Agricultural Business (BSc Agr)
Cultivate your career in agricultural business with skills in management and innovation, leading to opportunities in agribusiness and food production.
Why choose this program?
This applied business program will provide plenty of hands- on, scientific learning opportunities, including practical experience in the lab and in the field.
This program is offered on our Truro campus, which boasts small class sizes and modern facilities. You’ll gain specialized skills in the agri-food industry, a growing field locally and internationally, with graduates in high demand.
Careers
With one in eight Canadian jobs found in the agri-food industry, you will have many career options to choose from. You will also be well-equipped to apply to roles outside of this sector.
Agricultural Business blends science with business to set you apart from other graduates. Gain an advanced understanding of business operations across the entire food value chain, preparing you for a rewarding career with a specialization growing in demand.
What you will learn
The Agricultural Business major offers core business courses, as well as courses specific to the agricultural market that will serve you well in your career. You 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
Agricultural Ecosystems
Principles of Microeconomics
Introduction to Business 
Marketing
Financial Accounting
Introduction to Statistics 
Financial Management
Agribusiness Value Chain Management
Research Methods in Agriculture 
Issues in Agribusiness Sustainability
Strategic Management
Advanced Entrepreneurship 
Customize your degree
If you are studying in a related area, consider customizing your degree with a minor in Agricultural Business Management. Demonstrated knowledge of business principles in the agri-food sector will help you stand out in the job market.
Agricultural Business Management, Agricultural Economics, Animal Agriculture, Environmental Sciences
Take your education one step further with our 5-year honours program, which gives you the opportunity to research and write a thesis on a topic of your interest.Ìý
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Ä¢¹½AV programs is competitive. This means that 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
*If youÌýdon'tÌýhave theÌýappropriate pre-calculusÌýmath class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted on the condition that you complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before you arrive at Ä¢¹½AV.
