- Level
- 1-Year Graduate Certificate
- CIP code
- 01.0101
- Duration
- 1 year Post-Diploma Certificate
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Agribusiness and Sustainable Agriculture
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
A one year post-diploma certificate adding agricultural business management to an existing diploma, covering farm financial management, agricultural marketing, risk and commodity strategy, and business planning for agrifood operations.
This is the business layer for technically trained graduates, and the pairing is deliberately commercial: a production or equipment diploma holder who can also read a cash flow statement is far more promotable than one who cannot. It suits students already holding an agricultural diploma who want management progression. Entry sits at a modest academic bar, and the one year length keeps the total cost low relative to a second full diploma.
The CIP code recorded for Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Business is 01.0101, which appears on the agriculture and agri-food eligible field of study list, so the programme meets the field of study requirement. Study at this level does not carry spousal open work permit eligibility, so anyone considering Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Business with a partner should plan on a single income. Every work permit decision rests with Canadian immigration authorities, and Apply Study Visa confirms the position for Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Business in writing before you pay a deposit.
Admission to Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Business requires Undergraduate Diploma at 63 percent or above. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0, and tuition for Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Business is recorded at CAD 17,100 a year with a CAD 160 application fee. Entry is September only. Apply Study Visa manages the Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Business application, the attestation letter, the deposit and the study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Undergraduate Diploma with a minimum of 63 percent.
- English (meet any one): IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0; PTE Academic 55 overall with no component below 55; TOEFL iBT 80 total with no section below 18; Duolingo English Test 110.
- English waiver: Applicants who have completed at least three years of academic study conducted entirely in English may be exempt from testing, assessed case by case.
- Application: Application fee CAD 160. A tuition deposit of CAD 5,000 is required to reserve the seat and to trigger the provincial attestation letter.
- Work permit: The CIP code recorded for Post-Diploma Certificate in Agricultural Business is 01.0101, which appears on the agriculture and agri-food eligible field of study list, so the programme meets the field of study requirement.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa supplies the designated learning institution number and completes the submission with you.
English requirements
✓ MOI waiver: if your degree was taught in English, you may skip the test with a Medium-of-Instruction certificate. Ask us to confirm.
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Farm Business Manager: commercial operations
- Agricultural Lending Analyst: rural finance
- Agribusiness Coordinator: input and processing companies
- Producer Services Advisor: cooperatives
- Operations Manager: agrifood businesses
- Family Business Successor: for students returning to operations
Reality check: this route mixes agriculture with business content, and the business element is the part that attracts closer scrutiny under current work permit field of study rules.
About Olds College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #8900
- Reference No.
- O18713227822
