Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
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Business Administration – Purchasing & Supply Management (BAO)
PGWP-eligible Program
Campus
Delivery
HybridDuration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Study Option
Full-timeCredential
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaSchool
Seneca Business Info :
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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
Supply chain
Purchasing
Inventory control and management
Leadership
Decision-making
Ethics
Strategy formulation
Project management
Communication
Teamwork
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | Newnham | Not available |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2026 | Newnham | Not available |
Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements. (CIP code: 52.0203)
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.
In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
International students applying for a PGWP: If you are in a flexible delivery course, you must attend in person as the option to attend online does not apply to you based on IRCC policy. Studying online will impact your PGWP eligibility. Please review the in-person requirements related to PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
Purchasing manager
Supply chain lead
Inventory control specialist
Procurement and supply chain associate
Supply chain and logistics analyst
Supply chain co-ordinator
Supply chain analyst
Affiliations/Associations
You have the opportunity to join the Association for Operations Management (APICS) Seneca Student Chapter. APICS is an international organization that offers field trips to local facilities and networking opportunities. The APICS Seneca Chapter also offers opportunities to take leadership roles and join case competitions. |
Industry Partnerships
The Seneca Polytechnic Difference
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Degree Pathways
Every Seneca diploma has a degree pathway. You have the opportunity to continue your studies and complete a degree at Seneca or a partner institution.
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).
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Career Support
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Sustainability
We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.