Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University

School

Since the creation of Canada's first Executive MBA in 1968, the Beedie School of Business has championed lifelong learning, productive change and the need to be innovative as we deliver research and teaching that makes an impact. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and have received the EQUIS Quality award from the European Federation for Management Development (EFMD).

Location

Beedie School of Business’s campus is in Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver is regularly ranked as the top student city in the world. It’s known for its natural beauty, cultural diversity, sustainable development, and as a hub of innovation. SFU Beedie Career Management Center provides personalized career support throughout the program and beyond. More than 90% of their MBA students choose to stay in British Columbia after completing their degree.

Accreditations

The MBA programs at Beedie School of Business are accredited by:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), is an International independent American organization that accredits top business schools based on a standard of excellence in business education.

EQUIS, awarded by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), which is an international accreditation organization for business schools, based in Brussels. 

The Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME), which is a United Nations-supported initiative founded in 2007. PRME’s mission is to transform management education and develop the responsible decision-makers of tomorrow to advance sustainable development.

Business Technology Management Accreditation Council (BTMAC) that assures that programs meet national standards to produce graduates ready to enter Business Technology Management (BTM) related fields.

 Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).

Programs

Beedie School of Business offers the following MBA programs:

The Full-Time MBA (16 months) is designed especially for early to mid-career professionals. With small classes of under 50 students, this program gives students a unique opportunity for personalized education. 

The Part-Time MBA is designed for working professionals who want to balance work and study life.

The Management of Technology MBA ((part-time 24-month) is the first of its kind in Canada, that provides rigorous business training designed specifically for tech.

The Executive MBA is for senior professionals ready to take their careers to the next level. 

The Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership is designed to address Indigenous business, economic development, and entrepreneurship.

Scholarships

There are several ways that students can fund their MBA studies. Students can open a line of credit at a highly competitive interest rate, benefit from a graduate award, or get employment support. Find more information here. 

Fun fact

The SFU Executive MBA in Indigenous Business and Leadership (EMBA IBL) is the only accredited MBA program in North America addressing Indigenous business, economic development, and entrepreneurship. The program includes the core concepts and knowledge covered in most MBA programs while recognizing and respecting that traditional knowledge, cultural protocols, and history play a significant role in decision-making in Indigenous communities.