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Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
Online Learning. Real-world Impact
Transform your professional journey with the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA), where the rigour of MBA-level coursework meets exceptional flexibility鈥攚ith no GMAT requirement.
Admissions
The Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (GDBA) is an online graduate-level program that equips you with essential business acumen and skills to give you a competitive edge in the workplace. As both a standalone qualification and a pathway to the SFU Beedie MBA, it paves the way for those aspiring to further their academic and professional journey with an MBA. Whether you're starting your journey or advancing your career, the GDBA offers a flexible and robust platform for career growth.
Undergraduate Degree
- An undergraduate degree with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5/4.33 (B) or a grade point average of at least 2.67/4.33 (B+) based on the last 60 credits of undergraduate courses from a recognized university. Please review the academic requirements for the country where you completed your degree.
- Applicants with extensive work experience may be considered without an undergraduate degree. Each applicant under this category will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Candidates can upload unofficial transcripts during the application stage to expedite the process.
Resume & Work Experience
- Applicants should have at least two years of full-time professional work experience after completing an undergraduate degree.
- Submit a current resume that includes academic experience, work experience, memberships in professional associations, and volunteer and community activities.
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.
Professional 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.
- All letters of reference received at SFU Beedie School of Business, Graduate 尤物视频 will be treated as confidential and will not be shared with or returned to applicants or referees.
- You can review the鈥�appraiser's form here.
Personal Reflection
The essay questions are designed to help us get to know you. There is no 鈥渞ight鈥� answer. Essay prompts are provided in the application system.
Three Video Questions & Two Written Responses
- Once you have started your application, you will be provided with a link to the KIRA Platform to complete these five random questions.
- The questions allow the Admissions Committee to get to know you better.
Language Proficiency
- Please review the language requirements for your country of citizenship and/or the country in which you completed your degree.
- The minimum university requirements for the six test scores we accept 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 sectio |
CAEL |
overall 70; minimum 60 in each section |
| Pearson Academic (PTE) | overall 65; minimum 60 in all of their sections |
| 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.
Continuing Studies Certificate Holders
- For professionals who have completed eligible SFU Continuing Studies certificates and have 8+ years of work experience, taking the next step and earning a valuable business credential became more accessible.
- If you have completed one of the identified Continuing Studies non-credit certificates, you could be eligible for admission even if you have not completed an undergraduate degree. To determine your eligibility, review this self-assessment checklist.
Program brochure
For admission requirements, deadline and information regarding specialized coursework, view our program brochure.
We take a holistic approach to admissions, recognizing that potential and ambition often extend beyond formal credentials. This program welcomes experienced professionals as well as promising early-career professionals ready to accelerate their business knowledge. We look for individuals with strong communication skills and the drive to create positive change. Successful candidates show intellectual curiosity and social responsibility while clearly articulating how their career aspirations align with our program's strengths.
Summer 2025 (May)
- Round 1: January 31, 2025
- Round 2: February 28, 2025
- Final Round: March 28, 2025
Fall 2025鈥�
- Early Round: April 11
- Round 1: May 9
- Round 2: June 13
- Final Round: July 4
Please remember that we process applications as completed and admissions decisions are made between application deadlines. You do not need to wait for a deadline to apply. The application process is detailed below. Please apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed/admitted on an ongoing basis after each application deadline.
Step 1: Review Application Requirements
Review the GDBA admission requirements and gather the documents before the application deadline.
Step 2: Apply Online
In this step, you must 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 required documents, your application is complete and will enter the formal review process. Once we receive all application components, we review applications for interview consideration. Candidates will hear back on an interview decision within two weeks of application completion.
If you have any questions during the application process, please contact our admissions team at gdba@sfu.ca.
Upon Acceptance
- Within 14 days of receiving your acceptance letter, a non-refundable deposit of $500 CAD must be submitted.鈥�
- This deposit reserves your seat in the GDBA program, and will be applied towards your tuition.鈥�
- Graduate students can pay by credit card through the graduate student online application system.
- After paying your admissions deposit, all applicants must submit official documents to complete their enrolment. Please see the detailed instructions below on how to request and submit these required materials.
Official Documents
Transcripts
- Official transcripts for credit courses from the Registrar of each post-secondary institution you attended must be sent directly to the SFU Beedie Graduate 尤物视频 office. If the transcripts are issued to you, they must be signed and sealed by your post-secondary institution.
- An official translation for transcripts not in English or French must be supplied. 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:
SFU Beedie Admissions Team
Segal Graduate School 鈥� 3rd Floor
500 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 1W6
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.
GMAT or GRE scores
Applicants must instruct GMAT or GRE to send the original score report directly to the MBA Office.
- GMAT: code 6G8-N3-47
- GRE: Institution Code 7112 Department 4201
English proficiency tests
- For TOEFL, SFU'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 IELTS test centre website 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 can transmit electronically to SFU. Please use the following information when submitting your test scores.
Organization ID 2036 - 尤物视频
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6
- For all other scores, please follow the instructions outlined by our Graduate Studies office here: /gradstudies/apply/applying/english-language.
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