Ontario College Graduate Certificate in Agri-Business Management (AGM2J)

Agribusiness is the study of agricultural production - managing each step of the supply chain from farm to table and everything in between. A dynamic and complex field, agribusiness is adaptive and flexible, responding to new technological advances while remaining sustainable globally. You’ll graduate with a competitive edge – understanding business fundamentals and industry specific training.In just eight months, the specialized training in this program will cover:Sales and marketing;Human resources and relationship management;Occupational health and safety;Accounting and finance;Food safety and traceability;Safe handling and application of pesticides;Precision technologies such as GPS and drone applications.Finding the balance between theory and practice is what Fanshawe does best. Our Agri-Business Management program combines traditional lectures with practical hands-on training, in addition to a six-week field placement, giving you the experience you need to succeed on the fast track to a management career.Agri-Business Management is a one-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program designed for people who wish to enter a career in the agricultural sector at the supervisory level, or to manage relationships in an agri-business environment typical of a sales, lending or other agricultural services role. Delivery methods of courses include seminars, workshops, lectures, online presentations, field trips and includes a field placement in an agri-business environment.Some of the courses contained in the Agri-Business Management program also qualify as credits for other Graduate Certificate programs delivered by the Lawrence Kinlin School of Business and are available to be taken online.Learning OutcomesManage key operations (e.g., marketing, recruitment, finance) of a small to medium-sized agricultural enterprise.Communicate business-related information persuasively and accurately in oral, written, and graphic formats.Manage employees in compliance with provincial Acts to ensure their safety and productivity.Manage an agri-business enterprise within the confines of regulatory requirements and public policy.Career InformationThe agriculture industry is experiencing revolutionary change and growth, driven mostly by technology but also new standards for food safety and the proliferation of farm-to-consumer business ventures. This new reality presents many exciting career opportunities for aspiring agri-business managers. Graduates of Fanshawe’s Agri-Business Management program have the applicable skills to grow their career in a wide variety of agricultural businesses, including very large farms, smaller intensive farming enterprises, food processing and distribution firms, boutique enterprises that market their own products, and agricultural supply firms such as lending or sales enterprises. Graduates have entered the industry in roles such as supervisor in a production facility (e.g. poultry farms, mushroom growers) and supervisor quality assurance technician in food processing plants.Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduate employment rates among large colleges in OntarioHere are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Marketing Management program:Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural AffairsHave a positive impact on safeguarding Ontario's food chain and ensuring animal welfare.Grain Elevator OperatorPurchase grain from farmers, determine the grade, and weight of delivery while maintaining a highly developed awareness of safety procedures.Senior Agricultural ConsultantMeet or exceed financial targets through strong customer crop plans and tactical plans.

A Two- or Three-Year College Diploma or a Degree
(Note: minimum 'C+' average or cumulative 2.5 GPA)
OR
Acceptable combination of related work experience and post-secondary education as judged by the College.
OR
Five years of work experience in the agri-business field as judged by the College to be equivalent

English Language Requirements:

• A Grade 12 College Stream or University Stream English credit from an Ontario Secondary School, or equivalent, depending on the program's Admission Requirements
• TOEFL: Minimum score of 88 for the Internet-based test (iBT), with test results within the last two years.
• IELTS: Academic test with an overall score of 6.5 with no score less than 6.0 in any of the four bands, with test results within the last two years.
• PTE: Minimum score of 59, with test results within the last two years.
• A Cambridge English Test (FCE/CAE/CPE) with an overall score on the Cambridge English Scale of 176 with no language skill less than 169, with test results within the last two years