Program Information

The Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours) is a degree-completion program which allows the knowledge and skills gained through apprenticeship/journeyperson training, or trade-related diploma programs, to provide the basis for advanced standing into the program. Focus is on the business administration, managerial, accounting, project management, leadership, communication, application of data to make decisions and applied research skills essential for people working in or within the skilled trades. Designed for people who want to grow their own businesses, take on greater responsibilities in their current work environments, and/or pursue management careers in medium to large organizations.

An integral component of the 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.

Please note, if you are currently working in the trades-related industry with a relevant scope of responsibilities (aligned to the learning of the program) you may have the opportunity to use your current work experience towards your 420 required hours.

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.