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Programs of Study
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BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management
34.4 BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management
34.4.1 General Information
This program is for students interested in applying business skills and tools to management of organizations in the agriculture and food industries. Agricultural/Food Business Management graduates develop a strong understanding of business concepts and principles applied to these sectors and have a basic knowledge of the scientific processes involved.
The program provides the background for a career in an agricultural or food business setting. Graduates may choose careers in management, sales or finance, but they also have the ability to interact comfortably with technical specialists and have a good understanding of the products and processes with which they are involved. Graduates may become scientists and technical specialists with a deeper understanding of business management.
The program is offered jointly by the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences and the Faculty of Business. Although it is administered in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, the program is managed by an interdisciplinary committee with representation from both Faculties.
See §15.1.1 for admission information and recommended courses in the first year of studies.
Students are provided with the analytical, scientific and educational foundation on which to build the business and technical components of their field. Students in both majors take courses in business including accounting, finance, marketing and human resources. Each student in the program is expected, through a Capstone course, to integrate knowledge from the agricultural or food sciences with the business management disciplines.
Requirements of the BSc in Agricultural/Food Business Management Program (
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Food Business Management majors are required to take BIOL 107 or 108. | |
Approved Program Electives include ALES electives offered by the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, and BUS electives offered by the Faculty of Business. | |
See §34.1 for program planning and structure details. |
34.4.2 Agricultural Business Management Major
This major develops graduates with the abilities required of business professionals working within the agri-food industry. Graduates develop an appreciation of the importance of both scientific and economic relationships involved in agriculture. Graduates also fully understand and appreciate the business management skills needed to manage organizations effectively and efficiently within this sector.
Students choosing Agricultural Business Management are challenged with courses in agricultural business management, as well as courses in agricultural science, including animal, plant and soil sciences. Graduates of this major are well prepared for a management career in the agri-food industry. Graduates qualify to apply to be Articling Agrologists which can lead to status as Professional Agrologists.
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Note: The capstone course for this major is AREC 423.
34.4.3 Food Business Management Major
Graduates of this major will develop the abilities required of business professionals working within the food processing and retailing sectors. Graduates develop an understanding of the scientific and economic relationships that influence activities in the food industry. Graduates fully understand and appreciate the business management skills needed to manage organizations effectively and efficiently within this industry.
Students complete courses in food chemistry, engineering and microbiology. This provides a solid scientific background that is combined with food business management and economics courses. Graduates are well positioned for management careers in the food processing and retailing industry.
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Students who are ineligible to take CHEM 164 are required to take CHEM 261. CHEM 101 is a prerequisite for CHEM 261 and is counted as an APE in the program requirements for students who require it (see §34.4.1). | |
Students who take NU FS 373 in the first year of the program should select an Approved Program Elective in place of NU FS 100. | |
The capstone course for this major is one of AREC 423 or NU FS 450. |
34.4.4 Cooperative Education Program
See §34.2.2.
