University of the Fraser Valley

Overview

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Agriculture Management at the University of the Fraser Valley is designed for students with a background in agriculture. This program integrates essential business and leadership skills tailored specifically for the agricultural sector. Students will first complete agriculture-focused credentials before advancing to upper-year business courses, equipping them for management roles in agribusiness and agricultural organizations.

• Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Agriculture Management
• Target applicants: Students with an agriculture diploma or credential and relevant experience
• Academic focus: Business fundamentals applied to agriculture and agribusiness
• Delivery: University-based study
• Credentials pathway: Includes agriculture-focused credentials and a diploma pathway before upper-year BBA coursework
• Language of instruction: English
• Credits & duration: Varies by entry pathway; confirm your exact timeline with the program office

What you'll study

The BBA in Agriculture Management combines core business courses with practical learning tailored for the agricultural sector. The curriculum covers quantitative analysis, management principles, and finance, preparing students for leadership and decision-making roles within agricultural organizations.

Sample course areas (core)

• Statistics and Mathematical Methods for Statistics
• Organizational Behaviour
• Human Resource Management
• Economic and Business Statistics
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Operations Management

Applied learning & capstone

Students will complete degree requirements that may include an integrative project or a culminating academic requirement, providing practical experience in the field.

Specialisation / credential pathway

Depending on the entry pathway, students may also complete agriculture-focused credentials, including certificates in horticulture crop production or livestock production, along with a diploma in Agricultural Technology prior to entering the BBA curriculum.

Entry requirements

• Academic background: Completion of the UFV Agriculture Technology diploma with a minimum GPA or a comparable two-year agriculture diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution, assessed individually.
• Work experience: A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required.
• English language proficiency: Applicants must meet UFV’s degree/diploma level English requirement.
• English test options:
  • IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: Minimum score of 88
  • PTE Academic: Minimum score of 61
  • Duolingo English Test: Minimum score of 110
• Documents typically required: Academic transcripts, proof of English proficiency (if applicable), and documentation supporting work experience.

Career prospects

The BBA in Agriculture Management prepares graduates for a variety of management positions within agribusiness and agricultural organizations. With a strong foundation in business principles and specialized knowledge in agriculture, graduates can pursue careers in areas such as farm management, agribusiness consulting, agricultural marketing, and more.