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Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours)
(B307)
Program Details
Online- Program Code: B307
- Credential: Bachelor's Degree
- Duration: 5 semesters (with up to 8 years for completion part-time)
- Method of Study: Online
- Starting Months: January, May, September
- Domestic Tuition: 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
- Fall 2026 Delivery: Semester 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: Online; Co-op
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | Open | Not Available |
| Winter 2027 | Open | Not Available |
| Spring 2027 | Open | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionProgram Description
Leadership Claims
This program is a tri-college collaboration between Algonquin College, George Brown Polytechnic 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 Electrician Certificate of Qualification 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 4 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, such as business manager, project manager, quality control manager, maintenance and trades manager or service-related manager.
Watch our pre-recorded information session to learn more about this program.
Full Description
This pathway is for graduates of the Electrician Certificate of Qualification program. Graduates of this program receive credit for eight 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 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.
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
The program’s fully online delivery format is responsive to the current and growing need of students to continue to work while taking a post-secondary 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.
Your Field Education Options
An integral component of the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) degree program is mandatory field experience.
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
Courses
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC1012 | Financial Accounting |
| BBUS2104 | Principles of Business Management & Research Part 1 |
| BBUS2105 | Principles of Business Management & Research Part 2 |
| ECO 1101 | Microeconomics |
| ECO 2101 | Macroeconomics |
| QUA 2002 | Statistics |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BCMP2017 | Computer Business Applications |
| MGT 2013 | Risk Management |
| XBUS3500 | Professional Practice |
| XMKT3501 | Marketing |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC2013 | Managerial Accounting |
| BFSM4111 | Human Resource Management |
| BLAW2015 | Canadian Business Law |
| MGT 4602 | Project Management |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
Semester 7
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC3014 | Finance |
| BBUS4011 | Operations Management |
| MGT 2014 | Management Information Systems |
| MGT 2015 | Managing Small and Medium Enterprises |
| XCRE4701 | Capstone Applied Research Project I |
| XMKT4700 | Trades Marketing |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 8
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BBUS4107 | International Business |
| MGT 2012 | Negotiation Strategies |
| XCRE4702 | Capstone Applied Research Project II |
| XMGT4800 | Strategic Thinking and Management |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Co-op Placement
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BCOP3002 | Work Experience (Coop) |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- 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 trades 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.
- Select and use appropriate software and other technologies to meet business goals.
- Interpret financial information using management accounting concepts and apply to strategic decision-making.
- Identify and apply discipline specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through cultural diversity, social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
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
Additional Costs
* 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
+ Books and additional supplies are not included in the tuition fees and must be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
- post-secondary transcript
- departmental review
Eligible Professions
- construction electrician
- electric motor system technician
- industrial electrician
- power line technician
Course Exemptions
Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting starting December 21, 2020. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, George Brown will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. George Brown will ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
HONOURS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Trades Management)
For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-specific information) please contact the co-ordinator:
Joyce Manu, Program Co-ordinator
Email: jmanu@georgebrown.ca
SOCIAL CHANNELS
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Management which is located at our St. James Campus.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
This program is a tri-college collaboration between Algonquin College, George Brown Polytechnic 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 Electrician Certificate of Qualification 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 4 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, such as business manager, project manager, quality control manager, maintenance and trades manager or service-related manager.
Watch our pre-recorded information session to learn more about this program.
Full Description
This pathway is for graduates of the Electrician Certificate of Qualification program. Graduates of this program receive credit for eight 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 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.
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
The program’s fully online delivery format is responsive to the current and growing need of students to continue to work while taking a post-secondary 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.
Your Field Education Options
An integral component of the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) degree program is mandatory field experience.
