Partnership Established with Beedie School of Business, SFU

On June 20, SYSBS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Beedie School of Business, Simon Fraser University (SFU), British Columbia, Canada, concerning possible collaborations between the two institutions. SFU and SYSBS share a vision, as premier global institutions, to support the creation and dissemination of business knowledge. Building from this shared perspective, the Parties have expressed an interest in exploring future collaborative efforts.

After the execution of this MOU, both parties will engage in discussions to explore the parameters and feasibility of the collaborative efforts in the following areas: 1.        Faculty Research and Development; 2. Joint Doctoral Education; 3. Joint Executive Education; and 4. Student Exchange and Joint Programs.

Simon Fraser University

Simon Fraser University and the Beedie School of Business have a relatively short but very busy history characterized by innovative people, research and programs. SFU was ranked 1st among Canada’s Comprehensive Universities in 2009 and 2010 by Macleans Magazine.

Beedie School of Business

Founded in 1965, the Beedie School of Business is home to the oldest Executive MBA (EMBA) program in Canada, and is now the largest business school in Western Canada. That Beedie has achieved a  measure of success is confirmed by its accreditation by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), and by receiving the EQUIS Quality award from the EFMD (European Federation for Management Development), globally recognized accrediting agencies for business schools. Less than 1% of business schools worldwide have earned both of these international accreditations. The Beedie School of Business has also committed to integrating the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).