Diploma in Business - Agriculture

Northern College

Diploma in Business - Agriculture

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 year
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Diploma
  • Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Admission intake SEP
  • Minimum GPA 50
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 100 CAD 15,670

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-01-03
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Program Description

In partnership with Algonquin College – and offered with a paid co-op work term – Northern’s two-year Business Agriculture diploma is your gateway to a rewarding future in the complex industry that literally feeds our world.With a hands-on approach to the land – and by leveraging the latest technology and management techniques – you’ll examine agricultural challenges through a business lens in order to increase yields, optimize resources, and motivate the team.You’ll hone your skills through simulations and case studies. And – along the way – you’ll develop strategic and sustainable approaches to crop and herd selection, pest and soil management, farm safety, equipment maintenance, and more.The result is you’ll graduate prepared to join a farming operation or industry-related business – or become the boss of your very own business.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, with a 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.Career OpportunitiesGraduates 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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* NOTE : The Tuition Fee is subject to change Semester wise, as such for exact Tuition Fee kindly see the Website of the respective University.
* NOTE : Pathways : Students who want to pursue a Graduate Degree through a particular University but are unable to meet the university requirements for the GPA, GRE/GMAT or English Language scores, have to take up an additional academic and language support i.e. pathways in order to ensure the admit and study at the desired University.