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
Courses
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC1012 | Financial Accounting |
| BBUS2104 | Principles of Business Management & Research Part 1 |
| BBUS2105 | Principles of Business Management & Research Part 2 |
| ECO 1101 | Microeconomics |
| ECO 2101 | Macroeconomics |
| QUA 2002 | Statistics |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BCMP2017 | Computer Business Applications |
| MGT 2013 | Risk Management |
| XBUS3500 | Professional Practice |
| XMKT3501 | Marketing |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC2013 | Managerial Accounting |
| BFSM4111 | Human Resource Management |
| BLAW2015 | Canadian Business Law |
| MGT 4602 | Project Management |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
Semester 7
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC3014 | Finance |
| BBUS4011 | Operations Management |
| MGT 2014 | Management Information Systems |
| MGT 2015 | Managing Small and Medium Enterprises |
| XCRE4701 | Capstone Applied Research Project I |
| XMKT4700 | Trades Marketing |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 8
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BBUS4107 | International Business |
| MGT 2012 | Negotiation Strategies |
| XCRE4702 | Capstone Applied Research Project II |
| XMGT4800 | Strategic Thinking and Management |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Co-op Placement
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BCOP3002 | Work Experience (Coop) |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
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
Additional Costs
* 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
+ Books and additional supplies are not included in the tuition fees and must be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
- post-secondary transcript
- departmental review
Eligible Professions
- construction electrician
- electric motor system technician
- industrial electrician
- power line technician
Course Exemptions
Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting starting December 21, 2020. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, George Brown will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. George Brown will ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- 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 trades 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.
- Select and use appropriate software and other technologies to meet business goals.
- Interpret financial information using management accounting concepts and apply to strategic decision-making.
- Identify and apply discipline specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through cultural diversity, social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Contact Us
HONOURS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Trades Management)
For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-specific information) please contact the co-ordinator:
Joyce Manu, Program Co-ordinator
Email: jmanu@georgebrown.ca
SOCIAL CHANNELS
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Management which is located at our St. James Campus.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionBachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) (Pathway Electrician)
(B307)
Program Details
Online- Program Code: B307
- Credential: Honours Bachelor's Degree
- Duration: 5 semesters (with up to 8 years for completion part-time)
- Method of Study: Online
- Starting Months: January, May, September
- Domestic Tuition: 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
- Spring 2026 Delivery: Semester 4, 5, 6, 7, 8: Online; Semester 6: Co-op
Program Availability
| Semester | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2025 | Closed | Not Available |
| Winter 2026 | Closed | Not Available |
| Spring 2026 | Open | Not Available |
- PGWP Eligible: No
Get answers to your questions
Book info sessionProgram Description
Leadership Claims
This program is a tri-college collaboration between Algonquin College, George Brown Polytechnic 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 Electrician Certificate of Qualification 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 4 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, such as business manager, project manager, quality control manager, maintenance and trades manager or service-related manager.
Watch our pre-recorded information session to learn more about this program.
Full Description
This pathway is for graduates of the Electrician Certificate of Qualification program. Graduates of this program receive credit for eight 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 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.
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 experience.
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
Courses
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC1012 | Financial Accounting |
| BBUS2104 | Principles of Business Management & Research Part 1 |
| BBUS2105 | Principles of Business Management & Research Part 2 |
| ECO 1101 | Microeconomics |
| ECO 2101 | Macroeconomics |
| QUA 2002 | Statistics |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BCMP2017 | Computer Business Applications |
| MGT 2013 | Risk Management |
| XBUS3500 | Professional Practice |
| XMKT3501 | Marketing |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC2013 | Managerial Accounting |
| BFSM4111 | Human Resource Management |
| BLAW2015 | Canadian Business Law |
| MGT 4602 | Project Management |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
Semester 7
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC3014 | Finance |
| BBUS4011 | Operations Management |
| MGT 2014 | Management Information Systems |
| MGT 2015 | Managing Small and Medium Enterprises |
| XCRE4701 | Capstone Applied Research Project I |
| XMKT4700 | Trades Marketing |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 8
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BBUS4107 | International Business |
| MGT 2012 | Negotiation Strategies |
| XCRE4702 | Capstone Applied Research Project II |
| XMGT4800 | Strategic Thinking and Management |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Co-op Placement
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BCOP3002 | Work Experience (Coop) |
Course Outline URL
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- 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 trades 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.
