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College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).
Mathematics, Grade 11 (MBF3C or equivalent).
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
The two-year Business - Agriculture Ontario College Diploma program combines agriculture with business and management training, providing you with the skills necessary to successfully operate a farming operation or to provide services to agricultural businesses.
Agriculture is an increasingly complex industry, with sophisticated agribusiness managers required to make decisions about crop/herd selection and improvement, pest and soil management, equipment maintenance, farm safety and agricultural production. At the same time, there is a growing need for skills and knowledge to apply management concepts related to agricultural financial administration, human resources, operational efficiency, government regulations, technology, sales and marketing.
Through this program, you examine agricultural techniques through a business lens. Focus on:
developing fundamental research
financial and operations skills to evaluate farm production methodologies
technologies and systems in order to inform business decisions
You have opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills through activities, simulations, case studies and interactions with professionals in active farm operations.
Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op version of the program are subject to availability.
Graduates may seek employment in entry-level farming positions or as entrepreneurs.
Graduates may also seek entry-level employment in a variety of companies and organizations that provide services in the agricultural sector, including businesses providing:
agricultural supplies
feed
banking, accounting or logistical services
process improvement or animal care support
equipment and maintenance sales and services
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Level: 01
BUS9301
Business Computer Applications
ENL9212
Communications I
HOR9100
Plants, Soil and Fertilization
LAW9100
Farm Safety and Biosecurity Regulations
MGT9106
Introduction to Management Fundamentals
QUA9100
Basic Business Mathematics
Level: 02
ACC9200
Accounting Concepts I
HOR9200
Crop Production Management I
LAW9200
Legislation and Agriculture
MGT9200
Equipment and Asset Management
RET9302
Professional Selling
SCI9200
Animal Health and Nutrition
Choose one from equivalencies:
GED1938
General Education Elective
Co-op: 01
WKT9200
Business-agriculture Co-op Work Term(optional)
Level: 03
BUS9400
Dairy Business Operations
ECO9300
Economic Issues
ENV9300
Sustainable Practices in Agriculture
HOR9300
Crop Production Management II
HOR9301
Pest, Disease and Weed Management
HOR9302
Vegetable and Fruit Production Management
Choose one from equivalencies:
GED1938
General Education Elective
Level: 04
ACC9400
Accounting for Agribusiness
BUS9300
Livestock Business Operations
ENL9400
Communications for Agribusiness
FIT9400
Leadership in Society
MGT9304
Project Management for Business Start-Ups
MGT9403
Business Planning
MGT9405
Directed Project in Agriculture
Graduates may engage in entry-level or supervisory farming occupations, become managers in their family business, or become entrepreneurs. Graduates may also find entry-level positions as agricultural equipment and supplies salesperson, agricultural customer support representative, technical sales specialist or agricultural financial or insurance associate.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
