The Bachelor of Business Administration (Trades Management) (Honours Degree) 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.

This pathway is for graduates of the Electrician Certificate of Qualification. Graduates of this program receive credit for 8 courses in the degree and enter into the program in semester 4.

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-centered 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.

SUCCESS FACTORS

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.

Careers

Pathways

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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.

Application Information

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (TRADES MANAGEMENT) (HONOURS DEGREE)
Pathway for Electrician Ontario College Trades Certificate of Qualification
Program Code 6800D03PAO

Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:

ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228

Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at https://www.ontariocolleges.ca.

Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.

International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.

For further information on the admissions process, contact:

Registrar's Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro

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 as well as service-related managers.

Program Resources

Algonquin College has been granted consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a seven-year term starting May 10, 2021. The College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable timeframe.

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.

For additional information, please contact AC Online at online@algonquincollege.com or 613-727-4723 ext. 3330.

Future Students

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Current Students

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