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Bill Krane, Chair
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
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Faculty of Business Administration (SCUS 09-52
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November 17, 2009
Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
at its meeting of November 5, 2009, gives rise to the following
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recommendation:
Motion:
That Senate approve the revision of admission requirements for
entrance to the Faculty of Business Administration effective for
the Fall 2ft1-8 term.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
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Faculty of Business Administration
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Revision of Admission Requirements for the 20+0/2011 calendar.
Summary of Changes
a)
in addition to the September Senate approval of calculation of the eligibility for
admission for Category 2, 3 and 4 students be amended so that the admission
GPA is no longer calculated based on overall CGPA but rather only on the grades
received for the nine lower division courses required for admission to the Faculty
of Business Administration, that there is a maximum of two repeated courses on
those nine lower division courses.
Rationale
To provide a relevant and consistent base of admission for internal and external
students transferring to SFU Business.
b)
Update Category 2 title to: direct from a recognized post secondary institution.
Also update first sentence with same wording.
Rationale
'Universities' was originally absent from Category 2, and university,
college/technical institute can all fall under the title "direct from a recognized post
secondary institution".
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To create fairne3s for those atudents who recently entered 6FU Business as
Category 3 and 4
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C ) Introduce Broad Based Admissions to Category 1 Admission Requirements.
Rationale
Although academic performance is still very important, this new procedure will
allow SFU Business to look at performance in a broader range of activities.
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Category I admission will be based on the general Simon Fraser University
admission requirements (plus mathematics 12), combined with an assessment of
overall leadership potential and extra-curricular achievements.
Calendar Change
The calendar changes required are on page 144 of the 2009/2010 of the printed SFU
calendar.
From:
Admission Requirements
Criteria
Students will be selected competitively from one of four streams.
Category 1 - direct from secondary school
A portion of the annual admission will be selected from secondary school graduates based on the general
Simon Fraser University admission requirements plus mathematics 12.*
Category 2 - direct from college
A portion of the annual admission will be selected from students transferring from community colleges or
technical institutes. These students must have completed all of the required lower division courses (except
BUS 207 and 254 which may be completed after faculty admission**)
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Students will be selected
competitively based on the Simon Fraser University admission grade point average.
Category 3 -
all
courses at
Simon Fraser University
A portion of the annual admission will be selected from students who have completed all of their courses at
Simon Fraser University including the lower division requirement courses (except BUS 207 and
254 which may be completed after faculty admission**). Students will be selected competitively based on
the cumulative grade point average.
Category 4 - some Simon Fraser University and other post-secondary courses
A portion of the annual admission will be selected from students who have completed some courses at
Simon Fraser University and some at other post-secondary institutions including the lower division
requirement courses (except BUS 207 and 254 which may be completed after faculty admission* *)
Students will be selected competitively based on a grade point average which will be a combination of
grades earned at Simon Fraser University and other institutions. Note: minimum Simon Fraser University
CGPA of 2.25 required.
To be considered for admission to the faculty, students in categories 2, 3 and
4
must have completed each
lower division requirement course with a minimum C- grade. The number of undergraduate students
granted entry to the faculty is limited to 500 to 600 new students per academic year.
*or equivalent advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses as listed under
General
Admission Requirements
for British Columbia Secondary Schools.
**if BUS 207 and/or 254 have been completed, they will be calculated into the GPA used for faculty
admission.
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Application Procedures
Students applying under category 1 or 2 should apply to the faculty at the same time that they apply for
admission to the University. Category 3 or 4 applicants should apply to the faculty after completing the
30th unit and before the 60th. Students should apply during the term in which the lower division
requirements, as listed below (except BUS 207 and 254) are completed. Students not accepted upon initial
application may reapply. Unsuccessful applicants may appeal through the faculty admissions appeals
committee.
Application Deadlines
April 1 * for summer term
August 1 * for fall term
December 1 * for spring term
*appl i
cation earlier in the term is recommended
In the second month of the term, students may apply
online at www.business.sfu.ca/bbalappform
/index.php
Non-Majors Access to Business Courses 300 and 400 division BUS Course Enrolment Restrictions
Students other than those accepted into a program in business administration may complete selected 300
division business administration courses contingent upon
• space available on day five of the first week of classes
• meeting the prerequisites for the requested course
Registration in BUS 360W and upper division courses in the honors accounting concentration is limited to
students who are approved in a business plan.
