Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management)

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.​

The program’s fully online delivery format is responsive to the current and growing need of students to continue to work while taking a postsecondary program to develop the business management skills that support career advancement. This format is truly student-centred and facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to integrating business knowledge. ​

Graduates possess a unique blend of practical knowledge and abilities supported by firm underpinnings of the methodologies and theories relating to the trades-business sectors. Graduates seeking employment in today’s rapidly changing global environment are well positioned to start their own business, to manage a small to medium-sized trades-related business, or use their newly developed skills and knowledge to improve an existing business. Employment opportunities may also exist in both the private and public sectors where strong leadership, management and entrepreneurship skills and the ability to adapt to change are highly desired. ​

The program is delivered by three colleges located across Ontario: Mohawk, Algonquin and George Brown colleges. Each college has expertise in business management and trades programming, as well as possesses the institutional capacity and supports required for fully online program delivery. The colleges are sharing their academic and industry expertise to deliver an innovative program that also aligns with the technological shifts in the sector.​

This program is well-suited for students who:​

• Enjoy taking leadership roles;​
• Adapt well to change;​
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit;​
• Are interested in integrating current skillset with business management;​
• Are confident in an online learning environment.​

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:​

1. Support business objectives by leveraging the interdependencies of functional business units including human resources, marketing, finance and accounting.
2. Conduct research to support strategic and operational decisions. ​
3. Deploy strategic planning techniques to ensure competitive advantage in the Trades industry.​
4. Apply relevant project and risk management principles and tools to the management of trade businesses. ​
5. Identify opportunities and address challenges in trades’ businesses using creative and innovative approaches. ​
6. Apply principles of management to the operation of trade’s business ventures.  ​
7. Plan, implement and manage marketing of trades-related products or services to foster business growth. ​
8. Comply with relevant laws, regulations, policies, ethical principles, and industry practices and standards. ​
9. Select and use appropriate software and other technologies to meet business goals.​
10. Interpret financial information using management accounting concepts and apply to strategic decision-making. ​
11. Identify and apply discipline specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through cultural diversity, social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.​

Graduates of this program may elect self-employment as a small business owner or find leadership roles in the trades-related fields as:

• Business Managers,
• Project Managers,
• Quality Control Managers,
• Maintenance and Trades Managers,
• other Service-related Managers.​

Requirements for Advanced Standing

Building Renovation Technology

• Graduates from Building Renovation Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma with Grade Point Averages of 2.7
• Two years of related work experience are eligible to enter into Year 2, Level 4 of the degree program (Resume Required).
• Be eligible for additional exemptions based on any prior credentials received.

Business - Trades

• Graduates from Business - Trades Ontario College Diploma with Grade Point Averages of 2.7
• Two years of related work experience are eligible to enter into Year 2, Level 4 of the degree program (Resume Required).
• Be eligible for additional exemptions based on any prior credentials received.

Motive Power Technician

• Graduates from Motive Power Technician Ontario College Advanced Diploma with Grade Point Averages of 2.7
• Two years of related work experience are eligible to enter into Year 2, Level 4 of the degree program (Resume Required).
• Be eligible for additional exemptions based on any prior credentials received.

Electrician

• Graduates from the Electrician Certificate of Qualification who successfully complete five bridging courses, are eligible to enter into Year 2, Level 4 of the degree program.
• Be eligible for additional exemptions based on any prior credentials received.

This is a flexible degree program and tuition will vary based on the course or courses you enrol in at any given time. Please contact the department for more information using this email: business@georgebrown.ca.