Trades Management — Bachelor of Business Administration degree

Program Overview

Graduates will be qualified to own, operate, or manage their own businesses or supervise teams in various trade industries. The program combines foundational business courses with specialized topics in trades management, addressing current issues like environmental sustainability.

Program Outline

Graduates will be equipped to own, operate, or manage their own business or supervise teams of employees.

Objectives:

• Bridge the gap between skilled trades and business management
• Prepare graduates for leadership roles in various trade industries
• Equip graduates with essential skills in business, leadership, and management

Program Description:

The program combines foundational business courses with specialized topics relevant to trades management. Graduates gain proficiency in areas like:

• Human resources management
• Marketing
• Financial management
• Industrial relations
• Project management
• Research
• Strategic management
• Management of innovation
Additionally, the program addresses current issues like environmental sustainability.

Outline:

Program Content:

• Core business coursework
• Bridging courses (business math, statistics, writing, management techniques)
• Specialized topics in trades management
• Environmental sustainability

Structure:

• Bachelor of Business Administration degree
• Offered at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV)

Careers:

Career Paths:

• Supervisor/Manager in various trade industries
• Potential for leadership roles across multiple industries

Career Outcomes:

• The program is offered at the University of the Fraser Valley (UFV), located in Abbotsford, British Columbia.
• Address: 33844 King Road, Abbotsford BC, Canada V2S 7M8