Bachelor of Applied Science - Horticulture
What can you expect from our program?
Leverage your two-year diploma into a degree, and grow your career to the next level. The Horticulture Bachelor of Applied Science Degree builds on learning from the Horticulture Technician Diploma to provide you with knowledge and advanced technical skills. Courses in science and technology are combined with business concepts enabling you to assume positions of responsibility within a horticultural business or be your own boss and start up your own operation.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
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What will you learn?
Students focus on advancing their skills learned from the diploma and have the opportunity to take advantage of our outstanding facilities, which include a sprawling botanic garden, state-of-the-art managed wetlands, landscape demonstration plots and pavilion.
This is the perfect program for those who like to learn environmental and operations management on the job. Students will develop expertise in areas such as:
- Integrated pest management
- Research methods and sustainable site technologies
Your second year is spent out in the field working in the industry under Olds College’s unique eight-month Directed Field Study curriculum.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Olds College has a solid reputation working with employers in the industry! This directly translates into jobs for our graduates. The Horticulture Bachelor of Applied Science Degree program allows aspiring students the opportunity to enter into senior management positions.
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Program at a glance
Length of Program:
Diploma + 2 Years
Program Intake:
Fall Intake
Method of Delivery:
Blended
Applications Open:
October 1
Tuition & Fees:
Year 3: $5,280*
Year 4: $4,680*
Credential: Applied Degree
Length of Program: 2 Years
Method of Delivery: Blended
Directed Field Study/Work Term/Practicum: An 8 month Directed Field Study is completed at the end of the program.
Program Intakes: Fall Intake (November program start online, January start on campus)
Program Dates: Please visit our Dates & Schedules page to confirm start and end dates of your desired program and confirm campus closures.
Applications Open: October 1 for the Fall Intake.
Selection Process for Admission: First Qualified, First Accepted
Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Books, and Supplies: Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for details.
- Year 3: Tuition & Fees: $5,280 / Books & Supplies: $500
- Year 4: Tuition & Fees: $4,680 / Books & Supplies: $0
*These fees are provided as estimates only for the purposes of budgeting. Please note that this is an estimate for domestic students (international students should refer to the Fee Schedule) and all fees are subject to change.
What do I need to apply?
Admission Requirements:
- 2.5 GPA in the 60 credits from the Olds College Horticulture Technologist Diploma, or an equivalent program, or a degree in a closely related area.
- OR Certified Journeyperson Landscape Horticulturist with a Red Seal
- Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement.
International Students in this program will require a Co-Op Permit, a Study Permit and a Social Insurance Number for this program. Learn more on the International Students page.