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The Beedie School of Business is the Faculty of Business Administration at Simon Fraser University
in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1965, SFU is home to the first Executive MBA (EMBA) program in Canada, and is now the largest business school in Western Canada. By 1982, the business discipline had grown to sufficient size to become its own distinct faculty at the university, creating the Faculty of Business Administration, and the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.
The Beedie School of Business operates on all three Simon Fraser University campuses, with over 3400 undergraduate BBA students in the Vancouver suburbs of Burnaby and Surrey; over 250 MBA and graduate students in the Segal Graduate School of Business in downtown Vancouver; non-credit programs at the director, executive and management levels; and a Ph.D. program. The past decade has been marked by the launch of the Management of Technology MBA, the Master of Financial Risk Management program, and a full-time MBA designed for early career, younger graduates with a non-business undergraduate degree. In 2011, the school launched the world's first Executive MBA for the Americas in partnership with graduate business schools at Vanderbilt University (U.S.), ITAM (Mexico) and FIA (Brazil).
The Beedie School of Business has achieved international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS
). The Beedie School of Business has also committed to integrating the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). In 2011, the school was ranked among the Top 25 business schools in the world for management research.
On February 9, 2011, the school received a donation in the amount of $22 million from alumnus Ryan Beedie and his father Keith, establishing the Beedie School of Business.
Surrey: SFU's Surrey campus is a 30,000 square-metre architectural masterpiece located at Central City in Surrey. The building, designed by acclaimed architect Bing Thom, has won numerous national and international awards. Located in one of Canada's largest and fastest growing cities, SFU Surrey is adjacent to the Surrey Central SkyTrain station and transit bus loop, putting SFU Surrey students just minutes away from the resources available at SFU's Burnaby and Vancouver campuses, and connecting them to Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities.
The Beedie School of Business offers the Bachelor of Business Administration program at the Surrey campus.
Downtown Vancouver: Segal Graduate School of Business: A 1916 heritage building located at the corner of Granville and Pender Streets in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown peninsula, the Segal Graduate School of Business is home to SFU's graduate business programs. It honors the university's former chancellor and SFU Beedie School of Business supporter Joseph Segal.
Opened in 2006, the remarkable 1916 temple bank building – previously the Western Canada headquarters for the Bank of Montreal -- has been sensitively restored to its former elegance under acclaimed architect Paul Merrick.
The heritage building underwent a $20 million renovation, retaining its classic styling and modernizing it with the latest in educational technologies. The designers were able to retain many of the building's original features and materials, including marble columns, decorative plaster moldings, even the original cast-iron elevator and door frames, as well as stair balustrades. Two of the original vault doors were refurbished and installed as a decorative feature at the entrance to the student commons area. Network amenities are strictly modern. Fibre optic cabling, coupled with a hybrid telecommunications system that mixes conventional and new Internet technologies, ensure high speed communications with not only SFU campuses but also partner universities and distance education students.
The downtown campus of the Beedie School of Business is home to all graduate-level educational programs offered by the faculty: The Executive MBA, MBA, Management of Technology MBA, Master of Financial Risk
Management, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, and Ph.D.
The unique three-term system at the Beedie School of Business allows for customization of programs which supports each individual students’ goals and lifestyles. Students are allowed to enroll for daytime or evening courses in the spring, summer or even fall semesters. Undergraduate business students may choose to study either at the Burnaby or Surrey campus. In a supportive environment, students can design their own degrees at their own pace.
Within the BBA program, students can choose to complete a program that is in the Business Faculty or to do a joint program, which enables them to combine business and programs within other faculties. And with the nine concentrations offered within the BBA program, the Beedie School of Business allows students to choose the courses which suit each individual’s preference.
Under the BBA Program options, students have a number of choices:
A Business Major or Joint Major - consists of a minimum of 120 units
A Business Honors or Joint Honors - consists of a minimum of 132 units
A Business Minor - consists of 43 units
In addition, students may choose from a number of different concentrations within the BBA program:
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. The program is also focused on the importance of strategic, long-term decision making coupled with making current, day-to-day operational decisions brought on by dynamic environments and unforeseen circumstances
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.
The two-year degree program, a stream of SFU's Executive MBA program, provides 60 students with the opportunity to study management issues in each of the four largest economies in the Americas: Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the United States. Along with the Beedie School of Business at SFU, participating schools include: FIA Business School, Fundacao Instituto De Administracao, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ITAM, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico; and Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management, Nashville, Tenn., USA.
