strong network of alumni who are successful in their careers.
- Business Certificates:
- The Business Certificates program provides students with specialized knowledge in a particular area of business.
- Business Honours:
- The Business Honours program provides students with a challenging and rewarding educational experience.
Graduate Programs
- Full-Time MBA:
- Overview: The Full-Time MBA program provides students with a comprehensive education in business.
- Academics: The program includes a range of courses in business, including accounting, finance, and marketing.
- Specialized Coursework: Students can choose from a variety of specialized courses, including entrepreneurship, international business, and sustainability.
- Career Advantage: The program provides students with opportunities for career advancement, including internships, mentorship, and career counseling.
- Student Experience: The program provides students with a supportive and inclusive community.
- Cost & Financing: The program offers a range of financing options, including scholarships and loans.
- Admissions: Admission requirements include a minimum GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, and a strong application package.
- Student Ambassadors: The program has a strong network of student ambassadors who can provide support and guidance.
- Flexible MBA:
- Overview: The Flexible MBA program provides students with a comprehensive education in business.
- Academics: The program includes a range of courses in business, including accounting, finance, and marketing.
- Specialized Coursework: Students can choose from a variety of specialized courses, including entrepreneurship, international business, and sustainability.
- Student Experience: The program provides students with a supportive and inclusive community.
- Cost & Financing: The program offers a range of financing options, including scholarships and loans.
- Admissions: Admission requirements include a minimum GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, and a strong application package.
- Graduate Diploma in Business Administration:
- Overview: The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration program provides students with a comprehensive education in business.
- Academics: The program includes a range of courses in business, including accounting, finance, and marketing.
- Cost & Financing: The program offers a range of financing options, including scholarships and loans.
- Admissions: Admission requirements include a minimum GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, and a strong application package.
- MBA Pathway: The program provides students with a pathway to the MBA program.
- Master of Science in Finance:
- Overview: The Master of Science in Finance program provides students with a comprehensive education in finance.
- Academics: The program includes a range of courses in finance, including corporate finance, investments, and financial markets.
- Academic Streams: Students can choose from a variety of academic streams, including corporate finance, investments, and financial markets.
- SIAS Fund: The program includes a student-managed investment fund.
- Career Advantage: The program provides students with opportunities for career advancement, including internships, mentorship, and career counseling.
- Student Experience: The program provides students with a supportive and inclusive community.
- Cost & Financing: The program offers a range of financing options, including scholarships and loans.
- Admissions: Admission requirements include a minimum GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, and a strong application package.
- Student Ambassadors: The program has a strong network of student ambassadors who can provide support and guidance.
- Executive MBA:
- Overview: The Executive MBA program provides students with a comprehensive education in business.
- Academics: The program includes a range of courses in business, including accounting, finance, and marketing.
- Americas MBA: The program includes a range of courses in international business, including trade, finance, and marketing.
- Career Advantage: The program provides students with opportunities for career advancement, including internships, mentorship, and career counseling.
- Student Experience: The program provides students with a supportive and inclusive community.
- Cost & Financing: The program offers a range of financing options, including scholarships and loans.
- Admissions: Admission requirements include a minimum GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, and a strong application package.
- Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA:
- Overview: The Indigenous Business Leadership Executive MBA program provides students with a comprehensive education in business.
- Academics: The program includes a range of courses in business, including accounting, finance, and marketing.
- Cost & Financing: The program offers a range of financing options, including scholarships and loans.
- Admissions: Admission requirements include a minimum GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, and a strong application package.
- Student Experience: The program provides students with a supportive and inclusive community.
- Meet the Team: The program has a strong network of faculty and staff who can provide support and guidance.
- Management of Technology MBA:
- The Management of Technology MBA program provides students with a comprehensive education in technology management.
- PhD in Business Administration:
- Program: The PhD in Business Administration program provides students with a comprehensive education in business.
- Research areas: Students can choose from a variety of research areas, including accounting, finance, and marketing.
- PhD students: The program has a strong network of PhD students who can provide support and guidance.
- Placements: The program provides students with opportunities for placements, including internships and research positions.
- Admissions: Admission requirements include a minimum GPA, completion of prerequisite courses, and a strong application package.
- Executive Education:
- Overview: The Executive Education program provides students with a comprehensive education in business.
- Artificial Intelligence: The program includes a range of courses in artificial intelligence, including machine learning and data science.
- Digital Transformation: The program includes a range of courses in digital transformation, including digital marketing and e-commerce.
- Digital Transformation Management: The program includes a range of courses in digital transformation management, including strategy and leadership.
