Olds College

If you are looking for a career that will help feed, clothe, house or even fuel the world you have found the right place. Olds College’s Agricultural Management diploma program gives you a comprehensive education in all aspects of the agriculture industry through a mix of classroom time and hands-on experience on the Olds College farm.

You will develop a foundation of business skills, including communication, accounting and marketing strategies and be exposed to the advancement of agricultural technology, from accounting software to farm machinery. Gain an environmental understanding in the production of food, feed, fuel and fibre, livestock physiology and health, and the global issues that are currently impacting the industry. Learning from industry professionals, you will have a great understanding of farm and pest management, crop production, soil and nutrition, and Precision Crop Systems after completing this program.

Give yourself the added advantage towards a rewarding career in the dynamic and global agriculture industry with the Bachelor of Applied Science - Agribusiness degree. This two-year program will equip you with the necessary skills, such as critical thinking, problem solving and collaborative investigation, to solve real-world business challenges.

Through industry focused instruction, you’ll spend the first year on campus learning how to apply business fundamentals such as finance, marketing, strategic business management, human resources, applied research, innovation and leadership. During this time you will also develop communication, networking, teamwork and time management skills while completing projects with classmates and industry clients on relevant current topics.

Obtain the highest level credential in the golf course industry with the Bachelor of Applied Science - Golf Course Management. Having completed the Turfgrass Management diploma, you’ll spend the next two years focused on honing your skills and techniques needed for managing a golf course’s complex ecosystem.

A curriculum focused on business, applied science and advanced technical training, taught by industry professionals who have worked as superintendents, will prepare you for an exciting career in environmental and operational management.

Cultivate an exciting career in horticulture with the Horticulture Technologist diploma. This two-year program will provide you with a deep understanding of horticulture, including the production and management of plants, pests, landscapes, soils and water systems to achieve productive and sustainable systems.

Hone your skills through immersive hands-on learning accessing our unique campus that acts as a living lab, consisting of a 15 arce constructed wetland, botanic gardens, greenhouses and 12,000 square foot Landscape Pavilion. Learn how to design specialty landscapes, start a horticulture business and create an entrepreneurial approach to processing plants. You will also 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.

Prepare for a fulfilling career in the exciting hospitality and tourism industry with the Hospitality and Tourism diploma. During this program, you will receive hands-on training in a diverse range of tourism facilities and services, from sporting events and recreational operations, to mixology, culinary theory and everything in-between.

Recognized as a SMART Accredited Program through Tourism HR Canada, this industry driven program will provide you with hands-on experience attending major tourism destinations in Alberta like Drumheller and Banff, and by hosting industry events at Olds College. Management focused education provides you employability in many businesses all around the world.