Honours Bachelor of Commerce – Business Management (BBM)

Campus

Newnham

Duration

8 Semesters (4 Years)

Credential Awarded

Honours Bachelor Degree

School

Seneca Business

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. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.

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.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarship opportunities are available for students with distinguished academic records in their high school careers. A variety of scholarships and bursaries are available to students based on merit and financial needs. 

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
  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