Business Administration - Purchasing and Supply Management

After studying in the Business Administration – Purchasing and Supply Management program, you will be able to offer employers specialized skills related to supply chain, purchasing and inventory control and management. Significant changes in practices and technology have led to an increased demand for workers with current and relevant supply chain skills. Expect to begin a career in purchasing, supply chain management, inventory management or logistics, working for government or private sector companies.

In 2009, Seneca became the first institution in Canada to have full–time programs accredited by the Canadian Institute of Management (C.I.M.). Upon graduation from the Business Administration – Management program you will have met all the requirements for the Certified in Management (C.I.M.) designation once you have completed two years of managerial work experience and made appropriate application to the Canadian Institute of Management.

Graduates will have completed all educational requirements and can submit an application to the Canadian Professional Sales Association to receive a Professional Sales Certificate (PSC). Graduates will have also met all the educational requirements for the CPSA's professional designation Certified Sales Professional (CSP).

In addition, you have the opportunity to join the Seneca Student Chapter of The Association for Operations Management (APICS), an international organization that offers field trips to local facilities and networking opportunities with guest speakers from various industries, for free. There are leadership positions available with the APICS Student Chapter. Students have the chance to participate in the APICS Canadian Case Study Competition held each year. In the past, Seneca teams have won this competition and travelled to the International Competition to compete.

The Business Administration - Purchasing and Supply Management program has developed strong partnerships with two leading industry certification bodies. Through our partnership with The Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) you will receive a Student Passport (cost: $30.00 + HST) and opportunities to participate in networking events and attend conferences and workshops. This is an invaluable chance for you to meet and network with professionals in the field.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with:
  • Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or Grade 11 Mathematics: (U) or (M)
• OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s) or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits (see Academic Upgrading).

Passionate, expert faculty from a range of professions

Real-world learning experiences through paid and non-paid work opportunities

Curriculums developed in collaboration with industry advisory committees

A variety of credentials offered from certificates, diplomas, degrees, and graduate certificates

Opportunities to pathway to higher level credentials at Seneca and other universities in our transfer partnership network