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Agricultural Business (BSc Agr) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Cultivate your career in agricultural business with skills in management and innovation, leading to opportunities in agribusiness and food production. This applied business program will provide plenty of hands- on, scientific learning opportunities, including practical experience in the lab and in the field.

Faculty: Agriculture  |  Department: Business and Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September and January  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

The Agricultural Business major offers core business courses, as well as courses specific to the agricultural market that will serve you well in your career. You will learn basic marketing, accounting, and economics principles and gain an understanding of policies and best practices related to value chain management operations.

Career pathways

With one in eight Canadian jobs found in the agri-food industry, you will have many career options to choose from. You will also be well-equipped to apply to roles outside of this sector. Agricultural Business blends science with business to set you apart from other graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12 Pre-calculus Math 12* Three additional academic subjects *If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted on the condition that you complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before you arrive at Dalhousie.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.

September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.

Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html

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