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Diploma of Agri-Business Management
- Simcoe, Canada
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Graduate certificate covering business and technical skills for managing agricultural supply chains.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Analyse practical business challenges in Agri-Business Management. Develop communication
- Decision-making
- And analytical skills relevant to the discipline.
Career outcomes
- Agri-business manager
- Agricultural supply chain roles
- Farm-to-table business
- Agricultural sales and marketing
Curriculum
- Eight-month graduate certificate at the Simcoe/Norfolk campus: sales and marketing
- Human resources and relationship management
- Occupational health and safety
- Accounting and finance
- Food safety and traceability
- Safe pesticide handling
- And precision technologies such as GPS and drones. Includes a co-op placement.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A two- or three-year college diploma or a degree
- Some programmes want a related field
- A 2.5 (C+) average
- Or work experience (for example five years in HR for the HR programme)
- AIM1 wants a computer science or software background. English: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
Two- or three-year college diploma or a degree (some programmes want a related field, 2.5 GPA / C+ average, Or work experience), AIM1 needs computer science or software background, HR/marketing accept 5 years of related experience.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5
- PTE Academic no band below 4.5)
- Cambridge PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo Cambridge 176
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload your diploma or degree and transcripts
- Plus a resume or cover letter when the programme asks for work experience. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,893 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Simcoe/Norfolk Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Simcoe/Norfolk Campus |
| Department | Department of Agri-Business Management |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 20 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Feb 2027
93 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days leftProgram starts
May 2028
Apply by
15 Feb 2028
458 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $17,893 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $22,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 88 (2026 scale: 5, PTE Academic no band below 4.5), Cambridge PTE Academic 59, Duolingo Cambridge 176. An interview is required.