College Diploma - Agricultural Management - AgriCommerce

For students who are looking for a career that will help feed, clothe, house or even fuel the world they have found the right place. Olds College’s Agricultural Management diploma program gives them a comprehensive education in all aspects of the agriculture industry through a mix of classroom time and hands-on experience on the Olds College farm.

Students will develop a foundation of business skills, including communication, accounting and marketing strategies and be exposed to the advancement of agricultural technology, from accounting software to farm machinery. They will gain an environmental understanding in the production of food, feed, fuel and fiber, livestock physiology and health, and the global issues that are currently impacting the industry. Learning from industry professionals, students will have a great understanding of farm and pest management, crop production, soil and nutrition, and Precision Crop Systems after completing this program.

The AgriCommerce major will prepare students for a career in agricultural lending, finance, marketing and sales of service products to the agriculture industry or the agricultural products destined for the consumer's plate. They will develop the skills to successfully develop business plans, marketing campaigns, sales tactics, and strategically manage an agribusiness through applying business principles to achieve goals.