University of Guelph
University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Commerce - Food and Agricultural Business (GBB)

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

In the Food and Agricultural Business major, students will acquire the management education needed to succeed in the dynamic and innovative food and agribusiness industries. Building on an understanding of economic theory and applied methods in both the Canadian and the global context, the program prepares graduates with technical, entrepreneurial and leadership skills for a variety of professional opportunities in industry, government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Students will explore accounting, economics, finance, marketing, production, organizational behaviour, policy planning and implementation. The major provides a complete foundation for further studies leading to a graduate degree or professional accounting designation. 

Sample Careers:
  • Account executive in marketing communications
  • Account executive in marketing research
  • Policy analyst and consultant
  • Manager/Consultant in agribusiness finance

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

80%

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

$35960 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
Business Career Centre Fees: $165 per year
College Government Fees: $20 per year