Business Administration - Entrepreneurship and Small Business (BAS) at Seneca College

About the Program

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will develop a solid understanding of contemporary management theory before learning the skills required to plan, start-up, manage and expand a successful small business. You will learn to research, analyze, plan and assess current situations, contribute to strategies, and lead and work effectively within teams. You will also develop your skills to use applications and technologies to support your organization’s business goals.

Your learning will be further supported by instructors and business owners who will share their expertise and guide you through the process of identifying innovative and promising venture ideas from their business plans. Seminars, case analysis and online business simulations will be an integral part of your learning process.

As a student of this program, you may earn the opportunity to participate in Seneca’s Shark’s Pond event. Here, you will pitch and defend your business ideas to industry leaders. Many past competitors have launched their business ideas after graduating.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• Leadership

• Decision-making

• Ethics 

• Strategy formulation

• Project management

• Communication

• Teamwork

Your Career

As a graduate of this program, you will be able to pursue entrepreneurship or seek employment in growing small- and medium-sized organizations.