- Select and use appropriate software and other technologies to meet business goals.
- Interpret financial information using management accounting concepts and apply to strategic decision-making.
- Identify and apply discipline specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through cultural diversity, social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
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
Additional Costs
* 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
+ Books and additional supplies are not included in the tuition fees and must be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
- post-secondary transcript
- departmental review
Eligible Professions
- construction electrician
- electric motor system technician
- industrial electrician
- power line technician
Course Exemptions
Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting starting December 21, 2020. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, George Brown will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. George Brown will ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Contact Us
HONOURS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Trades Management)
For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-specific information) please contact the co-ordinator:
Joyce Manu, Program Co-ordinator
Email: jmanu@georgebrown.ca
SOCIAL CHANNELS
Visit Our Campus
This program is offered through our School of Management which is located at our St. James Campus.
Campus tours are offered on a regular basis. Sign up today! You can also check out our virtual tour.
Program Description
Leadership Claims
This program is a tri-college collaboration between Algonquin College, George Brown Polytechnic 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 Electrician Certificate of Qualification 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 4 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, such as business manager, project manager, quality control manager, maintenance and trades manager or service-related manager.
Watch our pre-recorded information session to learn more about this program.
Full Description
This pathway is for graduates of the Electrician Certificate of Qualification program. Graduates of this program receive credit for eight 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 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.
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 experience.
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
Courses
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC1012 | Financial Accounting |
| BBUS2104 | Principles of Business Management & Research Part 1 |
| BBUS2105 | Principles of Business Management & Research Part 2 |
| ECO 1101 | Microeconomics |
| ECO 2101 | Macroeconomics |
| QUA 2002 | Statistics |
Semester 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BCMP2017 | Computer Business Applications |
| MGT 2013 | Risk Management |
| XBUS3500 | Professional Practice |
| XMKT3501 | Marketing |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
Semester 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC2013 | Managerial Accounting |
| BFSM4111 | Human Resource Management |
| BLAW2015 | Canadian Business Law |
| MGT 4602 | Project Management |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
| LIBL | Lower Liberal Elective |
Semester 7
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BACC3014 | Finance |
| BBUS4011 | Operations Management |
| MGT 2014 | Management Information Systems |
| MGT 2015 | Managing Small and Medium Enterprises |
| XCRE4701 | Capstone Applied Research Project I |
| XMKT4700 | Trades Marketing |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Semester 8
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BBUS4107 | International Business |
| MGT 2012 | Negotiation Strategies |
| XCRE4702 | Capstone Applied Research Project II |
| XMGT4800 | Strategic Thinking and Management |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
| LIBU | Upper Liberal Elective |
Co-op Placement
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BCOP3002 | Work Experience (Coop) |
Course Outline URL
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
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
Additional Costs
* 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
+ Books and additional supplies are not included in the tuition fees and must be purchased by the student separately.
Financial Assistance
Each year we award over $2 million dollars in scholarships, awards and bursaries to first-year students. Check out our financial aid web pages for ways to pay for college and the full list of available scholarships, awards and bursaries.
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Admission Requirements
- post-secondary transcript
- departmental review
Eligible Professions
- construction electrician
- electric motor system technician
- industrial electrician
- power line technician
Course Exemptions
Some college and university credits may qualify you for exemptions. Please visit our transfer guide for more information.
George Brown has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting starting December 21, 2020. In conformity with the Minister’s criteria and requirements, George Brown will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. George Brown will ensure that all students admitted to this program will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate will reliably demonstrate the ability to:
- 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 trades 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.
- Select and use appropriate software and other technologies to meet business goals.
- Interpret financial information using management accounting concepts and apply to strategic decision-making.
- Identify and apply discipline specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through cultural diversity, social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
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HONOURS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (Trades Management)
For inquiries related to this program (for example, course-specific information) please contact the co-ordinator:
Joyce Manu, Program Co-ordinator
Email: jmanu@georgebrown.ca
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