“The Food Industry Management degree stood out to me because it felt like it could open many doors for my future,” said Joyeta Das Gupta. “I was looking for a multidisciplinary program that could lead to different job opportunities.”
Gupta will officially receive her Bachelor of Science in Food Industry Management at the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) Spring Convocation on June 3.
The BSc in Food Industry Management is offered by the USask College of Agriculture and Bioresources (AgBio). This degree meets the industry demand for graduates with interdisciplinary training in food science, agribusiness, and marketing. Students learn advanced knowledge of food science, agri-food economics, food management practices, and food industry policy to prepare them for jobs in the booming agri-food sector.
As an international student from Sreemangal, Sylhet, Bangladesh, Gupta started her USask education in a different college. She transferred to AgBio in her second year.
“I chose to study Food Industry Management because I saw that it combined food science and agribusiness,” said Gupta. “You learn how the agri-food sector works from raw materials all the way to the final product. That is what makes this degree so valuable. It gives you a broad understanding of the industry and prepares you for a variety of jobs.”
Gupta benefited not only academically, but also socially when she transferred to AgBio.
“I truly loved being part of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources,” said Gupta. “As an international student, I was lonely in my first year of university. In Bangladesh I was used to being surrounded by a big group of friends, so the change was hard. But after coming to AgBio, I met some really good friends and amazing professors. I felt like my presence mattered in the college. Even now, as I’m about to graduate, I don’t feel like I went unnoticed. I feel like I was seen, supported, and valued.”
Gupta made time to give back to the USask community as a volunteer at the University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) Food Centre and events such as Open House and the Career Fair. She also excelled academically and received 11 scholarships and two bursaries as a USask student.
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