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Business Administration - Purchasing & Supply Management

Tuition fee CA$17,117 per year

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,398), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee CA$390 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

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Accommodation fee CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

  • Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
  • Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

More information

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Overview

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:

  • Supply chain
  • Purchasing
  • Inventory control and management
  • Leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Ethics
  • Strategy formulation
  • Project management
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

The Association for Operations Management (APICS)

You have the opportunity to join the 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.

Career opportunities

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:

  • 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
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026
Apply Now! January 2026
Application start
Mar 1, 2025
This intake is not applicable
Studies commence
Jan 2, 2026