Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
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
Business Administration – Purchasing & Supply Management (BAO)
Campus
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)Credential Awarded
Ontario College Advanced DiplomaSchool
Seneca BusinessProgram 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. 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.
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
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
| May 2025 | Newnham | Suspended |
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 2025 | Newnham | Open |
International students: review Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility before choosing program and course delivery.
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
Your Career
Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:
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
Accreditation
Sustainability
We’ve made a bold commitment to embed principles of sustainability into every business program we offer.
Learn more about Seneca Business’s commitment to sustainability.
Global Learning and Engagement Opportunity
As a student in this program you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement. Gain a global perspective and develop new skills for personal, professional, and academic growth – at Seneca or abroad.