- 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
Honours Bachelor of Commerce - International Business Management (BMI)
About the Program
This four-year degree program is designed to provide you with specialized knowledge and skills in international business. The degree-level program builds upon the solid foundation of a well-rounded management education including accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, ethics and strategy. As you move into the intermediate and advanced years, the BMI program emphasizes business and supply chain processes that cross international boundaries and focuses on the complexities of operating in an international environment. Application of business technology is integrated throughout the program to introduce students to enterprise resource planning concepts and techniques.
As a graduate of this program, you will also have the required knowledge to pursue several industry designations, and are eligible to apply for graduate studies at various institutions in Canada and internationally.
You will gain specialized skills and knowledge from faculty with extensive expertise in international business and from interactions with industry professionals. As a graduate of this program, you will be adaptable and ready to meet the challenges of an evolving global business environment.
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities are available for candidates with distinguished academic records in their high school careers. A variety of scholarships and bursaries are also available to students based on merit and financial needs.
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 with some courses available in Seneca's flexible 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. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Critical thinking
- Analysis
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Interpersonal and team skills
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Business process analysis
- Teamwork
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
| Year | September | January | May |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Break |
| OR | |||
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Work Term |
| Year 3 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | Break |
| Year 4 | Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
- International relations officer
- Business development associate
- Business development consultant
- Business relationship manager
- Business analyst
- Logistics co-ordinator
Program of Study
| Course Code | Course Name | Weekly Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| BAB100 | Introduction to Canadian Business | 3 |
| BAB110 | Financial Mathematics | 3 |
| BAB120 | Computer Applications for Business I | 3 |
| BAB140 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| BBA101 | Business Presentations Strategy | 3 |
| ENG106 | Writing Strategies | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 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 |
| Semester 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 |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| BAB905 | Project Management | 3 |
| BBA102 | Business Innovation and Model Design | 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 |
| Work-Integrated Learning Term | ||
| BMI771 | International Business Management, Co-op | 35 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| BMI502 | Global Sourcing Procurement I | 3 |
| BMI503 | Business Process I | 4 |
| BMI505 | Supply Chain and Logistics | 3 |
| BMT850 | Strategic Management | 3 |
| GCN500 | Consultative Skills in a Global Environment | 3 |
| HST400 | Operations Management | 3 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| BBA600 | Strategic Business Solutions | 3 |
| BMI602 | International Law and Tariffs | 3 |
| BMI603 | International Transportation | 3 |
| BMI605 | Demand and Customer Relationship Management | 3 |
| BMT700 | International Business Management | 3 |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| BMI601 | Global Sourcing and Procurement II | 3 |
| BMI701 | Global Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| BMI702 | Inventory Management and Production | 4 |
| LSP700 | Applied Research Methodology | 3 |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (1) | 3 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| BAB906 | Project Management II | 3 |
| BMI803 | Business Process II | 3 |
| BMI805 | Advanced Topics in Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| BMT800 | Applied Research Project | 3 |
| plus: Liberal Studies Course (1) | ||
Seneca has been granted consent by the Minister 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 management knowledge and practices to support business development and operations in an international context.
- Apply office and resource management systems to inform strategic and operational plans, business process design, customer service initiatives and accounting.
- Analyze international business scenarios and strategies to guide business decisions given various risks and opportunities.
- Evaluate the global value chain in order to optimize business practices.
- Design marketing strategies and business plans to support corporate objectives and address risks and opportunities in an international context.
- Conduct environmental analyses to identify opportunities, threats, trends, and strategic uncertainties.
- Analyze and interpret business data for strategic and operational decision-making.
- Integrate appropriate technology to optimize business processes.
- Create plans for international business projects using project management tools and techniques to support achievement of organizational goals and direction.
- Compare international management approaches within the context of regulatory, ethical and legal environments that contribute to an organization’s plans and processes.
- Develop strategies that integrate and acknowledge cultural diversity in an international setting.
- Build and manage interpersonal relationships and teams through effective communication, collaboration, negotiation, problem solving, and self-reflective practice.
Admission Requirements
Learn about Seneca’s free English upgrading course and math upgrading course for applicants who don’t meet the high school requirements, as well as recommended upgrading for applicants who don’t meet their academic subject requirements.
Advanced Entry
Advanced entry offers a pathway for graduates from the following Ontario diploma/advanced diploma programs with a GPA of 70% or higher:
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.