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Agribusiness is of local and global importance, encompassing a wide range of activities that contribute to our supply of food and natural fibres. Agribusiness comes into play at every stage in the food chain, from primary production, to the packaging of your favorite snack food. It is also a dynamic business that must respond to sweeping advances in technology, to major changes in trade and policy, and to an ever-changing, consumer- driven marketplace.
The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness degree program is made up of a combination of agricultural economics and business courses. Graduates will understand the structure and organization of the agri-food sector and will possess business skills with particular application to the value chain extending from farm inputs through on-farm businesses, to processing, transportation, credit and marketing. The B.Sc.(Agbus.) degree is comprised of a greater number of agriculture and science requirements than is typically found in a business program, but with a greater range of electives than found in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program.
The Diploma in Agribusiness is a two year program made up of a combination of agricultural economics and business courses. The mix of courses will provide graduates with an understanding of the structure and organization of the agri-food sector. The Diploma in Agribusiness program has a greater number of agricultural science requirements than typically found in a business diploma program. Students completing the Diploma in Agribusiness who choose to continue towards a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness can do so with an additional 60 credit units of approved course work in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
Students entering the college with credit for B.S.A. courses must complete at least 30 credit units of approved senior courses while registered in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Graduates of related diploma programs may be eligible to receive up to two years block transfer credit into the Bachelor of Science Agribusiness. Students transferring under an articulation agreement, or who have been granted block transfer credit must take a prescribed set of courses. For additional information, or to determine eligibility for block transfer, contact the Coordinator of Student Services in the Dean's Office, College of Agriculture and Bioresources.
Admission to Honours is restricted to students having an approved Honours program, a recommendation from the supervising department, and a cumulative weighted average of 70% or better on a minimum of 60 credit units in B.Sc. (Agbus) credited courses at the time of application. Students must officially apply for admission to an Honours program through the Office of the Dean of Agriculture and Bioresources before the start of Year Four at the latest.
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Students entering the college with credit for B.Sc.(Agbus.) courses must complete at least 30 credit units of approved senior courses while registered in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Students are required to achieve a 60% Cumulative Weighted Average on 120 credit units of approved courses.
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Minimum 12 credit units must be at the 400-level. Maximum of 6 credit units of 400-level RCM classes may be taken to fulfill this requirement.
The Diplomas in Agriculture and Bioresources are two year programs targeted at specific employment opportunities. Consisting of degree-level courses, the diplomas ladder directly into specific degree programs in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Students completing a Diploma, along with an additional 60 credit units of approved course work in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources will be eligible to obtain a B.S.A. or B.Sc.(Agbus.) degree.
CMPT 100.3, or an equivalent computer course, is recommended for students who lack basic computer skills.
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Students enrolled in the B.S.A. degree program may choose to take a minor. A minor consists of 18 credit units in a specialization outside the student's major. At least 12 credit units in the minor must be courses that are not specifically listed as required in a student's B.S.A. major.
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