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Executive MBA

Ready to Take Things Up a Level?

間眅埶AV Beedies Executive MBA program is for senior professionals ready to take it to the next level. Whether youre on the way up, or youre already there, the EMBA will keep you razor sharp and competitive. It can also qualify you for a better position in your current career, or help you transition into a new one.

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This is a part-time, in-person program in Vancouver, Canada; unfortunately, international students are not eligible to apply.

Our international students are encouraged to explore our Full-Time MBA, Graduate Diploma in Business Administration or Master of Science in Finance programs.

Successful candidates are ready to make a difference in the world and push themselves to their highest potential. As part of this cohort, we expect you to pull your weight while bringing out the best in others. Heres what it takes to get into the program.

Requirements

Academics

  • An undergraduate degree in any discipline is encouraged, but not necessary for those with extensive experience. Diplomas, certificates and other designations will also be considered.
  • Candidates can upload unofficial transcripts during the application stage to expedite the process.
  • GMAT or GRE not required  

Resume & Work Experience

  • Applicants should have a minimum of ten years of professional work experience and four years of management. The average amount of experience of our EMBA students is 18 years with 10 or more years of management experience.
  • A current resume that includes academic experience, work experience, memberships in professional associations, and volunteer and community activities.
  • We take a holistic approach in accepting students for our program. We take into consideration your work and life experiences in addition to your grades and test scores.

References

You must submit contact information for two professional references on the online application form. Ideal references include your current supervisor or any individual with whom you have a professional relationship who can attest to your professional and educational journey. References must be submitted from their professional email addresses. You can review the 

Essay

The essay questions are designed to help us get to know you. There is no right answer. Essay prompts are provided in the application system.

Language Proficiency

Please review the language requirements for your country of citizenship and/or the country where you completed your degree.

The minimum University requirements for test scores are:

Internet-based TOEFL

90 with minimum of 20 in each category. In order to satisfy the requirement, scores must be achieved in a single test. TOEFL MyBest (super-scored) or TOEFL Essentials results will not be used. TOEFL iBT Home is accepted.

IELTS (academic)

overall band score of 6.5 of the academic (NOT general) test with a minimum of 6.0 in each section

CAEL

overall 70; minimum 60 in each section

Pearson Academic (PTE)

overall 65; minimum 60 in each section

Cambridge English Qualifications

C1 Advanced - minimum score of 180
C2 Proficiency - minimum score of 180

Duolingo English Test (DET) Provisionally through the Fall 2026 admission cycle: Duolingo English Test (DET) 125 overall with a minimum of 105 in each section. 

Please note: Candidates below the English Language requirements will be asked to retake the test.

Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts are required from each post-secondary institution you attended where you have taken courses for credit.  Unofficial documents are acceptable for the initial admission review. Official documentation will be requested only if an offer of admission is issued.

Organizational Chart

Please upload a copy of your organizational chart showing with your current position indicated on it, if available.

We begin reviewing applications for interview consideration as soon as we have received all application components. Candidates will hear back on an interview decision within two weeks of application completion.

If you have any questions during the application process or cannot apply online, please contact the MBA office at emba@sfu.ca or contact your MBA Advisor.

Interview

Once a complete application and its accompanying documents have been reviewed, shortlisted candidates will be contacted to schedule a virtual interview.

Application process

The Executive MBA program is designed for accomplished professionals aiming to elevate their leadership and create lasting impact across their teams, departments, and organizations, all without pressing a pause on their busy schedules.. Join our next cohort to gain strategic insights and immediately apply them in your workplace, transforming ideas into action and leading with confidence.

FALL 2025 APPLICATION DEADLINES

  • Round 1: November 18, 2024
  • Round 2: January 27, 2025
  • Round 3: March 17, 2025
  • Final Round: May 5, 2025

Please keep in mind that we process applications as they are completed, and admissions and scholarship decisions are made between application deadlines. You do not need to wait for a deadline to apply. Extensions to the final round deadline will be given on a case-by-case basis.

If you have any questions during the application process or are unable to apply online, please contact the EMBA office at emba@sfu.ca.

Step 1: Review application requirements

Start by reviewing our MBA admission requirements and begin to gather the required documents ahead of the application deadlines.

VIEW REQUIREMENTS

Step 2: Apply Online

CREATE AN ACCOUNT

In this step, youll need to create an account within our application system. Once your account is created, you can save your application progress and continue where you left off.

The application fee is $110 CAD (students with Canadian transcripts) or $150 CAD (students with international transcripts).

Step 3: Upload Your Documents

It's time to upload your documents to your online application. Once you successfully upload all of your required documents, your application is complete and will enter the formal review process. We begin reviewing applications for interview consideration as soon as we receive all application components. Candidates will hear back on an interview decision within two weeks of application completion.

APPLICATION ADVICE

Unofficial documents are acceptable for the initial admission review. Official documentation will be requested only if an offer of admission is issued.

Upon Acceptance

  • Within 14 days of receiving your acceptance letter, a non-refundable deposit of $1,000 CAD must be submitted. 
  • This deposit reserves your seat in the EMBA program, and will be applied towards your tuition. 
  • Graduate students can pay by credit card through the system, or use one of the other methods listed on this page.

Official documents

Transcripts

  • Unofficial transcripts are required from each post-secondary institution you attended where you have taken courses for credit.  Unofficial documents are acceptable for the initial admission review. Official documentation will be requested only if an offer of admission is issued.
  • Official transcripts for credit courses from the Registrar of each post-secondary institution you attended must be sent directly to the Beedie Graduate Programs office. If the transcripts are issued to you, they must be signed and sealed by your post-secondary institution.
  • For transcripts not in English or French, an official translation must be supplied. An official translator must include, as part of their translation, a declaration that they received an official, sealed copy of the transcripts that they then proceeded to translate.

Transcripts may be sent electronically via a secure delivery service, such as Parchment, or directly from official institutional email addresses to gradap@sfu.ca. Otherwise, please arrange to have your transcript sent to the following address:

ATTN: 間眅埶AV Beedie 間眅埶AVs Team
Segal Graduate School 3rd Floor
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6

Please note that each transcript is subject to review prior to acceptance.

English scores

  • For TOEFL, 間眅埶AV's Institution Code is 0999, a departmental code is not required. Code for TOEFL results: Department code 01; Institution code 0999.
  • For IELTS, log in to the website of the IELTS test centre and click 'Apply for additional TRFs' in the left-hand menu of your results page. Fill out the application form online.
  • In India, the British Council is able to transmit electronically to 間眅埶AV. Please use the following information when submitting your test scores: Organization ID 2036 - 間眅埶AV, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby BC, V5A 1S6.
  • For all other scores, please follow the instructions outlined by our Graduate Studies office.

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