Contact Us
Please reach out with any questions about the program or to discuss how you could fit a Minor in Social Data Analytics into your degree.
Program Director
Steve Weldon
AQ 6041
sda_director@sfu.ca
Student and Alumni Engagment Advisor
Azam Bhatti
WMC 3695
sda_advisor@sfu.ca
Undergraduate Advisor & Recruiter
Anthea Pasin
WMC 3695
sda_advisor@sfu.ca
Coordinator, Communications and Student Advising
Sarah Turner
WMC 3689
econcomm@@sfu.ca
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum GPA required to apply for the SDA minor?
You must be in good academic standing (2.0 CGPA).
Are there required courses to take before declaring an SDA minor?
As of Fall 2025, SDA 100 will be required to declare your minor.
Can I take SDA courses without being enrolled in the minor?
Yes, if there is room in the course and with instructor permission.
Can an upper-division core course or elective be counted towards both my major and SDA minor?
No, upper-division courses (300-level and above) can only be applied to one degree program. However lower-division (100/200-level) core courses or electives can be counted towards both your major and SDA minor.
How long will the minor take to complete?
The minor will take at least one year to complete, depending on course availability.
What is the selection process for student applications?
The program committee will evaluate applications based on how well the program fits with the student鈥檚 educational and career goals.
Can I apply courses that are not listed as electives towards the SDA minor?
Yes, students can apply up to 6 units towards the SDA program with the approval of the program director.
Do I need to have a major program declared before applying for the SDA minor?
No, students do not need to have a major declared before applying to the minor program.
How long will the minor take to complete?
The minor will take at least one year to complete, depending on course availability.
What is the selection process for student applications?
The program committee will evaluate applications based on how well the program fits with the student鈥檚 educational and career goals.
Can I apply courses that are not listed as electives towards the SDA minor?
Yes, students can apply up to 6 units towards the SDA program with the approval of the program director.
Do I need to have a major program declared before applying for the SDA minor?
No, students do not need to have a major declared before applying to the minor program.