| Program Code: BAM | Campus: Markham |
| Duration: 6 Semesters (3 Years) | Start Dates: Summer, Fall, Winter Start dates are subject to change |
| Credential Awarded: Ontario College Advanced Diploma | |
Business Administration - Marketing Management Specialization:
Become a marketing leader. Learn how to integrate business and marketing fundamentals with advanced applications of technical, analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking and leadership skills. These skills are developed through the use of innovative and applied delivery techniques such as problem-based learning, real-life projects and case study analysis.
Business Administration - Event Marketing Management Specialization*:
Event Marketing Management is one of the fastest growing fields of marketing. Learn how to create experiences that build value for your customers and their guests. Event Marketing Management encourages companies to creatively communicate ideas to reach their target audience. As part of the program, you’ll be assigned an internship position with an industry client and assist in planning and executing a real world event. You will continue to develop your leadership skills through industry and faculty mentoring. Acquire professional certification and training in Smart Serve, First Aid and CPR.
* As a student of this program, you will obtain industry certifications at a fee. This measure is vital to the program curriculum and contributes to your professional experience.
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Program Learning Outcomes
This Seneca College program meets the system-wide standards for all Ontario College Credential programs as set by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
As a graduate, you will be prepared to reliably demonstrate the following:
Employability Skills
Program Eligibility:
Note: Although not required for admission, keyboarding skills and/or any computer graphic skills are helpful.
The Importance of Learning Skills:
Student success in college requires well developed learning skills (such as being able to work independently, participate in a team, be well-organized, develop good work habits, and show initiative). These skills are as important as prior academic achievement. While it is expected that applicants would have developed these skills through previous education and life experiences, Seneca offers support to assist students with further development of these important skills.
Prepare yourself for the challenging world of marketing and communications with Seneca’s Business Administration - Marketing program. With this three-year advanced diploma you’ll be prepared for a variety of career options including, Marketing Manager, Marketing Coordinator, Account Manager, Product Manager, Brand Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Interactive Marketing Manager, Market Researcher, Event and Trade Show Marketer, Sports Marketer, Sales Account Manager, Retail Sales Manager, Digital and Traditional Media Buying and Planning, and Media Sales Manager. Small Business Owner, Search Engine Account Marketing Manager, and Web Content Manager.
Industry is constantly looking for competent and highly skilled creative people. As a student in the Business Administration - Marketing program you will select a specialization in your third semester. The specialization begins in the fourth semester of the program in the areas of Marketing Management or Event Marketing Management.
When entering semester one, you may choose to study the Business – Marketing program through flexible delivery options, including distance and/or in class learning. For more information you can contact the Student Advisor.
During the third semester, you'll have the opportunity to apply for admission to the coop option. Co-op provides you with the opportunity to secure a paid work term between academic semesters. It also allows you to benefit from a combination of classroom learning and real-world experience. Please note that you will have a shared responsibility for securing employment opportunities and must meet co-op entrance requirements in order to be considered (see Student Advisor or Co-op Coordinator for details).
Co-op marketing related positions may be in sales, retail, event and trade shows, promotional activities, call centres and customer service, among others.
