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Agricultural Business (BSc Agr)

Cultivate your career in agricultural business with skills in management and innovation, leading to opportunities in agribusiness and food production.

Program Type
Bachelor
Faculty
Location
Program Start
September and January
Program Options
Honours
Major
Minor

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. 

Graduates of this program are eligible for membership in Agrologists in Canada.

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

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

Admission to many Dalhousie 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

 

Financial information

A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you. 

Program options

At Dalhousie’s Agricultural campus in Truro, you will have access to labs and outdoor classrooms to gain real-world experience. 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. 

If you are studying in 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.


The following Agricultural Business program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as

  • Bachelor of Science Agriculture with Major

  • Bachelor of Science Agriculture with Honours

  • Minor in Agricultural Business Management (see Admissions Requirements for eligibility) 

  • Other minors including Agricultural Economics, Animal Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

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 may include:

  • 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 

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.

Graduates have the knowledge and skills to work in a variety of sectors such as agri-food businesses, federal and provincial governments, consulting firms, and financial institutions.

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