- Digital Transformation Leadership: The program includes a range of courses in digital transformation leadership, including innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Technology Leadership Program: The program includes a range of courses in technology leadership, including management and innovation.
- Mitacs i2I Skills Training: The program includes a range of courses in skills training, including communication and teamwork.
Cost & Financing
- Tuition:
- Program start: January 2025 (Spring), May 2025 (Summer), or September 2025 (Fall)
- Spring 2025: $18,809 CAD approx.
- Summer 2025: $18,933 CAD approx.
- Fall 2025: $19,057.96 CAD approx.
- Fees & other costs:
- Additional fees and costs: $1,600 approx.
- Employer sponsorship opportunities:
- A significant number of students receive full or partial financial sponsorship from their employers.
- Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP):
- The LLP allows individuals to withdraw amounts from their registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) to finance their own education or that of their spouse/partner.
- Graduate financial aid:
- Bursaries, loans, and grants are available to graduate students.
- The GDBA program is not eligible for government financial assistance (student loans and grants).
Student Experience
- Undergraduate Student Experience:
- The undergraduate student experience includes a range of activities, including internships, mentorship, and career counseling.
- Undergraduate Co-operative Education:
- The undergraduate co-operative education program provides students with opportunities for work experience.
- Undergraduate Study Abroad:
- The undergraduate study abroad program provides students with opportunities for international study.
- Overview: The program includes a range of courses in international business, including trade, finance, and marketing.
- Inbound Exchange: The program includes a range of courses in inbound exchange, including language and culture.
- Outbound Programs: The program includes a range of courses in outbound programs, including international business and trade.
- Frequently Asked Questions: The program includes a range of frequently asked questions, including information on application and admission.
- Beedie Abroad Network: The program includes a range of networking opportunities, including alumni and industry connections.
- Our Team: The program has a strong network of faculty and staff who can provide support and guidance.
- Graduate Student Experience:
- The graduate student experience includes a range of activities, including internships, mentorship, and career counseling.
- Case Competitions:
- Overview: The case competitions program provides students with opportunities for competition and teamwork.
- Annual Competitions: The program includes a range of annual competitions, including local and international events.
- Achievements: The program has a strong record of achievements, including awards and recognition.
- Registration: Students can register for the case competitions program through the university's online application system.
- MBA Games:
- The MBA games program provides students with opportunities for competition and teamwork.
Current Students
- Undergraduate:
- Academic Advising: The undergraduate academic advising program provides students with support and guidance.
- Advising Services: The program includes a range of advising services, including course selection and career counseling.
- Know Your Degree: The program includes a range of information on degree requirements, including course selection and graduation.
- Plan Your Term: The program includes a range of information on term planning, including course selection and scheduling.
- Academic Success: The program includes a range of information on academic success, including study skills and time management.
- Writing Mentors: The undergraduate writing mentors program provides students with support and guidance.
- Scholarships & Funding:
- Departmental Scholarships & Awards: The program includes a range of departmental scholarships and awards, including information on application and admission.
- Apply to Graduate: The undergraduate apply to graduate program provides students with support and guidance.
- LAUNCH: The undergraduate LAUNCH program provides students with support and guidance.
- Academic Advising: The undergraduate academic advising program provides students with support and guidance.
- Graduate:
- The graduate program includes a range of activities, including internships, mentorship, and career counseling.
- Teaching Assistant Opportunities:
- The teaching assistant opportunities program provides students with opportunities for teaching and research experience.
Faculty & Research
- Faculty & Staff Directory:
- The faculty and staff directory includes a range of information on faculty and staff, including contact information and research interests.
- Research Publications:
- The research publications program includes a range of publications, including journals and books.
- Research Insights:
- The research insights program includes a range of information on research, including trends and innovations.
- Research Centres & Groups:
- The research centres and groups program includes a range of information on research centres and groups, including contact information and research interests.
- Jack Austin Centre: The Jack Austin Centre includes a range of information on research, including trends and innovations.
- The research centres and groups program includes a range of information on research centres and groups, including contact information and research interests.
- Teaching & Educator Awards:
- The teaching and educator awards program includes a range of awards, including information on application and admission.
- TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Awards: The TD Canada Trust Distinguished Teaching Awards program includes a range of awards, including information on application and admission.
- The teaching and educator awards program includes a range of awards, including information on application and admission.
Alumni
- Get Involved:
- The get involved program includes a range of activities, including volunteering and mentoring.
- Meet our Alumni:
- The meet our alumni program includes a range of information on alumni, including contact information and career paths.
News & Events
- Events:
- The events program includes a range of events, including conferences and seminars.
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