| Co-op Model - September Start | |||
| Sept-Dec | Jan-Apr | May-Aug | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Vacation |
| Year 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | Work Term |
| Year 3 | Semester 5 | Semester 6 | |
| Co-op Model - January Start | |||
| Jan-Apr | May-Aug | Sept-Dec | |
| Year 1 | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
| Year 2 | Semester 4 | Work Term | Semester 5 |
| Year 3 | Semester 6 | ||
As a student of this program, you will be required to purchase a membership in the Marketing Association of Seneca College (MASC) a collegiate chapter of the AMA. This measure is vital to the program curriculum and contributes to your professional experience
Through transfer agreements, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit in the following Seneca Graduate Certificate Programs:
Through transfer agreements and institution partnerships, graduates of this Seneca College program may be eligible for credit at the following post-secondary institution(s):
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Ryerson University | • Bachelor of Commerce, Business Management – Direct Entry Program • Bachelor of Commerce, Business Technology Management – Degree Completion program |
| Seneca College | • Bachelor of Commerce, International Accounting and Finance • Bachelor of Commerce, Financial Services Management • Bachelor of Commerce, Municipal and Corporate Administration (Previously Offered) • Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resources Strategy and Technology |
| Tyndale University College | • Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration or Business Administration – International Development |
| York University | • Bachelor of Administrative Studies (BAS) |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Algoma University | • Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Lakehead University | • Bachelor of Business Administration (3 year)* or Honours Bachelor of Commerce (4 year) |
| Laurentian University | • Honours Bachelor of Commerce |
| Laurier Brantford | • Honours Bachelor of Arts |
| Nipissing University | • Bachelor of Business Administration |
| University of Ontario Institute of Technology | • Bachelor of Commerce - Direct Entry |
| University of Ottawa | • Bachelor of Commerce |
| University of Windsor | • Bachelor of Commerce |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| Athabasca University | • Bachelor of Management or Bachelor of Commerce • Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communication Studies |
| University Canada West | • Bachelor of Commerce |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | • Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Royal Roads University | • Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| University at Buffalo | • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration |
| D'Youville College | • BSc – Accounting or Management |
| Davenport University | • BBA – Management, Marketing, BBA/MBA – Strategic Management |
| Northwood University | • Bachelor – Business Administration, Marketing, Management or Accounting |
| Robert Morris University | • Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science (BSBA) |
| University/College | Degrees Available |
|---|---|
| AUT University | • Bachelor of Business – any major dependent on courses taken at Seneca |
| Birmingham University | • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing • (Hons) International Marketing |
| Griffith University | • Bachelor of Business |
| Queensland University of Technology | • Bachelor of Business (Marketing) |
| Swiss Education Group | • Swiss Higher Diploma in International Hotel and Tourism Management (IHTM ) to Bachelor (Honours) of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management |
Our curriculum may change, so you stay current with the industry.
| Foundations | ||
| Semester 1 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
|---|---|---|
| BUS106 | Business - Its Nature and Environment | 4 |
| EAC150 | College English | 3 |
| ICA001 | Introduction to Computers and Applications | 2 |
| MRK106 | Marketing I | 4 |
| QNM106 | Mathematics of Finance | 4 |
| SSC100 | Success Strategies for College | 2 |
| Development | ||
| Semester 2 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| ACC106 | Accounting I | 4 |
| ECN550 | Economics: An Overview | 3 |
| MRK200 | Marketing II | 4 |
| MRK360 | Applied Business Management | 3 |
| MRK264 | Advanced Computer Applications for Marketing | 2 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| Planning | ||
| Semester 3 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| CAP506 | Career Launching and Portfolio Planning | 1 |
| EAC394 | Effective Business Writing | 3 |
| MRK317 | Integrated Marketing Communications I | 4 |
| MRK430 | Professional Selling | 4 |
| QNM222 | Business Statistics | 5 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| Application | ||
| Semester 4 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| MRK260 | Graphic and Web Design | 4 |
| MRK428 | Marketing Strategy and Analysis | 4 |
| MRK455 | Applied Marketing Research | 4 |
| MRK460 | Global Marketing | 3 |
| XXXXXX | General Education Option | 3 |
| CPP100 | Co-op Professional Theory (co-op option only) | 2 |
