X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)

Food and Agricultural Business (FAB)

Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, Ontario Agricultural College

The Food and Agricultural Business major is concerned with the management problems of business firms and prepares students for a range of management careers in agribusiness throughout the food chain

Graduates of the Food and Agricultural Business program meet the educational requirements for membership in the Ontario Institute of Agrologists. The Ontario Institute of Agrologists is the professional organization in agriculture in the Province of Ontario. Professional institutes in the various provinces in Canada and the scientific societies in agriculture collectively comprise the Agricultural Institute of Canada. The program has been fully accredited by the Agricultural Institute of Canada.

Included in the core requirements, the Food and Agricultural Business major requires students to select a stream of Restricted Elective courses that will complement their studies. The agribusiness stream is designed for students more interested in developing and enhancing their knowledge and understanding of agribusiness. The agricultural science stream emphasizes the production aspects of farming and involves biology and either animal or plant systems.

The major is administered by the Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics in the Ontario Agricultural College and students are urged to consult the departmental advisor. For this major, 16.50 of the 20.00 credits are specified as core requirements, 1.50 are restricted electives, 1.50 are Liberal Education electives, and 0.50 are free electives.