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Only students who have been formally admitted to the Faculty of Business Administration will be awarded
a bachelor of business administration.
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Admission Requirements
Criteria
Students will be selected competitively from one of four streams. To be considered for admission to the
faculty, students in categories 2, 3 and 4 must have completed each lower division requirement course with
a minimum C- grade.
Category I - direct
from secondary school
A portion of the annual admission will be selected from secondary school graduates based on the general
Simon Fraser University admission requirements (plus mathematics
12*),
combined with an assessment of
overall leadership, potential and extra-curricular achievements. Successful applicants will have experience
in one or more of the following extra-curricular areas: entrepreneurship, social activism, athletics, arts
(performing, visual, music, and writing), community leadership and/or involvement, career progression or
other areas.
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Category
2 -
direct from
a recognized post secondary institution
A portion of the annual admission will be selected from students transferring from a recognized post
secondary institution: These students must have completed all of the required lower division courses
(except BUS 207 and 254 which may be completed after faculty admission). Students will be selected
competitively based on the grades achieved in the nine lower division required courses**
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with a maximum
of two repeated courses on those nine lower division courses. ?
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Category
3 -
all courses
at Simon
Fraser University
A portion of the annual admission will be selected from students who have completed all of their courses at
Simon Fraser University including the lower division requirement courses (except BUS 207 and 254 which
may be completed after faculty admission). Students will be selected competitively based on the grades
achieved in the nine lower division required courses", with a maximum of two repeated courses on those
nine lower division courses. Note: minimum Simon Fraser University CGPA of 2.4 required.
Category 4 - some Simon Fraser University and other post-secondary courses
A portion of the annual admission will be selected from students who have completed some courses at
Simon Fraser University and some at other post-secondary institutions including the lower division
requirement courses (except BUS 207 and 254 which may be completed after faculty admission). Students
will be selected competitively based on the grades achieved in the nine lower division required courses
earned at Simon Fraser University and other
institutions**,
with a maximum of two repeated courses on
those nine lower division courses. Note: minimum Simon Fraser University CGPA of 2.4 required.
*or equivalent advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses as listed under General
Admission Requirements for British Columbia Secondary Schools.
**nine lower division courses are as follows:
BUS 237-3 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems in Business
BUS 251-3 Financial Accounting I
BUS 272-3 Behavior in Organizations
ECON 103-4 Principles of Microeconomics
ECON
1054
Principles of Macroeconomics
And one of
BUEC 232-4 Data and Decisions 1
STAT 270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
And one of
MATH 150-4 Calculus 1 with Review
MATH 151-3 Calculus 1
MATH 154-3 Calculus 1 for the Biological Sciences
MATH 157-3 Calculus for the Social Sciences 1
And two of
ENGL 10 1-3 Introduction to Fiction
ENGL 102-3 Introduction to Poetry
ENGL 103-3 Introduction to Drama
ENGL 104-3 Introduction to Prose Genres
ENGL 105-3 Introduction to Issues in Literature and Culture
ENGL 199-3 Introduction to Issues in Literature and Culture
PHIL 001-3 Critical Thinking
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PHIL 100-3 Knowledge and Reality
PHIL 120-3 Introduction to Moral Philosophy
Application Procedures
Students applying under category 1 or 2 should apply to the faculty at the same time that they apply for
admission to the University.
Category 3 or 4 applicants should apply to the faculty after completing the 30th unit. Students should apply
during the term in which the lower division requirements (except BUS 207 and 254) are completed.
Students not accepted upon initial application may reapply. Unsuccessful applicants may appeal through
the faculty admissions appeals committee.
Application Deadlines
April 1 * for summer term
August 1 * for fall term
December 1 * for spring term
*.application earlier in the term is recommended
In the second month of the term, students may apply
online at www.business.sfu.calbbalappform
/index.php
Non-Majors Access to Business Courses 300 and 400 division BUS Course Enrolment Restrictions
Students other than those accepted into a program in business administration may complete selected 300
and 400 division business administration courses contingent upon
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space available on day five of the first week of classes
meeting the prerequisites for the requested course
• minimum CGPA of 2.67
Registration in BUS 360W and upper division courses in the honors accounting concentration is limited to
students who are approved in a business plan.
Only students who have been formally admitted to the Faculty of Business Administration will be awarded
a bachelor of business administration.
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