Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems in Business Administration and Computing Science

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems in Business Administration and Computing Science joint major, applicants must adhere to the following Academic Requirements:

Joint major applicants should apply to the Beedie School of Business through the Internal Transfer process after completing 24 units, of which at least 12 units must have been completed at Simon Fraser University (SFU). Additionally, students must have completed the required courses for joint major program admission with a minimum C- letter grade. It is essential that students are already accepted to the computing science portion of the joint major or are eligible for admission that term.

Admission to the Beedie School of Business is competitive. Applicants must meet minimum GPA requirements to be considered; attainment of minimum Academic Requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants are encouraged to review admission policies and requirements specified by the Beedie School of Business.

Supplemental Application: The Beedie School of Business requires all applicants to submit a supplemental application as part of their admission evaluation. This application will assess factors beyond academics, such as engagement, achievement, and additional qualities. The supplemental application may include:

• An explanation of extra-curricular experience (e.g., athletics, arts, community leadership/involvement, work experience, and/or entrepreneurship)
• Short answer questions
• Online video interview
• References, with at least one being academic in nature
• Any additional information in support of the application

Application Procedures: Internal transfer applicants (current SFU students) should apply for admission to the faculty upon completion of the Academic Requirements. Students not accepted upon initial application may reapply, and unsuccessful applicants are permitted to appeal.

Students applying for a second degree in business must consult with a Beedie Academic Advisor. Students who have a business degree (e.g., BBA, BCom, business major/joint major, MBA, etc.) or have significant curriculum overlap will not be eligible for admission to the BBA program.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Language Requirements

English is the language of instruction at SFU. All applicants, regardless of country of origin or citizenship status, will be required to have demonstrated competence in the English language prior to admission. Competence is required in all four of the following skills: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

As an applicant to undergraduate studies, you must demonstrate English language competence through one of the options below:

• Completion of the last three (3) years of full-time secondary school education in English in Canada
  • Minimum requirement: 70% in a senior level English
• Completion of the last three (3) years of full-time secondary school education in English, in a country in which the principal language of instruction is English
  • Minimum requirement: 70% in a senior level English
• Completion of the last four (4) years of full-time secondary school education in English at a recognized international school in a country in which the principal language of instruction is not English
  • Minimum requirement: 70% in a senior level English
• Completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program including English A (HL/SL) or English Literature and Performance (SL)
  • Minimum requirement: Grade of a 3
• Completion of a three unit English (ENGL) course or a certified W (writing intensive) course for which SFU grants transfer credit
  • Minimum requirement: Grade of a C- (C minus)
• GCSE O-Level English (or GCSE English Language B)
  • Minimum requirement: Grade of a 4 (or C)

Alternatively, you may complete a Language Proficiency Exam:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic)
  • Minimum score: Overall 6.5 with no part less than 6.0
• Cambridge English Qualifications
  • B2 First
  • C1 Advanced
  • C2 Proficiency
  • Minimum score: Overall score 176 with no part less than 169
• Test of English as a Foreign Language internet based test (TOEFL iBT)
  • Minimum score: Overall score 88 with no part less than 20
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
  • Minimum score: Overall score of 70, with no part less than 60
• Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Minimum score: Overall score of 65, and a minimum score of 60 in the Communicative Skills
• Duolingo English Test (DET)
  • Minimum score: Overall score of 125

Enrolment in first-year writing intensive courses requires higher grades than admission grades. Students must meet the University’s literacy requirements in addition to the English language Requirement.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.