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.
The Master of Financial Risk Management (MFRM) is a full-time, 12-month program offering a strong core of foundational finance courses plus elective courses specific in two streams: risk management and wealth management. Students completing the program earn an MFRM degree. MFRM students are trained in all aspects of measuring financial risk, while working with industry in managing a $10 million Student Investment Advisory Service Fund.
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.
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.
Centre for Asia-Pacific Business Studies is a joint venture of Beedie School of Business and Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
. The goal of the Centre is to carry out research, outreach and training activities on business issues that are relevant to Canada’s interests in the Asia Pacific region, The initial focus of the Centre will be on:
The centre was named to recognize Jack Austin
’s exceptional contribution to Canada-Asia relations
. Austin has championed stronger relations between Canada and Asia since 1971, when as deputy minister of Energy, Mines and Resources he was part of the first Canadian trade mission to China. He served as president of the Canada China Business Council
for seven years and co-chair of the Canada China Legislative Association for five. He was instrumental in establishing the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
in 1984 and in creating an endowment for the foundation in 2005. Austin was a member of the Senate of Canada for 32 years, representing British Columbia
. He retired in March 2007.
Simon Fraser University
Simon Fraser University is a Canadian public research university in British Columbia with its main campus on Burnaby Mountain in Burnaby, and satellite campuses in Vancouver and Surrey. The main campus in Burnaby, located from downtown Vancouver, was established in 1965 and has more than 34,000...
in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 1965, SFU is home to the first Executive MBA (EMBA) program in Canada, and is now the largest business school in Western Canada. By 1982, the business discipline had grown to sufficient size to become its own distinct faculty at the university, creating the Faculty of Business Administration, and the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree.
The Beedie School of Business operates on all three Simon Fraser University campuses, with over 3400 undergraduate BBA students in the Vancouver suburbs of Burnaby and Surrey; over 250 MBA and graduate students in the Segal Graduate School of Business in downtown Vancouver; non-credit programs at the director, executive and management levels; and a Ph.D. program. The past decade has been marked by the launch of the Management of Technology MBA, the Master of Financial Risk Management program, and a full-time MBA designed for early career, younger graduates with a non-business undergraduate degree. In 2011, the school launched the world's first Executive MBA for the Americas in partnership with graduate business schools at Vanderbilt University (U.S.), ITAM (Mexico) and FIA (Brazil).
The Beedie School of Business has achieved international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS
Equis
Equis may refer to:*European Quality Improvement System an international system of assessment and accreditation of higher education institutions in management and business administration run by the European Foundation for Management Development....
). The Beedie School of Business has also committed to integrating the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). In 2011, the school was ranked among the Top 25 business schools in the world for management research.
On February 9, 2011, the school received a donation in the amount of $22 million from alumnus Ryan Beedie and his father Keith, establishing the Beedie School of Business.
Campuses
Burnaby: The Burnaby Mountain campus is home to the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) undergraduate program, which hosts over 3,100 students. SFU's original campus atop Burnaby Mountain offers a panoramic, mountain-framed view of the Vancouver region, a stunning spot for students and visitors alike to contemplate the university’s dedication to fostering educational cross-pollination and global thinking.Surrey: SFU's Surrey campus is a 30,000 square-metre architectural masterpiece located at Central City in Surrey. The building, designed by acclaimed architect Bing Thom, has won numerous national and international awards. Located in one of Canada's largest and fastest growing cities, SFU Surrey is adjacent to the Surrey Central SkyTrain station and transit bus loop, putting SFU Surrey students just minutes away from the resources available at SFU's Burnaby and Vancouver campuses, and connecting them to Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley communities.
The Beedie School of Business offers the Bachelor of Business Administration program at the Surrey campus.
Downtown Vancouver: Segal Graduate School of Business: A 1916 heritage building located at the corner of Granville and Pender Streets in the heart of Vancouver’s downtown peninsula, the Segal Graduate School of Business is home to SFU's graduate business programs. It honors the university's former chancellor and SFU Beedie School of Business supporter Joseph Segal.
Opened in 2006, the remarkable 1916 temple bank building – previously the Western Canada headquarters for the Bank of Montreal -- has been sensitively restored to its former elegance under acclaimed architect Paul Merrick.
