Does Simon Fraser University accept Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation HL?

💡Expert's Take

“THE 'BUSINESS CALCULUS' SHORTCUT – AIM FOR A 6

The Policy: SFU rewards high performance in Math AI HL with specific credits tailored for Social Sciences.

Scenario A: Score of 6 or 7 (The Business Win) You Get: MATH 157 (3) + STAT 205 (3). The "Golden Ticket": MATH 157 is Calculus I for the Social Sciences.[1] It satisfies the mandatory calculus requirement for Beedie School of Business and Economics majors. The Bonus: STAT 205 gives you 3 units of "Quantitative" credit. Note: This does not replace the core Business Statistics course (BUS 232 or ECON 233), but it counts as a useful elective.

Scenario B: Score of 4 or 5 (The Generic Credit) You Get: MATH 1XX (6 units). Condition: Diploma students earn this with a 4+; Certificate/Partial students need a 5+. The Trap: This is generic elective credit. It does NOT satisfy the MATH 157 requirement. You will still have to take Calculus at SFU.

⚠️ Warning for Science/Engineering Majors: Even if you get a 6, MATH 157 is often not accepted for Engineering or Physics majors (who require the harder MATH 151).[2] Reality Check: If you are in Engineering/Science, this credit gives you electives, but you will likely still need to take the "Science Stream" Calculus (MATH 150/151).[2]

Verdict: For Business/Econ students, a 6 is a massive win that skips a hard calculus course.[2] For Engineers, it's just elective units.”