About Business Administration - Purchasing And Supply Management (bao) in Seneca College
About the Program
This three-year advanced diploma program provides you with the in-depth understanding of how the increasingly strategic nature of purchasing influences other major functional areas of an organization. The program will help you pursue careers in purchasing, supply chain management, inventory management or logistics. |
You will also build a practical understanding of contemporary management theory and learn about tools that are essential to managing the supply base of an organization. Your learning will be enhanced through seminars, plant tours, case analysis and business simulations. Your learning will be further advanced by current and industry expert faculty members.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
Work Experience
Field Placement
Students with the desire and the minimum GPA requirement will have the opportunity to participate in a field placement program to gain practical work experience in the supply chain field.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
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Purchasing manager
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Supply chain lead
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Inventory control specialist
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Procurement and supply chain associate
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Supply chain and logistics analyst
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Supply chain co-ordinator
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Supply chain analyst
Academic qualification equivalents
When applying to a Seneca degree program you must submit:
When applying to a Seneca graduate certificate program you must submit:
- Complete university and college transcripts for all years of study.
- University or college credential (degree, diploma or certificate).
- A credential assessment from a recognized agency such as WES (World Education Services) may be required for some programs. Applicants will be informed by email if this is needed.
- Academic records that are in a language other than English must include an official/certified English translation.
- Seneca reserves the right to verify submitted transcripts at any time. For courses and credentials earned inside of Canada, Seneca reserves the right to request original transcripts be sent directly to Seneca from the issuing institution. Applicants will be informed by email if this is needed.
When applying to a Seneca certificate program and two- or three-year diploma program you must submit:
- High school transcripts for grades 10, 11 and 12 showing all program specific pre-requisite courses.
- High school/secondary school diploma (certificate of completion).
- You may submit transcripts or certificates for any completed university/postsecondary college courses or programs taken inside or outside of Canada.
- Academic records that are in a language other than English must include an official/certified English translation.
- Seneca reserves the right to verify submitted transcripts at any time. For courses and credentials earned inside of Canada, Seneca reserves the right to request original transcripts be sent directly to Seneca from the issuing institution. Applicants will be notified if this is needed.
English language requirements (one of the below):
Degree Programs and Graduate Certificate Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
- PTE: Minimum score 60
Certificate Programs, Diploma and Advanced Diploma Programs
- IELTS: Minimum 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- PTE: Minimum score 58
Seneca College Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Number of Campuses |
10 |
Total Number of Students |
Full-time students: 30,000
Part-time students: 70,000 |
Total Number of International Students |
5,500 |
Financial Aid for International Students |
Available |
English Proficiency Tests Considered |
IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE |
Average Cost of Attendance |
8629 USD |
DLI Number |
019395536013 |
Students: Faculty Ratio |
195:1 |
Seneca College The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The cost of living in Canada varies depending on the demands and requirements of the students attending Seneca College. To estimate the cost of things like food, accommodation, transportation, and other expenses, students can look at the table below.
Expenses |
Amount |
House Rent |
684 USD |
Food |
756 USD per semester |
Clothing |
684 USD to 836 USD |
Transportation |
745 USD |
Books and other supplies |
760 USD to 1520 USD |
Miscellaneous |
760 USD to 1520 USD |