Beedie School of Business

Calling all BBA students! 📢 Join us as a LAUNCH Leader on September 20, 2026 to help welcome new students to the SFU Beedie community. You’ll mentor incoming students while building your own leadership skills and create lasting connections along the way.

Be the person who helps a new student feel at home. 🏠❤️ Apply here by Sunday, August 23, at 11:59 PM PDT: https://ow.ly/Ooxf50ZygQF

🔦 Meet our student spotlight of the week, Edric Lagrisola! Edric is a fourth-year business student concentrating in Human Resources and Management Information Systems. He has been actively involved in student organizations such as SFU HRSA - Human Resources Student Association, Axis Consulting, and SFU JDC WEST, where he currently serves as the Vice President of Academics. He has also been a part of the SFU Beedie Ambassador Program and the Management Consulting Career Preparation Program. Outside of the classroom, he is completing a co-op at Vancouver International Airport, where he works on enterprise learning and organizational development initiatives.

📌 What’s your favourite thing about going to SFU Beedie?

The people. You're surrounded by ambitious, supportive, and kind students who constantly inspire you to grow. The friendships and connections I've made have been the most rewarding part of my Beedie experience.

📌 What's something you wish you knew before starting university?

You don't need to have everything figured out from day one. University is about exploring different opportunities, trying new things, and discovering what you're passionate about along the way. Don't be afraid to step outside your comfort zone; you never know where it might lead.

📌 What’s your current ?

Competing at JDC West in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. The competition was the culmination of months of hard work, and seeing it all come together alongside an incredible team made the experience incredibly rewarding. Working with some of the brightest students at SFU Beedie and learning from amazing coaches made the journey just as meaningful as the competition itself, and it's an experience I'll always be grateful for.

💫 Feeling inspired by Edric? Explore our incoming student resources to jumpstart your BBA journey: https://ow.ly/aM3050ZyfIR

Jamal Siddiqui (BBA ‘02) views volunteering at LAUNCH as an opportunity to help students see new possibilities. As a Product Director at the National Bank of Canada, he enjoys mentoring first-year students to connect their ambitions with their own unique path.

What started as a chance to volunteer alongside his daughter has become a meaningful way to stay connected to the SFU Beedie community, give back year after year, and build new connections with fellow alumni.

"The intersection of youthful energy with experience presents great opportunities," shares Siddiqui. "If you're thinking about volunteering, give it a try."

SFU Beedie alumni, are you ready to make an impact? Register by August 14 to inspire the next generation of business leaders at LAUNCH: https://ow.ly/bVgH50ZyaBU

🔦 Meet our student spotlight of the week, Katherine Huang! Katherine is a BBA student concentrating in Operations Management and MIS. Throughout her time at SFU Beedie, she has been involved with SFU Business Administration Student Society, SFU Accounting Student Association, CaseIT, and Management Consulting Career Preparation program, and has represented the School at case competitions across Canada and in countries like Australia and the Netherlands. Now serving as Co-Captain for SFU JDC WEST, she is excited to lead the team into competition before embarking on her semester abroad. Outside of extracurriculars, she has completed co-ops at Spartan Controls and PepsiCo, and is currently a Teaching Assistant for BUS 360W.

📌 What’s your favourite thing about going to SFU Beedie?

The people and the opportunities to get involved! Some of my closest friends are people I met in my first week of university, and every club experience has introduced me to more amazing people. The Beedie community is extremely supportive—the students are driven while wanting to see others succeed. These connections have opened doors to work, extracurriculars, and mentorship. I've learned so much from the community and it's equally exciting to have the chance to give back as well!

📌 What’s the best way to make connections and get involved at SFU Beedie?

It sounds scary but going for whatever opportunity you're interested in helps you. Even if you don't get it the first time, your effort puts you on the map—and as a bonus, even for opportunities you didn't directly sign up for! Chat with anyone as people at Beedie are more than happy to help and be a friend.

📌 What’s your current ?

Competing in Sydney last year with my team and coach. Australia introduced me to some of the nicest bites, friends, and views abroad so I’d love to go back one day!

💫 Feeling inspired by Katherine? Explore our incoming student resources to jumpstart your BBA journey: https://ow.ly/Xfib50Zwnk4

🌎 Discover what it's like to study business at Koç Üniversitesi with finance and international business student Patrick Handra!

