Why study Business Management at Dal?
Learn business skills in your specific area of interest
Take the Technology Diploma in Business Management at听Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture on the Agricultural Campus in Truro, N.S. You'll acquire听business skills听like accounting, writing and decision-making, while exploring topics relevant to your chosen specialization in Dairy Farming or Agriculture.
Please note:听Following consultation with industry and students, the 听program is under review, with program changes planned for the 2025-2026 academic year.听 Students enrolled in the program at that time will be able to transition to the new program and complete their studies in the usual time.听 Contact the Associate Dean Academic, Faculty of Agriculture, for more information.
Degree overview
Diploma: Technology Diploma, DipTechFaculty: Faculty of Agriculture
Department: Department of Business and Social Sciences
Campus: Agricultural Campus, Truro
Program Length: 2 years
Program Start: September
What will I learn?
Every student in the Business Management Diploma program receives a听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.听
Sample courses (Agriculture):
- Utlization of Plant Resources
- Forage-Based Cropping Sytems
- Agricultural Manager I
Sample courses (Dairy Farming):
- Dairy Industry I
- Animal Feed and Nutrition Management
- Managing Dairy Milking Systems and Housing Facilities
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You鈥檒l 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.
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Careers and future study
You'll be prepared to explore a range of career options in your chosen specialty, from operating your own business to working in sales and marketing.
Careers in the Agriculture field include:
- farm manager
- agri-food sales
- agri-food technician
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Careers in the Dairy Farming field include:
- dairy farmer
- herdsperson
- dairy industry sales
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Future studies could include more detailed diploma-level programs such as Plant Science Technology or听Managed Landscapes.听Future studies may also include completing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Agricultural Business.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate admission requirements vary based on your previous education and your intended program of study at Dalhousie. Learn about our admissions requirements, book a campus tour, or connect with an advisor if you have questions about your eligibility for admission.