College Diploma - Horticulture Technologist

4500 50 Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada | Public University | Established 1913

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About this course
Duration 24 Months
Level Diploma Course
Description

Sustainability, water management, production horticulture, and urban agriculture are vital elements of the world we live in. The Horticulture Technologist Diploma provides students with a deeper understanding of horticulture, including the production and management of plants, the management of pests, landscapes, soils and water systems to achieve productive and sustainable systems. Students will get to take part in Field School, where they get to work with a company to put their studies into practice, and earn a wage while they learn.

Building on the Horticulture Technician Certificate concepts,  students will learn about designing specialty landscapes, how to start a horticulture business and how to create entrepreneurial approach to processing plants. They will learn how to manage production of horticulture crops in response to market demands, as well as recognize the ecological, economic and social implications of horticulture decisions and processes.

* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice

* Note: This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Fees & Expenses

1st year tuition fees
Fees components Amount
Tuition & fees CAD 16,403
Other expenses in 1st year
Fees components Amount
Cost of Living CAD 12,960
Book and Supplies Fees CAD 1,150
Health and Dental Fee CAD 350
Administration Fees CAD 375
Athletic and Recreation Fee CAD 167
The Students' Association of Olds College (SAOC) Fees CAD 248

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for this course
Class 12th

Min GPA: 50.0% Convert grades

Exams

English Proficiency Requirements:

For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 80 (Min Reading: 18.0, Min Writing: 18.0, Min Listening: 18.0, Min Speaking: 18.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)
  • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 105

NOTE: Applicants interested in applying for direct admission, but are yet to complete an acceptable language test, can do so, but must provide valid results before receiving a final offer letter.

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University City 4500 50 Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada
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