Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS), B.S.

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What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?

Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.

Career Readiness for All Majors:

  • Critical thinking
  • Oral and written communication
  • Teamwork
  • Leadership
  • Digital technology
  • Professionalism
  • Career and self development
  • Equity and inclusion

Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS), B.S. Skills:

These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.

  1. Food Systems Analysis
  2. Horticulture
  3. Food Systems Policy
  4. Sustainable Development
  5. Management