Overview

In Dalhousie University 's Technology Diploma in Business Management programme you'll acquire business skills like accounting, writing and decision-making, while exploring topics relevant to your chosen specialization in Dairy Farming or Agriculture.

Programme options

The Department offers a two-year Diploma in Business Management (DBM). Students in the DBM programme can obtain a specialization in one of two areas: Dairy Farming or Agriculture.

What you will learn

Every student in the Business Management Diploma programme 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.

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.

Possible careers include:

farm manager

agri-food sales

agri-food technician

dairy farmer

Herdsperson

dairy industry sales

Future studies could include more detailed diploma-level programmes such as Plant Science Technology or Managed Landscapes. Future studies may also include completing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Agricultural Business.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Utilization of Plant Resources

Forage-Based Cropping Systems

Agricultural Manager

Animal Feed and Nutrition Management

Managing Dairy Milking Systems and Housing Facilities

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications can be considered before the start of classes in September. Apply early to meet the February 15 deadline for general entrance awards.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Truro, Canada

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies View 157 other Bachelors in Management Studies in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to this programme, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)

Achievement of the minimum average for your programme of choice.

Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programmes is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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Tuition Fees

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27507 CAD / year

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9570 CAD / year

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Financial information

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Overview

Programme options

What you will learn

Possible careers include:

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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