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Business Administration Graduate Diploma

Simon Fraser University

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada•QS 2027 #312

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At Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Canada, Business Administration Graduate Diploma is offered as a postgraduate diploma in Business & Management programme. The programme runs for 8 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 802 per credit (CAD 802 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Postgraduate Diploma
Field: Business & Management
Duration: 8 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 802 / credit
International tuition: CAD 802 / credit

Last checked September 2026 · Source: sfu.ca · How we collect data ·

Program details

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from SFU's Beedie School of Business is a fully online, part-time credential built from MBA-level courses taught by the same faculty who teach Beedie's MBA programs. No GMAT is required for admission, students can take a full load or work through one course at a time, intakes open in January, May and September, and completion typically takes between eight months and two years. Beedie holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditation. Every diploma course is eligible to transfer into a Beedie MBA for students who maintain a B average, and those credits remain transferable for up to three years after the diploma is finished, making it a structured route toward the degree.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.50 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Admission normally requires a four-year undergraduate degree with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5/4.33, or 2.67/4.33 on the last 60 credits; professionals with extensive work experience, including holders of an SFU Continuing Studies certificate and 8+ years of work experience, may be considered without an undergraduate degree on a case-by-case basis. At least 2 years of full-time professional work experience after the undergraduate degree is also required, along with a current resume, two professional references, unofficial transcripts (official transcripts only if accepted), a personal reflection essay, and a Kira video assessment. No GMAT or GRE is required. Non-native English speakers must meet: TOEFL iBT 90 overall (minimum 20 per section), IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 per section), CAEL 70 overall (minimum 60 per section), PTE Academic 65 overall (minimum 60 per section), Cambridge English C1/C2 minimum 180, or Duolingo English Test 125 overall (minimum 105 per section). The program starts in January, May, or September.

Application Details

Start Date: January, May, or September
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through EducationPlannerBC, with one set of dates per applicant type rather than by citizenship. Fall 2027 entry: high-school-route applications open 1 October 2026 and close 31 January 2027, while transfer applications open 1 March 2027 and close 15 April 2027 (Education and Contemporary Arts transfer applicants may apply from 1 October 2026). Spring 2027 entry runs 1 July to 15 September 2026, and Summer 2027 entry runs 1 December 2026 to 15 January 2027. Admission documents are generally due 28 February 2027 (Fall) and offers must be accepted by 1 May. International applicants use the same EducationPlannerBC dates and portal; SFU publishes no separate international deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Simon Fraser University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1965
Students: 37,000
QS rank: #312
Programs: 476
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Business Administration Graduate Diploma award?

Simon Fraser University awards a Postgraduate Diploma in the field of Business & Management on completion of this programme.

How long does Business Administration Graduate Diploma take?

The programme runs for 8 months.

How much does Business Administration Graduate Diploma cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 802 per credit (CAD 802 per credit for local students).

Can Business Administration Graduate Diploma be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Simon Fraser University.

What language is Business Administration Graduate Diploma taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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