Bachelor of Agriculture in International Food Business

The International Food Business program is a unique opportunity for students who are interested in understanding the global food industry from the farm gate to the consumers plate. This one-of-a-kind program at the Faculty of Agriculture in Truro N.S. will award you two degrees within the standard four years of study a Bachelor of Business Administration from Aeres University in the Netherlands and a Bachelor of Agriculture in International Food Business from Dalhousie. In year one North American students will study at Dalhousie and European students will study at Aeres. Year two is offered in the Netherlands where both groups of students will study and explore together. This continues in year three when both groups of students study at Dalhousies Faculty of Agriculture at the Agricultural Campus in Truro N.S. You complete year four at your home university.Our innovative team and module-based program of study is built around the competencies youll need to succeed as a business leader in the international food industry. During ten modules presented over the first three years of the four-year degree youll be introduced to a range of food business concepts including global supply chain logistics consumer behaviour and new product development.In these modules youll be assigned a series of real business tasks that become progressively more involved. To help you successfully complete these tasks youll be assigned internationally experienced professors who will provide key theories concepts skills and practices.

Students must haveCompletion of secondary school (Grade 12)A minimum overall average of 70 in five academic Grade 12 coursesA final grade of at least 70 in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.