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This program cultivates leadership in Food Industry Innovation and Operations through a comprehensive curriculum blending food science, economics, and business principles. The coursework balances theoretical foundations with practical applications, allowing students to customize their studies to align with professional aspirations. During the final four semesters, learners can deepen their expertise in specialized aspects of food science and business management. The program actively promotes global engagement through study abroad opportunities and summer research initiatives, supported by dedicated academic guidance for course planning. Participants can enrich their education through industry site visits, hands-on work experiences, and self-directed research projects. This distinctive combination of scientific knowledge, business acumen, and practical skills makes graduates highly sought-after by employers across Canada's and the world's vital food sectors.
The Food Industry Management Co-op program's primary objective is to bridge academic learning with professional practice, helping students seamlessly transition into their careers by connecting classroom concepts with real-world applications.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).