A background in business education allows you mobility and freedom in your career. Our new Technology Diploma in Business Management provides you with the opportunity to obtain a solid business foundation and to combine it with something you love. Choose to study dairy animal genetics, to develop a plan for a pet- related business, to consider the forage needs of your horses, to select your own agriculture courses, or to learn how to propogate roses and lilies. The choice is yours!
Nova Scotia Agricultural College and Dronten University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands have joined forces to offer Dronten's new Bachelor of Administration Degree in International Food Business. This exciting new honours degree offers a year of international study and two work terms- one in North America and one in Europe. This four year degree underlines its international focus by beginning with a one week orientation in Iceland where European and North American students get to know one another while exploring the Icelandic food industry.
NSAC Aquaculture students visit to Scotian Halibut Ltd. At right are baskets of dulse (Palmaria palmata) immersed in recirculation system sump tanks used to rear Atlantic halibut. This project on integrated aquaculture is carried out in conjunction with NSAC.
The Department of Plant and Animal Sciences carries out research and offers technical, degree and post-graduate courses in crop and animal production, aquaculture, food science, soil science, and agricultural biotechnology.
Economics - The scientific study of choices in regard to the alternative uses of scarce resources to satisfy wants. So what does that mean? It means that economists study the needs of individuals and society and work to find the best methods of sharing and distributing these resources. The demand for food and agricultural products domestically and world-wide is growing, and as such the need for economic understanding of the demand for food and the supply of food is crucial. You will be studying economic factors and developing solutions related to these types of issues.
Business practices touch so many areas of our world today and this unique program offers graduates a very important edge in our marketplace. This is where science and management practices converge to solve problems and capture economics opportunities in our natural world. This unique program means you don’t have to choose between science business - you can do both.
Professional counselling services are available to potential and current students. Potential students can receive career and educational counselling, while enrolled students can attend information seminars.
If you’re creative and can multi-task, our Office Administration: Executive program is for you. Get an introduction to software tools and become familiar with graphics, multi-media, desktop publishing, computerized accounting and web-design tools, in addition to in-depth knowledge of business, office systems and computer skills. This program is designed to prepare you for a career in the rapidly changing office environment. Courses in interpersonal communication and business writing emphasize the importance of the clear, courteous and accurate transmittal of oral and written information.
Communication is key in any office, and being able to speak both French and English unlocks the doors of understanding. Our Office Administration: Bilingual program provides a solid foundation with French language skills training, in addition to a solid foundation in accounting, current administrative practices, communications and software applications. You will develop the broad range of skills required to perform administrative duties in a professional, bilingual office environment.
Take your knack for planning and organizing to the next level. With our Office Administration program, you’ll receive a solid foundation in accounting, current administrative practices, communications and software applications. You will develop the broad range of skills required to perform administrative duties in a professional office environment. The one-year program concludes with a four-week work practicum where you will have the opportunity to apply your new skills and knowledge in an office environment, preparing you for employment.
