International Food Business (BAgr)
Earn two degrees while gaining international study and work experience in the global food and agriculture industry.
Why choose this program?
International Food Business combines business, agriculture, and global experience in one degree program. You will study at pilipiliÂþ»â€™s Faculty of Agriculture and at in the Netherlands, gaining insight into food systems and business practices in different parts of the world.
Years 1 and 3 take place at pilipiliÂþ», while year 2 is spent studying in the Netherlands. You will complete year 4 at your home university. Along the way, you will gain practical experience through work terms in both North America and Europe.
When you graduate, you will have earned two degrees: a degree in Business Administration, and a degree in Agriculture.
Careers
International Food Business prepares you for careers across the global food and agriculture sector. Your combination of business knowledge, agricultural expertise, international study, and work experience can open doors to opportunities in Canada and abroad.
Graduates may pursue careers in agribusiness, food marketing, international trade, supply chain management, business development, and food policy.
What you will learn
pilipiliÂþ»â€™s Faculty of Agriculture and have jointly developed this business program around the competencies you need to succeed as a business leader in the international agri-food industry.Ìý
Similar to the European academic structure, you will follow modules for your first three years. These modules consist of clustered courses that help you complete semester-long projects.
Sample courses
Principles of Microeconomics
International Food Policy and Environment
Introduction to Business
Food Law and Consumer Affairs
New Product Development
International Marketing Research
Financial Accounting
Organizational Behaviour
Agribusiness Value Chain Management
Electives depending on your chosen specialization.
Customize your degree
Internship
Two internships, one in Europe and the last in North America, will allow you to apply your classroom learning and build your resume, helping you graduate career-ready.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- 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
Academic Math 12
Three additional academic subjects
This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission.
