Program Overview

Honours Bachelor of Commerce – International Business Management (BMI)

Program Overview

This four-year degree program is designed to provide students 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 students 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.

Program Details

• Campus: Newnham
• Delivery: Hybrid
• Duration: 8 Semesters (4 Years)
• Credential: Honours Bachelor Degree
• School: Seneca Business

About the Program

The Honours Bachelor of Commerce – International Business Management (BMI) program is designed to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills in international business. The program emphasizes business and supply chain processes that cross international boundaries and focuses on the complexities of operating in an international 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.

Skills

Throughout this program, students 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.

Program Availability

• Canadian Applicants
• International Applicants

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.

Career Options

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 coordinator

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).