Need to Know

NSAC is partnering with Dronten University of Applied Sciences of The Netherlands to offer Dronten's Bachelor of Administration degree in International Food Business. Years one and three are offered on the NSAC campus, with year two offered in The Netherlands. Students complete year four at their home university. This is an Honours degree offering a minimum of one year of international study and two work terms - one in North America and one in Europe. This four year degree begins with a one week orientation in Iceland where students explore the Icelandic food industry. It is a unique program which will appeal to the student who enjoys studying independently, has an interest in business and likes to travel.

Admission requires high school graduation with an average of at least 75 percent in five grade 12 university preparatory subjects, including English and math.

Applicants must also submit a Letter of Intent outlining their commitment to the program, reasons for applying to the program, and an explanation as to how the program relates to their personal and professional goals. In addition, applicants should list their volunteer and work experience to date, any international experience, and their hobbies and interests. All individuals applying to the IFB program must be available for a personal interview if requested.

Applicants whose native language is not English must provide official results from one of the following standardized tests:

TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 or a minimum computer-based score of 213
TOELF IBT - a minimum score of 80
MELAB - a minimum score of 80
IELTS - a minimum score of 6.0

You get the advantage of:

a curriculum jointly developed by two internationally respected universities;
a problem-based cooperative, and independant learning model;
International study and travel to prepare for the global-based economy;
job placements and field trips on two continents;
individual partnering with a professional mentor.

This degree requires you to think and learn independently. The innovative team-based program of study is built around the competencies you'll need to succeed as a business leader in the international food industry. You'll be assigned a series of real business tasks. We'll help you complete those tasks by providing the theories, concepts, skills and practices. While mentors facilitate and guide you through the process, your success will come from balancing your own self-directed learning plan and working with your study team.

International Food Systems
Food Value Chains
Entrepreneurship
Marketing Management
Organizational Behaviour
Consumer Beheviour
Environment
Business Processes
Communication Strategies
Managing Innovation
Market Research
Business Planning
Domestic & International Legal & Policy
International Trade

You will be prepared for a wide range of careers in international business either as an entrepreneur or employee. The basic foundation in business management theory and team-based learning coupled with practical training provided by job placements will help you pursue career opportunities or further study.

With this degree, you may work as:

Entrepreneur
Market Research Manager
Director of Business Development
Trade Development Director
Distribution and Logistics Manager
Corporate Sales Manager
Operations Manager
Quality Assurance Manager
International Development Officer
Financial Officer
International Sales Consultant
Supply Chain Management Coordinator
Policy Analyst
Trade Specialist
Marketing Manager
Research and Development Manager

Tuition: Visit http://nsac.ca/reg/fees.asp for up-to-date fee scenarios.

All students are subject to additional fees for travel, health insurance, meals, accommodations and other incidental fees. (The cost of residence in Dronten is similar to NSAC.)

Located on Canada's East Coast, NSAC is an internationally respected teaching and research university focused on improving and sustaining agricultural practices and our environment. Nestled in the heart of Nova Scotia's agricultural zone, NSAC is home to approximately 1000 students specializing in agricultural business in addition to engineering and animal, plant and environmental sciences. Our 12-to-1 student to instructor ratio ensures you get a customized education and experience.

Dronten University of Applied Sciences is situated in Flevoland, in the centre of The Netherlands, with 1,200 students specializing in programs in Business Administration and Agribusiness, Rural Development, Animal Productionand Management, Horticulture and Arable Production. You can visit the university's website at www.cah.nl/