Program Overview

Agribusiness, B.Sc.

The Agribusiness program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the business and economic aspects of the agricultural industry. The program combines coursework in agriculture, business, and economics to prepare students for careers in agribusiness management, marketing, and finance.

Overview

Agribusiness students specialize in the people component of agriculture, focusing on decision-making within the business environment of food production and distribution. Graduates gain insight into the agribusiness environment through mastering concepts in economics, finance, marketing, and management.

Degree Requirements

The Agribusiness program requires the completion of 120 credit hours, including:

• B.Sc. Agribusiness Degree Core courses:
  • ABIZ 1000: Introduction to Agribusiness Management
  • ABIZ/ECON 2390: Introduction to Environmental Economics
  • ABIZ 2510: Introduction to Agricultural and Food Marketing
  • ABIZ 2620: Agricultural Human Resource Management
  • ABIZ 2520: Introduction to Management Sciences
  • ABIZ 3080/ECON 3040: Introduction to Econometrics
  • ABIZ 3510: Economics of Food Policy
  • ABIZ 4500: Agribusiness Strategies Seminar
  • ACC 1100: Introductory Financial Accounting
  • AGRI 1600: Introduction to Agrifood Systems
  • AGRI 2030: Technical Communications
  • AGRI 2400: Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • AGRI 4100: Current Issues in Agricultural Systems
  • ANSC 2500: Animal Production
  • BIOL 1020: Biology 1: Principles and Themes 1
  • ECON 1010: Introduction to Microeconomic Principles
  • ECON 1020: Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles
  • ECON 2010: Microeconomic Theory 1
  • HNSC 1200: Food: Facts and Fallacies
  • MATH 1210: Techniques of Classical and Linear Algebra 2
  • One of the following: MATH 1500, MATH 1510, or MATH 1524
• Restricted Electives:
  • 12 credit hours from Group 1 - Agribusiness
  • 9 credit hours from Group 2 - Agrology
• Free Electives:
  • 30 credit hours

Progression Plan

The suggested Agribusiness program progression plan is outlined over four years, with specific courses recommended for each year.

Faculty Academic Regulations

The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has regulations and requirements that apply specifically to the Agribusiness program, including admission requirements, academic assessments, and graduation requirements.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Agribusiness program requires a minimum 70% average over five full credits at the Grade 12 level, including English 40S, Applied or Pre-Calculus Math 40S, and three other academic 40S courses.

Academic Regulations for all Degree Programs

The University of Manitoba has academic regulations that apply to all students, including requirements for residence, written English and mathematics, and grade point averages.

Cooperative Education Program

The Cooperative Education Program provides students with practical experience, coaching, workshops, and support, as well as the opportunity for career exploration, development, and exposure to more than a single type of work environment in their discipline.

Academic Integrity

The University of Manitoba takes academic integrity seriously and has policies and procedures in place to ensure that students understand the expectations and consequences of academic misconduct.

Graduation and Convocation

Students are eligible to graduate when they have completed all requirements for their degree program. Convocation ceremonies are held in May/June and October, and graduating students are encouraged to attend with their families and friends.