Patrick reflects, "Looking back, my exchange at Koç University was about much more than studying abroad. It was about stepping outside my comfort zone, embracing new experiences, and making the most of every opportunity. Over five months, I had the chance to explore some of the most beautiful places across Türkiye and beyond, experience different cultures, and build friendships with people from around the world that I will always be grateful for. Every destination, conversation, and new experience shaped this journey in its own way. I came home with unforgettable memories, a broader perspective, and friendships that will last well beyond my time abroad. If I had the opportunity to do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate for a second."

👉 Are you interested in studying abroad? Explore our global learning experiences here: https://ow.ly/S1MO50Zwngy

BBA alumnus Christina Cao is kickstarting her career at Intracorp Homes as a Coordinator on the Development & Capital Markets team after discovering her passion for commercial real estate through SFU Beedie's Urban Development Program (BUDP).

As academic director and later program manager, Cao played a key role in expanding BUDP's impact by redeveloping its curriculum. She led the program through a significant growth phase, enhanced the student learning experience, and created additional opportunities for aspiring real estate professionals. Alongside co-op, international case competitions, and student leadership, these experiences helped prepare her for a career in real estate development.

Read more: https://ow.ly/hP2b50ZwioS

On July 25, the SFU Beedie community gathered together for the Summit Conference, the signature capstone event for BUS 496 in the BBA Professional Development series.

174 senior students delivered TED-style presentations, sharing key learnings from their BBA journeys with BUS 300 peers. Students had the opportunity to connect with more than 35 industry professionals who offered valuable career advice to these students preparing to enter the workforce.

Thank you to keynote speaker Ryan Barrington-Foote, President of The Jim Pattison Group, for inspiring the next generation of business leaders, and to Susan Christie-Bell, Kamal Masri, and all the industry professionals who made this experiential learning and professional development event possible.

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🔦 Meet our student spotlight of the week, Michael Gudz! Michael is a third-year Business and Computer Science joint-major student involved in many organizations on campus, most notably Second Savour, Enactus SFU, and SFU JDC WEST. This past year, Michael was a Project Manager at Enactus, leading Next Spark and contributing to winning Organization of the Year at the BASS Celebration Gala. Outside of SFU, Michael is part of the Cansbridge Scholars program. This fall, he will be starting a new job as a Product Manager Intern at RBC.

📌 What’s your favourite thing about going to SFU Beedie?

How incredibly nice everyone is. Culture and community are great; people are open to sharing and helping out. Especially in my first year, navigating university life wasn't easy, but I was surrounded by great people who helped me along the way and helped me find my footing at Beedie!

📌 What’s the best way to make connections and get involved at SFU Beedie?

Go to events, sign up for clubs, case comps, programs. Anything and everything is way better than doing nothing. I'd say put the fear behind you; so what if your friends aren't going? Take the leap of faith by signing up because you never know what you'll learn and who you'll meet. That way of thinking has been really helpful for me.

📌 What’s something you wish you knew before starting university?

I wish I was aware of my environment and the people at SFU Beedie, specifically the faculty and staff ready to support me in so many different ways. I'm a huge fan of the Career Management Centre, and I think they do amazing work. The people there were all extremely helpful, knowledgeable and encouraging when it came to finding my first co-op.

💫 Feeling inspired by Michael? Explore our incoming student resources to jumpstart your BBA journey: https://ow.ly/wIen50Ztxtv

🔦 Meet our student spotlight of the week, Sara Guglielmini! Sara is a fourth-year BBA student concentrating in Accounting. She recently wrapped up her term as President of the SFU Accounting Student Association after four years of involvement. She also competed with SFU JDC WEST in the Accounting discipline this past January. Beyond her involvement at Beedie, she completed an internship in Audit at Deloitte, where she will return full-time this September while completing her CPA.

📌 What’s the best way to make connections and get involved at SFU Beedie?

As an accounting student, the best decision I made was getting involved with SFU ASA in my first year. I learned so much from upper-year accounting students while being exposed to networking events and mentorship from the very start of my academic journey.

📌 What’s something you wish you knew before starting university?

Just how quickly time would fly. It feels like yesterday that I was starting my first year, and now I’m preparing to wrap up my degree next month. Looking back, I’ve realized how important it is to make the most of every opportunity, appreciate the time with people around you, and enjoy each stage of the journey. You’ll be surprised just how quickly the next chapter arrives.

📌 What’s your current ?

Taking home two Student Engagement Awards for SFU ASA this past May. Being able to celebrate the dedication and hard work of all my executives and coordinators was incredibly rewarding. It was truly the perfect way to end off my Beedie journey.

💫 Feeling inspired by Sara? Explore our incoming student resources to jumpstart your BBA journey: https://ow.ly/jvP150Zs27h