Agribusiness is the study of agricultural production - managing every 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.
Fanshawe College Agri-Business Management graduate certificate will allow graduates to enter the agricultural sector at a supervisory level, preparing them to either manage an existing organization or as an entrepreneur. They will graduate with a competitive edge – understanding business fundamentals and industry specific training.
In just eight months, the 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
Learning Outcomes:
- Manage 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.
- Assess new and emerging technologies available for use in an agri-business environment, and arrange for the effective implementation of these technologies.
- Promote an agri-business and its products through new media and other platforms.
- Build and maintain customer relations within agricultural lending and sales contexts.
- Discover innovative solutions to address business problems and opportunities related to an agri-business venture.
- Research and interpret information related to an agri-business enterprise to ensure its efficiency and economic viability.
- Develop strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance and maximize opportunities in an agri-business enterprise.
