International Food Business (BAgr)

About this programme

Earn two degrees while gaining international study and work experience in the global food and agriculture industry. International Food Business combines business, agriculture, and global experience in one degree program. You will study at Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture and at Aeres University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, gaining insight into food systems and business practices in different parts of the world. Years 1 and 3 take place at Dalhousie, 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. 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. Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Agriculture and Aeres University of Applied Sciences have jointly developed this business program around the competencies you need to succeed as a business leader in the international agri-food industry. Similar to the European academic structure, you will follow modules for your first three years. These modules consist of clustered courses that help you comple