Agriculture Communications – Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

Program Info

School: Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Faculty: Werklund School of Agriculture Technology
Degree: Certificate
Field of Study: Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Description: Combine your passion for agriculture and storytelling with the new Agriculture Communications certificate. The first of its kind offered in Canada, this one year program prepares you for a meaningful career supporting the agriculture and agri-food industry in communications and marketing.

Completed over the course of ten months, you’ll learn the foundations of professional writing, marketing, and multi-media production, including entry-level videography, photography and audio production. You’ll also learn how to develop public relations and crisis communications campaigns and strategies that will help them to influence positive change using effective communications and dynamic storytelling.
After completing the online courses, you’ll be required to put your new skills and knowledge to the test with a 14-week paid field placement within the industry or with your current employer.
URL: Agriculture Communications at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
Course Based: Yes
Length: 1 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $7,868

Total cost per year including tuition, fees, books, and supplies: $10,898.75

 

Facts

LOCATION: Olds, Alberta
SCHOOL TYPE: College
LANGUAGE: English
FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE Students: 1,363 
ENTRANCE DATES: January, May, September
CANADIAN STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $1,015
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TUITION STARTS AT: $3,147
TELEPHONE: (403) 556-8281
FAX: (403) 556-4711
EMAIL: info@oldscollege.ca
ADDRESS: 4500 – 50th Street, Olds, Alberta, Canada

About

Founded in 1913, Olds College has been providing quality education for over a century. With a focus on agriculture, horticulture, land and environmental stewardship, we are proud to be Canada’s Smart Agriculture College. Our regular, continued, online and blended programming offers accessible educational opportunities within Alberta and beyond. We work closely with industry to ensure our graduates have the skills to succeed.

Our areas of expertise include Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Animal Science, Brewing, Business, Equine, Horticulture, Land & Environment, Meat Processing, Tourism, Trades & Apprenticeships and Transitional Employment. Our emphasis on hands-on training, applied research and innovative learning has resulted in graduates who are in-demand.

On-campus housing is available in our newly constructed Centennial Village private rooms or College Courts townhouses. Living on campus provides many advantages both socially and academically. Off-campus housing is also available through the Students’ Association (SAOC).

Our Career Services Office provides extensive services to students including career fairs, resume-writing and interview skills workshops and an online job board. The Broncos Athletics program competes in 8 different sports in the Alberta Collegiate Athletics Conference (ACAC). A variety of clubs are also supported by the SAOC.

Olds College is situated on traditional Treaty Seven Territory. We have developed two new spaces to enhance our indigenous students’ experience at Olds College: The Olds College Indigenous Centre gathering place and a traditional Blackfoot tipi. Olds College Health & Wellness provides free and confidential services to support students.

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* 50 to 55
Prerequisites:* These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English  or  Grade12 English (ENG4U)  or  Grade12 English (EAE4U)  or  Grade12 English Studies
  •  Grade11 Biology  or  Grade11 Chemistry  or  Grade11 Science

55% for English 30-1 or 65% for English 30-2
50% or better in one of Biology 20 OR Chemistry 20 OR Science 20
Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement

Fees & Scholarships

Tuition Fees

  • International Students: The tuition fees for international students at Olds College range from $8,776 to $45,068.
  • Canadian Students: Canadian students should refer to the Fee Schedule on the Olds College website for the most accurate estimates of tuition, fees, and books & supplies costs.

Notes

  • The actual tuition fees may vary depending on the program and the number of credits taken.
  • The Fee Schedule on the Olds College website is updated annually.
  • Students should contact the Olds College Admissions Office for more information about tuition fees.

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