Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Building Renovation Technology) Program (B304)

Program Description

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This program is a tri-college collaboration between Algonquin College, George Brown College and Mohawk College. Each college is sharing their academic and industry expertise to deliver this innovative program.

Program Overview

Are you a graduate of the Building Renovation Technology program? Our Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) degree-completion program is the perfect next step for you. You'll enter the program in semester four and gain skills in business administration, management, accounting, project management, leadership, communication, and applied research competencies. Graduates of this program can become small-business owners or find leadership roles in trades-related fields as a business manager, project manager, quality control manager, maintenance and trades manager, or service-related manager.

Full Description

This pathway is for graduates of the Building Renovation Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma program. Graduates of this program receive credit for 14 courses in the degree and enter the program in semester four.

The Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) program is a fully online degree-completion program that builds on your apprenticeship/journeyperson training or trade-related diploma program. You’ll graduate with a blend of practical knowledge and abilities that will prepare you to start your own business, manage a small to medium-sized trades-related business, or improve an existing one. The program is delivered by Mohawk, Algonquin and George Brown colleges, each with expertise in business management and trades programming, providing an innovative program that aligns with technological shifts in the industry.

This program is ideal for you if you’re interested in leadership roles, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and want to integrate your current skill set with business management. You should also be comfortable with an online learning format, which will allow you to continue to work while completing your degree.

For graduates who want to pursue further academic credentials, the program will facilitate a pathway into graduate studies in both business administration and management programs.

Here are some skills you’ll be able to show off after completion of the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) degree program:

  • Conducting research to make informed decisions for the success of the business
  • Using strategic planning techniques to stay competitive in the trades industry
  • Developing marketing strategies to grow trades-related businesses
  • Applying financial information to strategic decision-making

Your Field Education Options

An integral component of the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) degree program is mandatory field education.

Students are required to complete a minimum of 420 hours (equivalent to 14 weeks) of a paid co-op experience either in one block or in multiple cumulative blocks. Through this opportunity, you will gain business experience in a real environment, often in a trades-related organization to enhance your professional development.

Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities

Career Options

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

  • business manager
  • project manager
  • quality control manager
  • maintenance and trades manager
  • service-related manager

Alumni Impact

We are immensely proud of the contributions of our alumni in Toronto and around the globe.
 
From Michelin-starred restaurants to major construction, entertainment, community and financial organizations, our graduates are truly making an impact across a range of industries.

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