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Program Description
Build on the knowledge and skills you’ve gained through apprenticeship, journeyperson training, or a trades-related diploma program.
- Acquire business skills to advance in your career
- Learn while you work with a fully self-paced online program delivery
- Gain practical, hands-on experience with work-integrated learning
Pathway
This pathway is for graduates of the Business - Trades Ontario College Diploma program. Graduates of this program receive credit for 12 courses in the degree and enter into the program in semester 4.
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Enjoy taking leadership roles
- Adapt well to change
- Have an entrepreneurial spirit
- Are interested in integrating their current skillset with business management
- Are confident in an online learning environment
Depending on their education and experience, students enter into semester 4 of the degree. In some cases, students may be required to take bridging courses before they can enroll.?
Program overview
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.
This BBA Trades program focuses on the business administration, managerial, accounting, project management, leadership, communication, application of data to make decisions 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.
Program format
This part-time degree completion program is offered fully online to support the current and growing need of students to continue to work while taking a post-secondary program.
The courses have been designed to develop the business management skills that support career advancement. They are facilitated by instructors from colleges located across Ontario: Mohawk, Algonquin and George Brown. Each college has expertise in business management and trades programming, as well as the capacity and support required for fully online delivery. This shared academic and industry expertise delivers an innovative program that aligns with the technological shifts in the sector.
Studies must be completed within eight years following acceptance. The minimum passing grade for each course in the program is 60%. Click on the course names in the Program of Studies to view the current availability.
Additional Details
Admission and Registration
You must apply, and be accepted, to this program prior to registering for courses. You will be accepted into Semester 4 of the program having earned, through prior education and/or experience, exemptions for Semesters 1 through 3.
View the Admission Requirements.
Applications must be submitted through the OCAS - Ontario College Application Service (opens in new window).
Registration is on a course-by-course basis. Students who are accepted into the program may register for as many courses as they wish each term, choosing from the selection offered.
Financial Assistance
OSAP funding may be available. Learn more about Financial Assistance Options for Continuing Education Students.
Learning Outcomes
Program learning outcomes outline what graduates need to know, and be able to do, after they complete a program.
Review the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU) program learning outcomes.
Opportunities
View the Educational Pathways.
Career Opportunities
For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, visit the Government of Canada Job Bank (opens in new window).
Next Steps
Wait for your application to be approved. Once approved, we will contact you with detailed instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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