Agricultural/Food Business Management graduates develop a strong understanding of business concepts and principles as applied to either the agricultural industry or the food industry. Graduates have a basic knowledge of the technical processes involved.

The RDC program is a pre-professional year that prepares the student for admission to the degree program. Normally, three additional years of study are required.

The courses in this program can be transferred in full to BSc Agricultural/Food Business Management at University of Alberta. Refer to University of Alberta calendar for the complete listing of courses under the Faculty of Agricultural, Life, and Environmental Sciences.

Related Link: Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups. Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1
5. Subject from Group A, B, C or D

OR

2. Mature Student

You must be 19 years of age or older, out of high school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% with no mark below 50% in:

1. Biology 30
2. Chemistry 30
3. ELA 30-1
4. Mathematics 30-1

Note: In addition to the program admission requirements applicants, whose first language is not English, must demonstrate English language proficiency.