About the Program
This four-year degree program will provide you with the fundamental principles of a well-rounded undergraduate education and a solid foundation in business management. Students learn strategic management concepts in a variety of business settings that include planning, organizing, leading and evaluating. They also learn how to apply business management techniques to areas such as finance, operations, human resources and marketing for-profit and non-profit businesses and organizations. Other study topics include business ethics, customer service, selling, presentation skills, global supply chain management, taxation and applied research methodology.
Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor Degree
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Starts
January, September
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Interpreting complex information
- Business analysis
- Planning
Work Experience
Mandatory Degree Co-op
A work experience that includes at least one term in a formal work environment. In most cases the work term(s) is a paid position that is completed between two academic semesters and requires a minimum of 420 hours of work. Students must be in good standing and meet all identified requirements prior to participating in the work experience. The successful completion of the co-op work term(s) is required for graduation. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee that a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the mandatory co-op stream regardless of success in securing a work position.
Work-Integrated Learning Model
Academic Schedule
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January |
May |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Break |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
| Year 2 |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
Break |
| Year 3 |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
Semester 7 |
| Year 4 |
Work Term |
Semester 8 |
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Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- Product manager
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Business analysis
- Marketing
- Sales
- Banking
Professional Certification
As a student of this program, you may have the required knowledge to pursue several key industry designations. These designations often require two or more years of relevant work experience, or the writing of an exam, in addition to completing your academic studies.
- Canadian Institute of Management's certified in Management (CIM) and the Professional Manager professional designations
- The Project Management Institute educational component for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certificate
- Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate through Microsoft
Accreditation
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
Program of Study
Course List | Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
| BAB100 | Introduction to Canadian Business | 3 |
| BAB110 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| BAB120 | Computer Applications for Business I | 3 |
| BAB140 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ENG106 | Writing Strategies | 3 |
| BBA101 | Business Presentations Strategy | 3 |
| BAB210 | Business Statistics | 3 |
| BAB220 | Computer Applications for Business II | 3 |
| BAB231 | Introduction to Business Law | 3 |
| BAB240 | Management Accounting | 3 |
| ENG205 | Applied Communication for Business and Industry | 3 |
| HRM701 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| BAB235 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 |
| HST310 | Business Ethics | 3 |
| HST330 | Business Finance | 3 |
| HST430 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 |
| LSP240 | Micro Economics - Theory and Practice | 3 |
| 3 |
| BBA102 | Business Innovation and Model Design | 3 |
| BAB905 | Project Management | 3 |
| INX117 | Global Sustainability | 3 |
| LSP101 | World Geography | 3 |
| LSP340 | Macroeconomics - Theory and Practice | 3 |
| MRT296 | Integrated Marketing Communications | 3 |
| WTP200 | Work Term Preparation | 1 |
| BMT540 | Business to Business Marketing | 3 |
| BMT545 | Effective Selling | 3 |
| BMT550 | Management for Non-Profit and Social Enterprises | 3 |
| BMT850 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| GCN500 | Consultative Skills in a Global Environment | 3 |
| HST400 | Operations Management | 3 |
| BBA600 | Strategic Business Solutions | 3 |
| BMT700 | International Business Management | 3 |
| BMT780 | Contemporary Issues in Management Sustainability | 3 |
| BMT855 | Leadership for Managers | 3 |
| BMT870 | Global Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| 3 |
| BAB906 | Project Management II | 3 |
| BMT646 | Customer Service | 3 |
| BMT786 | Information Technology for Managers | 4 |
| LSP700 | Applied Research Methodology | 3 |
| 3 |
| BBM771 | Business Management, Co-op | 35 |
| BMT644 | Business Finance Taxation | 3 |
| BMT800 | Applied Research Project | 3 |
| BMT880 | Contemporary Issues in Management Innovation | 3 |
| BMT885 | Organizational Change Management | 3 |
| 3 |
Seneca has been granted consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting August 22, 2019. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
Program Learning Outcomes
This Seneca program has been validated by the Credential Validation Service as an Ontario College Credential as required by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- Apply strategic management knowledge and practices to support business decision making.
- Develop marketing strategies and plans by assessing, promoting, and evaluating products and services to support the strategic direction and goals of the business.
- Promote ethical and legal management principles and practices to ensure the sustainability, accountability, and integrity of the organization.
- Develop business plans and budgets using strategies and techniques for resource management and allocation.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of plans using data analysis and quality metrics for strategic decision-making.
- Analyze theories and practices of organizational behaviour and culture to examine change, foster diversity, and evaluate methods that influence change.
- Apply organizational culture theories and leadership practices to support continuity and innovation.
- Prepare business project plans using project management tools and techniques to support the goals of the organization.
- Apply human resources management processes and practices to promote an effective organization.
- Build and manage interpersonal relationships and teams through effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, problem solving, and self-reflective practice.
- Conduct data analysis and visualization to prepare applied research reports, analyze risk and inform strategies and directions
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including six Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 65%, or a mature applicant.
- Required courses with minimum final grade of 65% in each:
- English: Grade 12 ENG4U
- Mathematics: any Grade 12 U
International Student Information
International admissions requirements vary by program and in addition to English requirements, programs may require credits in mathematics, biology, and chemistry at a level equivalent to Ontario’s curriculum, or a postsecondary degree or diploma, equivalent to an Ontario university or college. Program-specific pre-requisite courses and credentials are listed with the admission requirements on each program page. To review the academic requirements please visit: Academic Requirements - Seneca, Toronto, Canada (senecapolytechnic.ca).
Pathways
As a leader in academic pathways, we offer a range of options that will allow you to take your credential further in another Seneca program or a program at a partner institution.
To learn more about your eligibility, visit the Academic Pathways web page.
