Agri-Business Management Fanshawe College

Overview

The Agri-Business Management  Postgrad.Cert delivered at Fanshawe College is 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.

Career opportunities:

The 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.

Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Marketing Management program:

• Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Have a positive impact on safeguarding Ontario's food chain and ensuring animal welfare.

• Grain Elevator Operator

Purchase grain from farmers, determine the grade, and weight of delivery while maintaining a highly developed awareness of safety procedures.

• Senior Agricultural Consultant

Meet or exceed financial targets through strong customer crop plans and tactical plans.