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2-year Business - Marketing Diploma to Bachelor of Business Administration Degree
Where Are You Now?
Northern College
Discipline: Business and related studies
Credential: College Diploma (2 year)
Program Title: Business - Marketing
Where Do You Want to Go?
Seneca Polytechnic
Degree Qualifications: BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Discipline: Business and related studies
Credential: Degree (3 year)
Program Title: Business Administration
Transfer credits / courses
Semesters Remaining
Course Equivalencies Granted
Pathway students will receive a block of credit that reflects credit for all specializations within the Bachelor of Business Administration. Based on the specialization chosen, not all credits from this block will apply.
For the Marketing specialization: 22 credits will apply to degree requirements.
For the Business Management specialization: 19 of 22 credits will apply to degree requirements.
For the Accounting, Human Resources Management, Hospitality Travel & Tourism, or Supply Chain Management specializations: 18 of 22 credits will apply to degree requirements.
Requirements
Graduates of a 2-year Business - Marketing diploma program who have an overall GPA of 70% (3.0) or higher are eligible to enter in semester 4 of the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in the winter or fall term. Students who start the degree in the winter will complete the program in three academic semesters plus one work-integrated learning term. Students who start the degree in the fall will complete the program in four academic semesters plus one work-integrated learning term (longer path to degree completion due to course availability).
Important note: To maintain full-time status each term, students pursuing the Marketing specialization must start the degree in the winter term.
How to apply:
Domestic students will be required to submit an application via Ontario Colleges Application Service (OCAS) and select “degree completion” as their entry semester. Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.
International students will apply via Seneca’s International Student Web Application, and follow up with their Admissions Advisor regarding their pathway eligibility. The student will need their Seneca application confirmation number when they reach out to their advisor. Official transcripts showing diploma completion and a final program GPA must be submitted.
For current Seneca students and graduates who wish to transfer to this degree, please see the following link for application details: https://students.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/134/forms/wiki/view/4205/diploma-to-seneca-degree-pathways-transfer-form
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Minimum Grade for Admission≥ 70%
Pathway Requires Previous Program Graduation
Yes
BridgingN/A
Program Residency RequirementFor the Marketing specialization: 15 courses plus one work-integrated learning term must be completed at Seneca.
For the Business Management specialization: 18 courses plus one work-integrated learning term must be completed at Seneca.
For the Accounting, Human Resources Management, Hospitality Travel & Tourism, or Supply Chain Management specializations: 19 courses plus one work-integrated learning term must be completed at Seneca.
For more information on academic and credit transfer policies, including residency requirements, visit the institutional profile.Language of Instruction
English
Cancellation Policy
All Seneca pathways will have a review date of three years from the date of implementation. Pathways may have a shorter review date if substantive curriculum changes are made to either the sending or receiving program. Students enrolled in the receiving institution at the time of any change or notice of termination will be given the opportunity to complete their studies based on the terms of the pathway in effect at the time of their enrollment.
Documentation
No additional pathway documentation available.
Contact / Apply
Contact: Academic Pathways
Phone: 416 764 0399
Email: academic.pathways@senecapolytechnic.ca
Last Updated: November 20, 2025