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Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management Degree (B.B.R.M.)

Food Industry Management Co-op) (FIM:C)

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

This major focuses on the development of leaders in the areas of Food Industry Innovation and Operations. The program combines a solid background in food science, economics and business, using a mix of theoretical and applied study. Students in this major will be able to create a curriculum uniquely tailored to their career goals. The flexibility provided in semesters 5 through 8 enables students to develop their understanding of specific areas of food science and business. Student participation in international exchanges and international summer research programs is encouraged and supported through academic advising on course selection and substitution. Students have the opportunity to incorporate a variety of field trips, experiential learning in the workplace and independent research projects into their program. The combination of a solid understanding of food science and current business practice with specialized skills and experience provided by this program is unique and greatly valued by prospective employers in this important sector of the Canadian and global economies.

A principal aim of the Co-op program in Food Industry Management 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 Food Industry Management is a five year program, including 3 work terms. Although the schedule includes 3 work terms, students have the option to complete a fourth work term, 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.

Students are eligible to participate in a maximum two (2) summer employment processes and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined on the Co-operative Education and Career Services website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/.

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 and Career Services web site.

This major will require the completion of 20.00 credits: 14.50 credits of required courses, 3.00 credits from restricted electives, and 2.50 credits of free electives. Of these credits, a minimum of 6.00 credits are required at the 3000 level or higher, of which at least 3.00 credits must be at the 4000 level.