USask announces new Food Industry Management degree
October 27, 2022
A new undergraduate degree program at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) meets the growing industry need for graduates with interdisciplinary training in food science, agribusiness, and marketing
Students in the new Bachelor of Science in Food Industry Management degree will learn advanced knowledge of food science, agri-food economics, food management practices, and food industry policy to prepare them for jobs in the booming agri-food sector.
In 2021, Agriculture Canada and Agri-Food Canada reported that the agri-food sector is the cornerstone of the Canadian economy, generating $134.9 billion and accounting for 6.8 per cent of the country’s gross domestic product. It also provided one of every nine jobs in Canada in 2021.
“There is strong demand for graduates with a scientific background in food science together with expertise in business and marketing for private sector and government jobs”
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