Bachelor of Applied Science Degree - Agribusiness

• 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

• 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.

Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for complete details.

Tuition, Fees & Payments

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

Entrance Awards Available!

Entrance awards range from $250 - $1,500 for students applying for the upcoming academic year and have paid the tuition deposit by the deadline.

Awards are selected randomly from those that have applied and qualify based on the criteria.
Award will be applied as a tuition credit to the student's account after the add/drop course deadline, confirming full-time attendance.

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.

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has a solid reputation working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. Opportunities include, but are not limited to:

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.