U of S offers new Agribusiness Degree
Posted January 26, 2006
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 26, 2006 2006-01-11-AG
U of S offers new Agribusiness Degree
The University of Saskatchewan has approved a new undergraduate degree
program in Agribusiness which is being offered by the College of Agriculture
starting in September 2006.
The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness (B.Sc.Agbus.) was established in
response to student and employer demand to meet the changing dynamics within
the agricultural industry. It is the first new degree established in the
College in over 90 years.
The program will prepare students to work at the interface between
agricultural science and business. They will learn about the structure and
organization of the agri-food sector and acquire business skills applicable
to farm inputs, primary production, processing, transportation and
marketing.
Agriculture Dean Ernie Barber, said: "The Agribusiness degree will really
help to solidify a relationship among students, industry and the University
which hopefully will continue when the students start their careers in
agribusiness. This relationship is critical, as good teaching and research
requires an engagement between industry and the University."
Phil Graham, General Manager, Western Canada, Cargill, said: "An
Agribusiness degree is an asset in attracting companies like Cargill to
recruit University of Saskatchewan graduates. The program will provide a
unique blend of Agriculture and Commerce, something that is of greater
importance to the international agri-business community."
The Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness does not replace current
programming. It will be offered in addition to programs in Agricultural
Economics. Existing programs will be strengthened and enriched by the
availability of new courses in Agribusiness and the larger pool of students
it attracts.
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For more information contact:
Dr. Bob Tyler
Associate Dean, Academic
College of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4064
Email: robert.tyler@usask.ca