The heritage building underwent a $20 million renovation, retaining its classic styling and modernizing it with the latest in educational technologies. The designers were able to retain many of the building's original features and materials, including marble columns, decorative plaster moldings, even the original cast-iron elevator and door frames, as well as stair balustrades. Two of the original vault doors were refurbished and installed as a decorative feature at the entrance to the student commons area. Network amenities are strictly modern. Fibre optic cabling, coupled with a hybrid telecommunications system that mixes conventional and new Internet technologies, ensure high speed communications with not only SFU campuses but also partner universities and distance education students.
The downtown campus of the Beedie School of Business is home to all graduate-level educational programs offered by the faculty: The Executive MBA, MBA, Management of Technology MBA, Master of Financial Risk
Management, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, and Ph.D.
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Business AdministrationWithin the BBA program, students can choose to complete a program that is in the Business Faculty or to do a joint program, which enables them to combine business and programs within other faculties. And with the nine concentrations offered within the BBA program, the Beedie School of Business allows students to choose the courses which suit each individual’s preference.
Under the BBA Program options, students have a number of choices:
A Business Major or Joint Major - consists of a minimum of 120 units
A Business Honors or Joint Honors - consists of a minimum of 132 units
A Business Minor - consists of 43 units
In addition, students may choose from a number of different concentrations within the BBA program:
- Accounting
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Management Science
- Management & Technology
- Marketing
Graduate Programs
- Master of Business Administration
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. The program is also focused on the importance of strategic, long-term decision making coupled with making current, day-to-day operational decisions brought on by dynamic environments and unforeseen circumstances
- Executive Master of Business Administration
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.
- Americas MBA for Executives
The two-year degree program, a stream of SFU's Executive MBA program, provides 60 students with the opportunity to study management issues in each of the four largest economies in the Americas: Brazil, Canada, Mexico and the United States. Along with the Beedie School of Business at SFU, participating schools include: FIA Business School, Fundacao Instituto De Administracao, Sao Paulo, Brazil; ITAM, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico; and Vanderbilt University, Owen Graduate School of Management, Nashville, Tenn., USA.
- Master of Business Administration in Management of Technology
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.
- Master of Financial Risk Management
The Master of Financial Risk Management (MFRM) is a full-time, 12-month program offering a strong core of foundational finance courses plus elective courses specific in two streams: risk management and wealth management. Students completing the program earn an MFRM degree. MFRM students are trained in all aspects of measuring financial risk, while working with industry in managing a $10 million Student Investment Advisory Service Fund.
- 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.
- PhD in Business Administration
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.
Jack Austin Centre for Asia-Pacific Business Studies
Jack AustinJack Austin
Jacob "Jack" Austin, PC, OBC is a Canadian former politician and former member of the Canadian Senate. He was appointed to the upper house by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau on August 8, 1975 and represented British Columbia. At the time of his retirement he was the longest serving Senator.-Life...
Centre for Asia-Pacific Business Studies is a joint venture of Beedie School of Business and Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, created by an Act of Parliament in 1984, is an independent, not-for-profit think-tank on Canada's relations with Asia.-Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada:...
. The goal of the Centre is to carry out research, outreach and training activities on business issues that are relevant to Canada’s interests in the Asia Pacific region, The initial focus of the Centre will be on:
- Canada-Asia two-way investment
- Corporate governance in the Asia Pacific region
- Innovation and entrepreneurship
The centre was named to recognize Jack Austin
Jack Austin
Jacob "Jack" Austin, PC, OBC is a Canadian former politician and former member of the Canadian Senate. He was appointed to the upper house by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau on August 8, 1975 and represented British Columbia. At the time of his retirement he was the longest serving Senator.-Life...
’s exceptional contribution to Canada-Asia relations
Canada-Asia Relations
Canada-Asia Relations are relations between Canada and Asian countries. These include bilateral relations between Canada and individual Asian states and multilateral relations through groups such as Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation.-Historical relations:...
. Austin has championed stronger relations between Canada and Asia since 1971, when as deputy minister of Energy, Mines and Resources he was part of the first Canadian trade mission to China. He served as president of the Canada China Business Council
Canada China Business Council
The Canada China Business Council or CCBC is "a private sector, non-profit membership organization incorporated in 1978 to facilitate and promote trade and investment between Canada and the People's Republic of China." It acts as Canada's chamber of commerce in China, with offices in Toronto,...
for seven years and co-chair of the Canada China Legislative Association for five. He was instrumental in establishing the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, created by an Act of Parliament in 1984, is an independent, not-for-profit think-tank on Canada's relations with Asia.-Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada:...
in 1984 and in creating an endowment for the foundation in 2005. Austin was a member of the Senate of Canada for 32 years, representing British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
. He retired in March 2007.
