Agriculture Diploma

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 384 / credit

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Agriculture Diploma

About

Program details

The Diploma in Agriculture is a hands-on two-year program designed for those who plan to manage farms or pursue careers in the agricultural and food service and/or value added sectors.

Expected duration: 2 years

Students are required to complete a minimum of 93 credit hours of study.

Students must complete the course requirements for the program core and one of the four program options to specialize in an area of interest.

Program options are available in:

Business management
Crop management
Livestock management
General agriculture

The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences offers Diploma Advising throughout the program. Our advisors can help ensure you stay on the right track and help you find the right resources to reach your goals.

Career opportunities for Diploma in Agriculture graduates

Farm owner/manager
Agricultural manufacturer product support
Agriculture loans manager
Grain buyer
Crop input sales representative
Customer relations manager
Research technician

Graduates of the Agriculture Diploma program meet education eligibility requirements to register with Agrologists Manitoba as Technical Agrologists (Tech.Ag.).

Sample course offerings

DAGR 0480: Introductory Farm Management (3 credit hours)
PLNT 0410: Crop Production Principles and Practices (4 credit hours)
ABIZ 0730: Financial Risk Management (3 credit hours)
ABIZ 0440: Agricultural Economics and Marketing 1 (4 credit hours)
DAGR 0910: Integrated Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (3 credit hours)
ABIZ 2610: Agricultural Law (3 credit hours)
ANSC 0730: Horse and Stable Management (3 credit hours)
BIOE 0700: Agricultural Buildings and Environments (4 credit hours)
ENTM 0620: Beekeeping (2 credit hours)
FOOD 1000: Food Safety Today and Tomorrow (3 credit hours)

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

The Diploma in Agriculture is a practical, hands-on program that prepares students to manage a farm or work in an agricultural business. Students will develop the communication and leadership skills needed to succeed in today's Agri-Food industry.

Disciplines

Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah Certificate (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 384 / credit

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

Once you've checked requirements and gathered what you need, it's time to begin your online application.

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post-secondary education, and may ask more detailed questions related to your program of application.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

A complete listing of your educational background from Grade 12 (or highest grade level), College and University (including the University of Manitoba) is required as part of your application. Also required is the listing of institutions attended on an exchange or letter of permission.

Avoid application fraud or misconduct

If you commit application fraud or misconduct, your University of Manitoba acceptance and registration may be withdrawn and you may be disqualified from consideration, not only in the year of application, but also in all subsequent sessions. If discovered in a subsequent session it may result in dismissal from the university.

Application fraud or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Failure to declare attendance at another post-secondary institution
Presenting falsified academic documentation or causing or encouraging another person to falsify records through translation or data changes
Presenting falsified personal documentation, e.g. using a false name, date of birth, country of origin, etc.
Presenting falsified or fictitious reference documentation
Cheating on or having another person write a standardized entry exam such as TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT, LSAT or DAT
Presenting another person's standardized test score as one's own to falsify a test result
Failure to report suspensions from another post-secondary institution
Paying for an application fee with a fraudulent credit card

Making changes to your application after submission

Once you've submitted your application, you can make changes to your email address, mailing address, and release of information under the "Application Summary" tab in your application portal.

If you've made an error in your application, please contact your admissions team. You can find their contact information in either the admission requirement PDF for your program or in the "Questions" tab under "Contact Us" in your application portal.