Program Overview

Agricultural Business (BSc Agr)

The Agricultural Business program at Dalhousie University cultivates careers in agricultural business with skills in management and innovation, leading to opportunities in agribusiness and food production.

Program Type

• Bachelor

Faculty

• Agriculture

Unit

• Business and Social Sciences

Location

• Truro and Bible Hill

Program Start

• September and January

Program Options

• Honours
• Major
• Minor

Why Choose This Program?

This applied business program provides hands-on, scientific learning opportunities, including practical experience in the lab and in the field. The program is offered on the Truro campus, which boasts small class sizes and modern facilities. Graduates gain specialized skills in the agri-food industry, a growing field locally and internationally, and are eligible for membership in Agrologists in Canada.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the minimum academic criteria:

1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
2. Achievement of the minimum average for the program of choice
3. Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course)

Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program-Specific Admission Requirements

• Minimum overall average: 75%
• Academic English 12
• Pre-calculus Math 12
• Three additional academic subjects

Financial Information

A university education is a significant financial investment. Dalhousie offers competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources to help explore financial options and develop a plan.

Program Options

The Agricultural Business program offers various options, including a 5-year honours program, which gives students the opportunity to research and write a thesis on a topic of their interest. Students can also customize their degree with a minor in Agricultural Business Management.

What You Will Learn

The Agricultural Business major offers core business courses, as well as courses specific to the agricultural market. Students will learn basic marketing, accounting, and economics principles and gain an understanding of policies and best practices related to value chain management operations.

Sample courses may include:

Year 1

• Agricultural Ecosystems
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Introduction to Business

Year 2

• Marketing
• Financial Accounting
• Introduction to Statistics

Year 3

• Financial Management
• Agribusiness Value Chain Management
• Research Methods in Agriculture

Year 4

• Issues in Agribusiness Sustainability
• Strategic Management
• Advanced Entrepreneurship

Careers

With one in eight Canadian jobs found in the agri-food industry, graduates will have many career options. They will be well-equipped to apply to roles outside of this sector, including agri-food businesses, federal and provincial governments, consulting firms, and financial institutions.

Possible careers include:

• Financial/Credit Advisor/Banker
• Business Owner or Manager
• Product Manager
• Policy Advisor

Future studies may include programs at the graduate level in business administration, agricultural science, and finance.