The Business Management (BSM) graduate certificate program at Seneca Polytechnic is designed to prepare international students for leadership and management careers in the Canadian business environment.
Students develop advanced skills in management, leadership, finance, sales, marketing and human resources while gaining practical experience through case studies, business simulations and industry-focused projects. The curriculum emphasizes teamwork, communication, project management and strategic decision-making.
Graduates are prepared for careers in business consulting, project management, marketing and organizational leadership across a variety of industries.
- Academic Requirement: • Recognized Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from an accredited institution. • Official university transcripts and degree certificate are required. • Suitable for graduates from business and non-business academic backgrounds seeking management careers.
- ELP Requirement: • IELTS Academic: Overall 6.5 with no band below 6.0 • PTE Academic: 60 overall (65 in Writing) • Duolingo English Test: 120–125 • TOEFL iBT: Minimum 22/30 in each skill • CAEL: 70 (Writing minimum 60) • Cambridge English: 176 with no skill below 169
- Special Requirement: • Designed specifically for international students seeking management careers in Canada. • Focus areas include: General Management Leadership Finance & Sales Human Resources Marketing • Curriculum includes Canadian workplace practices, business simulations and experiential learning. • Sustainability, reconciliation and inclusion principles are integrated throughout the program. • Program is currently not accepting new applications.
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Students whose study permit applications are still pending may request a deferral to the next available intake, provided the request is submitted before Day 10 of classes and the program is available. Deferrals are granted only once.
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Students awaiting an IRCC decision must still meet the deferral deadline. Requests submitted after Day 10 of classes will not be approved solely because a study permit decision is pending.
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Students may alternatively withdraw and apply for a refund by submitting the required withdrawal form and supporting documentation. Applicable administrative fees may be deducted.
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If a study permit application is refused, students may defer their admission and request a new Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) to support a future study permit application. PAL issuance is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
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Refund requests due to study permit refusal must include a copy of the official IRCC refusal letter and be submitted within 14 days of the refusal date.
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Only the refusal letter associated with the intake being withdrawn from will be considered for refund eligibility.
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Students whose second study permit application is refused before the start of classes may still qualify for a refund, subject to Seneca’s refund policy.
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Deferral requests are subject to program availability, and late requests may require a written appeal.
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Approved late deferrals may be subject to a CAD $200 late fee.
- Application Fee: $90
- LOA Deposit: $0
- Annual Tuition Fee: $18,907
- Total Tuition Fee: $37,814
- Course Duration: 2 Years
- Credentials: Pg Diploma
- Intake: September 2026, January 2027
• Valid Passport (Photo and Signature Pages)
• Bachelor's Degree Certificate
• Complete University Transcripts
• Official English Translation of Documents (if applicable)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, Duolingo, CAEL or Cambridge English)
• Updated Resume / CV
• Statement of Purpose (Recommended)
• CAD $90 Non-Refundable Application Fee
• International Student Application Cancellation Form (Required only if changing agents)
• Documents must be uploaded in PDF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, TIFF or GIF format
• Maximum file size allowed per document is 10 MB
• Admission is subject to academic eligibility and document verification
• Program currently not accepting new applications