Program Overview

Overview

The Minor in Agribusiness Entrepreneurship will teach you key concepts and processes involved in launching and managing new agricultural and food businesses. You will learn how to conceptualize, develop and manage successful ventures.

This program combines rigour with relevance. You will complete a major project in the agri-food industry, applying the concepts you learned in the classroom.

This minor is multidisciplinary and integrative. You can take courses across disciplines in the Faculties of Management and Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Careers

You will graduate with the skills to launch and manage a wide variety of new ventures, from for-profit private companies, to social enterprises and cooperatives.

• Agri-business manager
• Farm manager
• Management of natural resources
• Policy Analyst
• Banking, finance, marketing (agri-food industry)

Courses

As a student in Agribusiness Entrepreneurship, you can take courses like:

• BUSA 465. Technological Entrepreneurship.
• MGPO 364. Entrepreneurship in Practice.
• MGPO 438. Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Related majors

Discover these related majors:

• Economics
• Agricultural Economics
• International Development
• Environment
• Global Food Security

Admission Requirements

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Check the full admission requirements for information about deadlines and whether supporting documents are required as part of your application.