Notable Alumni
- Maryam Mehrtash, Host and Producer, AppTV: BBA 2006
- Bev Park, President and COO, Couverdon Real Estate; former CFO, TimberWest Forest Corp: EMBA, 2002
- Alan Juristovski, Co-Founder and CEO, MetrolyricsMetroLyricsMetroLyrics is a lyrics-dedicated website, founded in 2002. It is the highest trafficked lyrics website in the world, with 48 million+ unique users per month and 125+ million page views per month, and is the 3rd largest music site in the US and Globally...
: EMBA, 2001 - Ken Spencer, retired Co-Founder and CEO of Creo Products: MBA, 1981, LLD (hon.), 2000
- Dr. Sarah England, Stop TB Secretariat, World Health Organization: Executive MBA, 1997
- Loreen Paananen, Executive VP of Retail Development, Shoppers Drug Mart: EMBA, 1995
- Zabeen Hiriji, Chief Human Resources Officer, RBC Canada: MBA 1994
- Jacqui MacNeill, President, Escents Aromatherapy: BBA, 1992
- Ryan Beedie, President, The Beedie Group: BBA, 1991
- Andrew Harries, CEO, Business Consultancy; former Co-Founder, Sierra Wireless; former President and CEO, Zeugma Systems: MBA, 1990
- Mike Cordoba, CEO, Empresario Capital; former CEO, Boston PizzaBoston PizzaBoston Pizza is a Canadian-based restaurant chain which owns and franchises locations in Canada, the United States and Mexico.-History:...
: BBA, 1988 - Dave Cobb, Former President and CEO, BC HydroBC HydroThe BC Hydro and Power Authority is a Canadian electric utility in the province of British Columbia generally known simply as BC Hydro. It is the main electric distributor, serving 1.8 million customers in most areas, with the exception of the Kootenay region, where FortisBC, a subsidiary of Fortis...
: BBA, 1987 - Sam SullivanSam SullivanSam Sullivan, CM served as the 38th mayor of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and has been invested as a Member of the Order of Canada, the country's highest civilian award...
, President, Global Civic Policy Society; former CM, Mayor of Vancouver: BBA, 1987 - Jim Chu, Chief Constable, Vancouver Police DepartmentVancouver Police DepartmentThe Vancouver Police Department is the police force for the City of Vancouver in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of several police departments within the Metro Vancouver Area and is the second largest police force in the province after RCMP "E" Division.VPD was the first Canadian police force...
: BBA, 1986 - Dave Anderson, President and CEO, WorkSafeBC: EMBA,1985
- Francesco AquiliniFrancesco AquiliniFrancesco Aquilini is the Managing Director of Vancouver-based Aquilini Investment Group. He is the current owner of the Vancouver Canucks and Rogers Arena....
, owner of the Vancouver CanucksVancouver CanucksThe Vancouver Canucks are a professional ice hockey team based in Vancouver, :British Columbia, Canada. They are members of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League . The Canucks play their home games at Rogers Arena, formerly known as General Motors Place,...
and Rogers Arena: BBA - Frenny Bawa, Vice-President of Global Business Development, Research in Motion: BBA, 1985
- Evaleen Jaager Roy, Principal, Jaager Roy Advisory Inc.; former Vice-President of Human Resources, Global Publishing & Community, Electronic Arts: BBA, 1984
- Carl Hoyt, President, Seymour Investment Management; former Co-Founder, Cypress Capital Management: BBA, 1983
- Elio Luongo, Managing Partner, KPMG LLP: BBA 1983
- Jay TrianoJay TrianoJay Triano is a retired Canadian professional basketball player and former head coach of the NBA's Toronto Raptors. Triano gained recognition during his tenure as coach of the Canadian men's national team. He is also a former national team player, who competed in two Olympics, starting in 1984...
, former Head Coach, NBA's Toronto Raptors: BA in Business Administration, 1982 - Hon. Gordon Campbell, former MLA, Premier of British Columbia (2001-2011): MBA, 1978
- Jim Utley, Vice-President of Human Resources, Teck Cominco: BA Commerce, 1975