Campus
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor Degree

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.

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. 

Advanced Entry

Graduates of a diploma program may be eligible to complete this degree faster through one of our pathway options.

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

Students must take part in 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 Break
Year 3 Semester 5 Semester 6 Semester 7
Year 4 Work Term Semester 8  

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

Awards, Scholarships & Bursaries

A variety of awards, scholarships and bursaries are available to students. Awards can be based on academic merit, extracurricular involvement or financial need.

Sustainability

Sustainability

We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.

Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.

Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity

Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity

As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.

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