Learn business skills in your specific area of interest
Take the Technology Diploma in Business Management at Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture on the Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S. You'll acquire business skills like accounting, writing and decision-making, while exploring topics relevant to your chosen specialization in Dairy Farming or Agriculture.
Please note: Anticipated removal and replacement of this program in the 2023/24 academic year. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Every student in the Business Management Diploma program receives a broad business education. You'll take courses in Business Math and Writing for Business and Accounting while also learning in detail about your chosen field (Agriculture or Dairy Farming) both inside and outside the classroom.
Sample courses (Agriculture):
- Utlization of Plant Resources
- Forage-Based Cropping Sytems
- Agricultural Manager I
Sample courses (Dairy Farming):
- Dairy Industry I
- Animal Feed and Nutrition Management
- Managing Dairy Milking Systems and Housing Facilities
You’ll also be required to take Workplace Readiness certificates, including Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), First Aid, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and a Farm Health & Safety Management Certificate.
Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.