Program Overview

Program information

Program description

Agriculture is an increasingly complex industry, with sophisticated agribusiness managers required to make decisions about crop/herd selection and improvement, pest and soil management, farm safety, and agricultural production. In Georgian’s Business – Agriculture Diploma program, you explore both the business and science behind the industry. A combination of outdoor learning with time in classrooms and modern labs provides practical agricultural knowledge, as well as the business training necessary to successfully manage or provide services to agricultural businesses. This program connects you to the agribusiness industry and includes a co-operative work placement between first and second year, giving you hands-on experience and networking opportunities with others in the field. You’ll graduate with a competitive edge – with the ability to examine agricultural techniques through a business lens, and the skills to evaluate farm production methodologies, technologies and systems to inform financial and operational decisions.

Intake information

• Start date: Fall 2025

Campus: Barrie

Tuition and fees

• Visit our tuition and fees page for detailed information on the cost to attend Georgian.
• You can afford this! Explore OSAP as well as awards, scholarships and bursaries to help you pay your way to graduation.

Work-integrated learning

• This program includes a co-op work term component where you’ll gain experience in a workplace related to your field of study.
• Learn about types of work-integrated learning at Georgian.

Admission requirements

Business – Agriculture admission requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
• Grade 12 English (C or U)
• any Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics (C, M, or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to:

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:

Why study Business – Agriculture at Georgian?

Highlights

• Dig into both the science and business sides of agriculture. You’ll explore everything from high-tech farming and eco-friendly practices to financial planning and marketing strategies.
• Get out of the classroom and into the field. You’ll gain practical skills through outdoor work, labs and co-op placements while working directly with farmers and agribusiness professionals.
• Faculty members are farmers, agronomists and surveyors who bring real world knowledge and experience to the classroom.
• Discover cutting-edge, eco-friendly farming methods designed to boost productivity while protecting the planet.
• Benefit from small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a welcoming community that provides the guidance and hands on experience you need to succeed.
• Whether you’re interested in farming, agribusiness, or related industries, this program sets you up for success. Plus, international students may find exciting immigration pathways through this field.

Career opportunities

Your Business – Agriculture diploma gives you many career opportunities

Graduates may seek employment in entry-level farming positions or as entrepreneurs. Graduates may also seek entry-level employment in a variety of companies and organizations that provide services in the agricultural sector, including,

• agricultural supplies
• feed
• banking, accounting or logistical services
• process improvement or animal care support
• equipment and maintenance sales and services

Course information

Course overview

• 21 Program Courses
• 2 Communications Courses
• 3 General Education Courses
• 1 Co-op Work Term

Program-specific courses

• ACCT 1000 – Financial Accounting Principles 1
• AGRI 1000 – Introduction to Agricultural Business
• COMP 1003 – Microcomputer Applications
• MATH 1002 – Mathematics of Finance
• REAS 1000 – Research Concepts and Applications
• MKTG 1000 – Introduction to Marketing
• Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.

Your course delivery method(s)

In person

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Learn MORE about program delivery methods

Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.

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