Minor in Agricultural Business Management

This minor is available to students registered in a 120 credit hour Bachelor of Science (Agriculture), Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science  or Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) program.

The purpose of this minor is to offer students a body of knowledge related to the disciplines of business and management that is specifically applicable to agri-food sectors.

To be awarded the Agricultural Business Management minor students must complete 18 credit hours, six credit hours of which must be at the 3000 level or higher.

Required Courses:

• MGTA 2002.03: Marketing
• MGTA 2004.03: Financial Accounting

Elective Courses:

In consultation with the Academic Advisor, students may choose from any Faculty of Agriculture MGTA courses at a 2000 level or higher.

The following courses provide knowledge and skills that are highly relevant to business operations in the agri-food sector. Students may count up to six credit hours from the following list:

• ECOA 2003.03: Agricultural Futures and Options
• ECOA 3002.03: Agricultural and Food Policy
• ECOA 4004.03: Trade
• CMMT 3000.03: Communication Theory and Skills
• EXTE 3001.03: Leadership Development and the Social Action Process

Contact Faculty of Agriculture for more information.