X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)
Agricultural Business (Co-op) (AGBU:C)
Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Ontario Agricultural College
A principal aim of the Co-op program in Agricultural Business is to facilitate the transition of students from academic studies to a professional career by enhancing the integration of theory and practice.
The Co-op program in Agricultural Business is a five year program, including 5 work terms. Although the schedule includes 5 work terms, students have the option to complete only 4 of the 5 work terms, but must graduate with a Fall, Winter and Summer work term. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to adjusting the schedule listed below.
In order for students to be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, they must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading and work term report grading.
For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Education & Career Services web site.
Liberal Education Requirement
As part of the graduation requirement all students within the B.Comm. Program are required to complete 1.50 credits from at least two different subject prefixes as listed under the B.Comm. Program Information section of the undergraduate calendar.
Major
Semester 1 - Fall
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
Semester 4 - Winter
Summer Semester
COOP*1000 | [0.00] | Co-op Work Term I |
Fall Semester
COOP*2000 | [0.00] | Co-op Work Term II |
Semester 5 - Winter
Summer Semester
COOP*3000 | [0.00] | Co-op Work Term III |
Semester 6 - Fall
Winter Semester
COOP*4000 | [0.00] | Co-op Work Term IV |
(Eight month work term Winter/Summer)
Summer Semester
COOP*5000 | [0.00] | Co-op Work Term V |
(Eight month work term Winter/Summer)
Semester 7 - Fall
Semester 8 - Winter
Restricted Electives
After completion of the first year of the Agricultural Business program, students have the option of selecting three courses from List A or three courses from List B. In order to satisfy the core requirements, students must complete three courses from one of the lists. Students are encouraged to take these courses in the semester indicated in the schedule of studies.