Lakeland College
Agribusiness
| School: | Lakeland College |
| Faculty: | Agricultural Sciences |
| Degree: | Diploma |
| Field of Study: | Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
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| 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
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| URL: | Agribusiness at Lakeland College |
| Length: | 2 Year(s) |
| Cost per year:* |
This cost estimate is for Year 1 of the program, and does not include the cost of books, supplies, and field trips. |
| 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]
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| 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.