Lakeland College

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Agribusiness

Lakeland College

Faculty:Agricultural Sciences
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $6,463
National: $6,463
International: $17,655

This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program, and does not include the cost of books, supplies, and field trips.

Scholarships:7

Description:

Break ground for an agricultural business career at Lakeland College.



Start agribusiness by choosing where you want to focus:


  • crops
  • livestock
  • marketing

    Whatever your stream, you’ll grow your agricultural and business knowledge. You'll:


  • evaluate new and future technologies for agriculture
  • develop commodity marketing skills
  • learn financial and risk management
  • receive negotiations and sales training
  • create marketing plans
  • expand your leadership and management skills

    You’ll put what you learn into action:


  • develop and present business plans
  • operate a farm through a simulation course
  • plan an event (Band in the Sand)
  • compete in an agribusiness case competition
  • host and run a major retail event
  • Prerequisites:

    These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    •  Grade12 English 
    •  Grade12 Mathematics 
    Applicants are required to have a high school diploma with a minimum 50% in: English 30-1 or English 30-2; and Math 30-1 or Math 30-2.
    Test Scores:
    • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 80]
    Application Notes : Lakeland College classes are taught in English, so you'll need adequate written and oral English skills to be admitted to one of our programs regardless of your citizenship status or country of origin. If English is your second language, you must show English proficiency through one of the following: 1. Meeting program admission requirements, 2. Admission by special status, or 3. An acceptable score on one of: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum of 86 on the iBT exam and a minimum score of 21 in each of the four tested areas. If your program requires spoken language proficiency you will need a minimum of 26 points in the speaking component; IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 on each band score; CAEL (Canadian Assessment of English Language) - minimum score of 60 overall with at least 60 on each band score; MELAB (Michigan English Assessment Battery) - minimum score of 80 with no component less than 76. Must include the speaking test.

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on August 10, 2022