Agribusiness Finance Certificate

Whether you're a rural business owner or an agricultural lender, this online program will assist you in promoting better business practices within conventional and non-conventional agriculture. Certificate consists of four required courses and one elective. The four required courses have no prerequisites and can be taken on a stand-alone basis if desired.

This certificate is designed for the rural businessperson. A heavily agri-related online education, this certificate is ideal if you're looking to upgrade your management skills and improve your financial assessment abilities. 

Four required courses + one elective.

• Each course can be taken on a stand-alone basis
  
• Each course is eight weeks in duration
  
• All courses entirely online, fitting your schedule
  
• No previous college education necessary

Dates: Start dates vary, please refer to each course for their dates.

Delivery Method: Online

Costs: Prices may vary. Please refer to individual courses for their cost.

Certification: Agribusiness Finance Certificate

Application Deadline: Two weeks prior to course start date. Pending availability; late registrations may be accepted with a late fee. Limited space available so register early.

Length of Program: Each course is eight weeks in duration

Selection Process for Admission: First qualified, first accepted

Admission Requirements: No previous college education necessary

What will you learn?

The Agribusiness Finance Certificate is designed for the rural business person. A heavily agri-related online education, this certificate is ideal if you're looking to upgrade your management skills and improve your financial assessment abilities.

Agricultural Business Management Principles | AMT 7000

Dates: March 16 - May 8, 2026
Cost: $799 + textbook
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online

The learner develops fundamental concepts of business management within the context of agriculture. These basic tools will provide the foundation for sound business decisions as they relate to all aspects and functional areas of the organization. Micro and Macro economic theory will be learned and applied as they relate to the agricultural industry.

Required Text: Introduction to Agricultural Economics (Student Value Edition); 7th Edition, Penson, J., et al.     Cost: $266.65 + GST

Note that textbooks and software are the responsibility of the student. Please wait until 1-week prior to the course start date to purchase materials, as the courses will be cancelled if minimum enrolment is not received. All textbooks can be purchased through our campus bookstore.

Agribusiness Accounting | AMT 7001

Dates: Oct. 27 - Dec. 19, 2025
Cost: $799 + textbook
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online

The learner generates financial records and statements, using Canadian accounting standards for agribusinesses. Industry software is used and attention to unique industry issues is emphasized.

Required Text: Larson (CDN), Fundamental Accounting Principles, Volume 1, 17 edition
Cost: $169.95 + GST

Note that textbooks and software are the responsibility of the student. Please wait until one-week prior to the course start date to purchase materials, as the courses will be cancelled if minimum enrolment is not received. All textbooks can be purchased through our campus bookstore.

Agribusiness Financial Management | AMT 7002

Dates: Jan. 12 - March 6, 2026
Cost: $799 + textbook
Prerequisites: Agribusiness Accounting | AMT 7001
Delivery Method: Online

This is a course on business management practices and processes for decision making in agribusiness. The impact of financial management on agribusiness performance is examined through the application of selected budgeting processes, as well as through agribusiness risk assessments.

Required Text: Farm Management (Kay, Edwards, Duffy) 10th International Students Edition

Note that textbooks and software are the responsibility of the student. Please wait until 1-week prior to the course start date to purchase materials, as the courses will be cancelled if minimum enrolment is not received. All textbooks can be purchased through our campus bookstore.

Marketing Principles | MKG 1021

Dates: Sept. 2 - Oct. 24, 2025
Cost: $687.84 (including fees)
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Online

This course develops an understanding of marketing concepts, principles, and practices. Topics examined include the influence of environmental factors on the marketing process, marketing strategy development, marketing mix formulation and adjustment for pricing, promoting and distributing appropriate products and services to selected markets.

Electives

One approved course (or more) in an area which supports your individual professional development needs and is consistent with the goals of this certificate. Elective course(s) must be from the following Continuing Education Certificate Programs: Agronomy Certificate Level 1 or Level 2 or Agriculture Sales and Support Certificate. Students may take an alternate Olds College course but it must be approved by the Continuing Education Programming Coordinator.