COURSE CURRICULUM

The Agribusiness (BSc) program at the University of Manitoba offers a diverse range of courses that equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and manage the complexities of the agri-food sector. Courses such as AGRI 1600: Introduction to Agri-Food Systems provide foundational insight into how food is produced, processed, and distributed globally. ABIZ 2510: Introduction to Agricultural and Food Marketing explores strategies for promoting and selling agricultural products, while ABIZ 2390: Introduction to Environmental Economics examines the economic impact of agriculture on the environment. ABIZ 2620: Agricultural Human Resource Management focuses on managing people within the agricultural workplace, and AGRI 2030: Technical Communications strengthens students' ability to communicate effectively in professional settings. More advanced topics include ABIZ 3510: Economics of Food Policy, which analyzes the economic and political forces shaping food systems, and ABIZ 3120: Commodity Futures Markets, which introduces risk management tools and trading strategies. ABIZ 3540: Financial Risk Management further prepares students to identify and mitigate financial risks in agriculture and agribusiness. Together, these courses provide a comprehensive understanding of the economic, managerial, and policy-related aspects of agribusiness, preparing students for leadership roles in the evolving global food and agriculture industries.