Agri-Business Management AGM
Workload Level
- 6 courses in the first semester
- 1 hour of study/assignments required for each hour in class
- 24 hours of class (48+ hour/week commitment)
- It is expected that you will participate in out of class activities.
Holland Code: E (Enterprising)
What academic skills do I need to be successful in the program?
This list does not replace the admission requirements you must have for admission to the program. Please see the website for details.
- This is a graduate program meaning applicants need to have post-secondary education to be eligible for the program.
- An acceptable combination of education and related work experience or five years of work experience in the field will be considered.
- A study in business or a related field of study related to agriculture is recommended.
What personal qualities should someone interested in this career have?
- Applicants should have a sincere interest in working in the agricultural industry
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills
Useful background experience for this program would be
Work experience in the agricultural industry, a background in business or sales.
What kind of work could I do when I graduate?
Graduates of this program may go on to become a
Manager, Human Resources Supervisor, Sales, Financial Advisor.
Places you may find yourself employed include
Very large farms, smaller intensive farming enterprises, food processing and distribution firms, boutique enterprises that market their products, and agricultural supply firms such as lending or sales enterprises.
Typical working conditions for this kind of work:
- Office
- Farm Equipment
- Outdoor Farm Situations
- Banks
- Seed/Fertilizer
Tasks a graduate may do in the workplace:
- Banking - manage customer relationships, perform sales presentations
- Farm Operations – managing, marketing, recruiting, financial management, safely applying pesticides
- Supervise agri-business employees to ensure their safety and productivity.
- Sales Environment – promote agri-business and products through social media platforms.
- Oversee the safe handling and traceability of food products.
- Human Resource Management
- Health and Safety training
Helpful links for further research into this Fanshawe College program and career opportunity
Fanshawe’s library has prepared a subject guide for current students in this program. You may find the links and information provided very useful in learning more about this career.
Opportunities for further development or education
Graduates have opportunities to transfer credits to a university degree program.
NOC Codes
The National Occupation Classification (NOC) system is used by the Canadian government to provide detailed information on careers. Visit the National Occupation Classification website and use the NOC codes below to learn more about careers associated with this Fanshawe College program. Please note: These codes are listed here for information purposes only. Fanshawe College does not guarantee graduates careers in these fields.
- NOC Code 8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers
The Canada Job Bank is an excellent resource for labour market information including wages, jobs available and career planning advice.
Career Outlook
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Last Modified: November 22, 2022