Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management)(Honours)

The Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) is a degree-completion program where the knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeship/journeyperson training, or trade-related diploma programs, provide the basis for advanced standing into the program. Focus is on the business administration, managerial, accounting, project management, leadership, communication and applied research competencies needed by people working in or with the skilled trades to grow their own businesses, take on greater responsibilities in their current work environments, and/or pursue management careers in medium to large organizations. For those graduates who want to pursue further academic credentials, the program will facilitate a pathway into graduate studies in both business administration and management programs.

Program Requirements

• Business – Trades Ontario College Diploma with minimum Grade Point Averages of 2.7.
• Two years of related work experience.

What You’ll Learn

• Support business objectives by leveraging the interdependencies of functional business units including human resources, marketing, finance and accounting.
• Conduct research to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Deploy strategic planning techniques to ensure competitive advantage in the Trades industry.
• Apply relevant project and risk management principles and tools to the management of trade businesses.
• Identify opportunities and address challenges in trades` businesses using creative and innovative approaches.
• Apply principles of management to the operation of trade`s business ventures.
• Plan, implement and manage marketing of trades-related products or services to foster business growth.
• Comply with relevant laws, regulations, policies, ethical principles, and industry practices and standards.