Program Overview

Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management (BBM)

Program Overview

This four-year degree program provides students 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.

Skills

Throughout this program, students 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

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

Availability is subject to change, and a seat is not guaranteed.

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.

Career Options

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

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.

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Advanced Placement

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

Renewable Scholarships

You may qualify for a renewable scholarship and receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking, and more.

Global Recognition

Seneca is proud to be one of the first institutions in Ontario to have programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).