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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-01-01 | - |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Precision Agriculture Certificate Program
The Precision Agriculture Certificate program is designed to provide students with knowledge and experiential skills in precision agriculture, leveraging skills from their academic discipline. This program is offered by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and is open to current University of Saskatchewan students only.
Program Description
Precision Agriculture is the precise management of crops to increase both production and sustainability. The certificate structure of this program allows students to gain knowledge and develop experiential skills in precision agriculture. Students will learn about the technologies used in precision agriculture, such as satellite imagery and global positioning systems, to measure and manage variability in crop production.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the basics of precision agriculture
- Understand what drives spatial and temporal differences in crop yield
- Utilize precision agriculture tools and analytic techniques within a GIS system
- Utilize big data to solve precision agriculture problems
- Work effectively in a diverse team to generate precision agriculture solutions
- Be an effective and respectful communicator
Featured Classes
- PLSC 202.3 Introductory Precision Agriculture: This course introduces students to precision agriculture as it relates to field crop production, covering agronomy and technology of variable rate technology.
- GEOG 222.3 Introduction to Geomatics: This course provides an introduction to reading maps, air photos, and satellite images, as well as computer-based cartography, image analysis, and Geographic Information Systems.
- PLSC 402.3 Advanced Precision Agriculture: This capstone course integrates knowledge from specific subdisciplines with real-world precision agriculture solutions to increase sustainability and production of crops.
Why Study Here?
- Career Skills: Graduates will have excellent industry-endorsed scientific training and a foundation of professional career skills, with many leading precision agriculture companies based in western Canada.
- Small Class Sizes: The College of Agriculture and Bioresources offers a setting that combines the advantages of a full-scale university with the benefits of a small, specialized program.
- Research: The university is committed to finding solutions to sustainably feed a growing world, with research centers dedicated to precision agriculture, such as the Plant Phenotyping and Image Research Centre (P2IRC) and the Omics and Precision Agriculture Laboratory (OPAL).
- Opportunities to Get Involved: The college has an active and spirited student body, with several student clubs to enhance the university experience.
- Collaborative Environment: Faculty and researchers collaborate across the university, nationally, and internationally, creating strong partnerships with governments, private enterprises, and industry associations.
Careers
Careers depend on the subdiscipline from which students come for the certificate. Possible career paths include:
- Agriculture entrepreneurs
- Employees and managers in precision agriculture companies
- Precision agriculture agronomist
- Farm manager
- Precision agriculture sales and marketing
- Precision agriculture programmer
- Precision agriculture data analyst
- Precision agriculture geographic information technologist
- Precision agriculture geographic information analyst
- Machinery design
- Controller design
Tuition Estimates
| Category | Canadian Students | International Students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $851.40 per 3 credit unit class | $4,120.50 per 3 credit unit class |
| Student Fees | $1,308.24 per year | $1,308.24 per year |
Program Options
The Certificate in Precision Agriculture is offered by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and can be earned concurrently with a degree program from this college or from other colleges such as Computer Science, Engineering, Environment and Society, Hydrology, or Regional and Urban Planning.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of at least 24 credit units of post-secondary coursework
- Minimum average of 70% on 18 or more transferable credit units
- Proficiency in English
Application Deadlines
| Start Term | Application Deadline | Document Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (January 2026) | December 1, 2025 | December 15, 2025 |
| Fall (September 2026) | August 15, 2026 | August 15, 2026 |
| Winter (January 2027) | December 1, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
Related Programs
- Agronomy
- Computer Science
- Environment and Society
- Geological Engineering
- Hydrology
- Introductory Agriculture
- Regional and Urban Planning
- Soil Science
The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The information provided is accurate as of the last update and is subject to change. For the most current information, please consult the University of Saskatchewan's official resources.
