If you are looking for a career that will help feed, clothe, house or even fuel the world you have found the right place. Olds College’s Agricultural Management diploma program gives you a comprehensive education in all aspects of agriculture. Through a mix of classroom time and hands-on experience on the Olds College farm, students work together in small classes with like-minded peers and learn from instructors who have unparalleled knowledge and experience in the agriculture industry.
The Agricultural Production Major is designed for students who plan to work in a production enterprise, its service providers or in the new regulatory environments as auditors and inspectors. You will develop an understanding of how consumer preferences and markets influence agricultural production. Learn about agricultural environment management and sustainability, including the study of plant systems, their dependent ecosystems, and the mechanics of soil and water management.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 50 to 55 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade11 Precalculus or Grade11 Applied Mathematics
- 2 of Grade11 Biology or Grade11 Chemistry or Grade11 Science
- Grade12 Biology or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Science
Applicants must have 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2; 55% or better in Math 20-1 or Math 20-2 (precalculus or applied Math 20); and 50% or better in two of Biology 20, Chemistry 20, Science 20, OR one of Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Science 30. |
| Test Scores: | - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 550]
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.