Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Agribusiness

Program Details

• Admission Requirements

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in a diploma or degree (including journeypersons with a diploma or advanced diploma) from a field of study in agriculture, agriculture technology/mechanics, land, environment, or other agriculturally related fields of study.
  • Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement

  OR
  

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA in a diploma or degree (including journeypersons with a diploma or advanced diploma) from any field of study, and a statement of interest and a resume outlining previous work and education experience. The statement of interest should highlight the student’s current interests and prior experience in agriculture and/or agribusiness. This should include details about their:
    • Transferable or relevant agricultural skills and knowledge (such as agriculture production and/or animal care, agriculture technology, leadership or entrepreneurship in an agricultural environment, etc.),
    • Community or volunteer experience in agriculture or rural living, and
    • A description of how the Bachelor of Applied Science-Agribusiness program will help the student achieve their education and career goals, with a specific connection to agriculture and agribusiness.
    • The applicant’s resume should confirm these relevant agricultural skills, knowledge and experiences.
  • Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement

  Directed Field Study Required: An 8-month Directed Field Study is undertaken upon successful completion of all third year courses. Students will develop individualized learning plans and complete the study based upon their learning goals. Upon completion of the Directed Field Study, each student will submit all required final assignments.
  
  International Students in this program will require a Co-Op Permit, a Study Permit and a Social Insurance Number for this program.

  Transfer Options: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has developed agreements with other educational institutions to allow for transition to Olds College, or to another institution to continue your education. Articulations & Agreements

  Out of Province Applicants: Please refer to the Provincial Equivalency Chart for course equivalencies.

  International Applicants: Olds College welcomes applications from international applicants and those who have completed their post-secondary education outside of Canada. Please note that students must meet all noted admission requirements, including English Language Proficiency. International Students in this program require a Co-Op Permit, a Study Permit, and a Social Insurance Number to participate in the Directed Field Study, which occurs in the program's final year. Learn more on the International Students page.

• Tuition, Fees & Affordability

  Estimated Tuition & Fees for Domestic Applicants

  Year	Tuition	Fees	Books & Supplies	Estimated Total
  Year 3	$$5,909.30	$1,554.50	$2,335.00	$9,798.80
  Year 4	$5,239.80	$989.10	$0.00	$6,228.90

  • These fees are provided as estimates only based on the current academic year.
  • The estimate only includes tuition, mandatory fees and books & supplies.
  • Refer to the appropriate academic year Fee Schedule for the most up to date information.
  • International students pay a differentiated tuition rate and should refer to the appropriate academic year Fee Schedule.

  Tuition, Fees & Payments

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  Housing & Meal Plans

  Olds College offers two residence options — Centennial Village and College Courts. Students living on campus are required to choose a meal plan. Housing and meal plan costs are based on the full academic year (September to April), but students in single-term programs will only pay for the corresponding term. 

  For more details, visit Dining at Olds College and Campus Housing.

  Scholarships & Student Awards

  Olds College of Agriculture & Technology offers over 450 awards, valued at $500,000+ in scholarships, bursaries and prizes. Thanks to our industry partners, alumni, and friends of Olds College we are fortunate to offer a generous student awards program to students.

  For additional information on scholarships, bursaries and prizes at Olds College, visit Scholarships & Awards

  Student Funding

  For information on how to apply for government student loans, financial aid or for help with financial planning, visit our Student Funding page.

• Courses

  For course descriptions and requisites, view the Academic Calendar.

  Academic Calendar: Bachelor of Applied Science - Agribusiness

  Term 1

  • Complete all of the following
    • Completed the following:

      • MGT3100 - Financial Management 
      • MGT3200 - Project Management for Agriculture
      • MGT3400 - Strategic Human Resources Management 
      • MGT3600 - Economics and Risk Management 
      • MKG3000 - Strategic Marketing 
    • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:

      • BAS3999 - Introduction to Self-directed Learning 

  Term 2

  • Completed the following:

    • BAS3999 - Introduction to Self-directed Learning 
    • MGT3333 - Agricultural Innovation and Leadership 
    • MGT3500 - Applied Research 
    • MKG3500 - International Marketing 
    • MGT4000 - Strategic Business Management 

  Term 3

  • Completed or concurrently enrolled in:

    • BAS4999 - Directed Field Study 

  Term 4

  • Completed the following:

    • BAS4999 - Directed Field Study 

• Admitted Students

  Program Dates

  Find out when your term start and end dates are, so that you know when you are expected to be in attendance. For more information, please review the Program Dates & Fee Schedule.

  Class Registration

  You will be registered into your classes automatically. This will happen approximately 1 month prior to the start-date for your program. You will be notified once you have been timetabled into your courses. You will be able to see your class schedule in your My Olds College account. If you need to make any changes to your class registration, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

  Technology Recommendation

  It is required that you come to Olds College of Agriculture & Technology with the following technology:

  • A laptop capable of running Microsoft Office is mandatory for this program, as students will be using Excel and other Microsoft Office programs extensively in lectures and classes.

  As part of your student accounts, all students have access to Office 365 for the duration of their time with Olds College. To access this you just need to follow these steps:

  • Go to portal.office.com
  • Enter your Olds College email address and password
  • Once logged in there is a button on the right that says "Install Office Apps"

  This will give you access to the full Office suite on your computer, for both Windows and Mac based platforms.

  Materials & Supplies

  The following items are required:

  • Texas Instrument BA II Plus calculator

  Information on required textbooks and any further supplies will be provided as you attend each class. All books and supplies will be available during the first few weeks of classes in the College Campus Store.

  Textbook Order Form

  Other Important Information:

  • Time Requirements: This program involves a lot of group work and projects, which will require extra time outside of regular class hours to complete.