University of Guelph
University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management - Food Industry Management (GBH)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

The Bio-Resource Management major focuses on the development of leaders in the areas of Food Industry Innovation and Operations. The program combines a solid background in food science, economics and business, using a mix of theoretical and applied study. Students in this major will be able to create a curriculum uniquely tailored to their career goals. The flexibility provided enables students to develop their understanding of specific areas of food science and business. Student participation in international exchanges and international summer research programs is encouraged and supported through academic advising on course selection and substitution. Students have the opportunity to incorporate a variety of field trips, experiential learning in the workplace and independent research projects into their program. The combination of a solid understanding of food science and current business practice with specialized skills and experience provided by this program is unique and greatly valued by prospective employers in this important sector of the Canadian and global economies

Sample Careers:
  • Research and development manager in food manufacturing
  • Food safety manager
  • Logistics/supply chain manager

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

75%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Program Intakes

Open date

January 1, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

January 1, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

4 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$92.25 CAD

Application fee

$30317 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Student Organization Fees: $782 per year
University Health Insurance Plan Fees: $756 per year
University Fees: $725 per year
Ontario Agricultural College Lab Fees: $50 per year
College Government Fees: $20 per year