| CWT100 | Co-op Work Term (co-op option only) | |
| Mastery | ||
| Semester 5 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| MRK510 | Applied Research Methods in Marketing | 3 |
| MRK516 | Financial Analysis for Marketing | 4 |
| MRK518 | Interactive Marketing | 4 |
| MRK519 | Marketing Metrics and Analysis | 4 |
| XXXXXX | Professional Option * | 4 |
| CPP200 | Co-op Professional Practice (co-op option only) | 2 |
| Mastery | ||
| Semester 6 | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| MRK522 | Sales Management and Negotiation Techniques | 4 |
| MRK526 | Management of Marketing Channels | 4 |
| MRK620 | Strategic Analysis | 2 |
| MRK634 | Driving Digital Media for Business | 4 |
| MRK662 | New Product Launch | 4 |
| * Professional Options (select one) | ||
| Subject | Subject Name | Hrs/Wk |
| MRK513 | Buyer Behaviour | 4 |
| MRK561 | Brand Management | 3 |
| MRK632 | Services Management | 4 |
| MRK678 | Internship | 4 |
| Professional Options are offered based on subject enrolment. | ||
| Student Advisor: | Izabela Loranty Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 77547 Email: Izabela.Loranty@senecacollege.ca |
| Program Coordinator: | Reid Kerr Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 77536 Email: Reid.Kerr@senecacollege.ca |
| Co-op Coordinator: | Deb McKenzie Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 77615 Email: Deb.Mckenzie@senecacollege.ca |
| Program Chair: | Marianne Marando Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 33440 Email: Marianne.Marando@senecacollege.ca |
| Admissions Advisors: | |
| Domestic Admissions Advisor: | Marcie King Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 22804 Email: Marcie.King@senecacollege.ca |
| International Admissions Advisor: | Gina Lombardi Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 22405 Email: Gina.Lombardi@senecacollege.ca |
| Registration & Records Advisor: | Marc Combetto Telephone: (416) 491-5050 Ext. 77435 Email: Marc.Combetto@senecacollege.ca |
Graduates Enes and Michael talk about their time in the Business Administration - Marketing (Management Specialization) program and how they were able to continue their education in university, earning both a diploma and degree in less time.Video
Business Administration – Marketing (Management Specialization) student Julian talks about life at Seneca and his plans after graduation: taking advantage of a transfer agreement Seneca has with Griffith University in Australia. Click on the image above to play the video.
Business Administration - Marketing Management Specialization:
“My introduction to the foundations and applications of marketing and e-commerce at Seneca helped me focus on what really interested me in the industry, what my options were for the future, and how to think strategically about the world around me. The program also prepared me with the tools to get a job, and now I'm well on the way to realizing my career goals.”
Antonella Leone
Marketing Co-ordinator, Rogers Wireless
Graduate Business Administration - Marketing Diploma
“The faculty in the BA-Marketing program represent a remarkable and outstanding department of educators with an exceptional command of the subject matter within the field of marketing. My professors have consistently prodded me and my fellow class mates to question why and to think critically and creatively. Through their teaching, they imparted and instilled in me the ability to be analytical, to value excellence and to intellectually have the courage to thrive in a rapidly changing market driven environment.”
Omer Fayyaz
Graduate Business Administration – Marketing Diploma
Business Administration - Event Marketing Management Specialization*:
“The Business Administration - Marketing program has provided me with great hands-on experience in Event Marketing Management as well as valuable volunteer experiences in the event marketing field. I have learned a lot in terms of how to market events, the processes required for the execution of successful events as well as key problem solving skills to resolve issues that often arise in events through executing my own event as well as volunteering for others. The specialization requires students to be dedicated to their events, have strong time management and problem solving skills. Students also need to know that the day of the event is only part of a long planning process. The planning often can take up to months and requires students to be proactive in keeping up with the many tasks related to each event.”
Ella Leung
Business Administration - Event Marketing Management Specialization
Graduate 2007
“I cannot begin to count all of the practical projects, events and client collaborations in which I have gained a great amount of knowledge. The professors are truly dedicated to the program and the students. These were the best three years that I have experienced at Seneca College and it is truly my honour to say that Event Marketing Management is all about creating experiences and building customer value. I am confident that this specialization will benefit me in my future career as an Event Marketing Manager.“
Amanda Vaniglia,
Business Administration - Event Marketing Management Specialization
Graduate 2010
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology