Bachelor of Digital Agriculture Degree

What You’ll Learn in the Bachelor of Digital Agriculture ProgramWith a focus on leadership and management, this four-year program equips future leaders with skills to address current and evolving changes in agriculture using digital tools and sustainable practices.Through a combination of classroom, project-based and work-integrated learning, you will gain foundational knowledge and understanding of dynamic leadership, problem-solving, innovative thinking, agriculture technologies management, agronomy and data sciences. With these skills and knowledge, you will grasp the interconnectedness of social, economic and environmental aspects of sustainability.Tapping into the Smart Farm at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, you will receive instruction from passionate and forward-thinking leaders in agriculture, automation and artificial intelligence within the agri-food industry.From making ethical and sustainable recommendations for crop management, animal production, soil management, pest management and environmental stewardship to installing, calibrating, troubleshooting and repairing precision agriculture hardware and equipment — the new Bachelor of Digital Agriculture program will prepare you to lead the way in the agri-food industry upon graduation.

Applicants to this program will be admitted on a first qualified, first admitted admission process. A minimum admission average of 65% is required and is calculated with the subjects below.

• 60% or better in English 30-1
• 60% or better in Math 30-1 or 30-2
• 60% or better in a course from Group A
• 60% or better in a course from Group A or B
• 60% or better in any 5-credit grade 12 course (excluding Special Projects courses), or a combination of two 3-credit grade 12 courses, or 5 credits of advanced career and technology courses (Group C).

Group A: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Science 30. Group B: French 30, French 31, French Language Arts, All other languages 30, Social 30, Aboriginal Studies 30, Math 31. All of the above, or, 2.7 GPA (72-76%) or better, in a two-year diploma or degree (60 credits) from an allied program area.

Applicants currently in high school or who are completing academic upgrading must submit proof of enrollment and any available interim/midterm marks.

Olds College welcomes applications from International Applicants and those who have completed their high school education outside of Canada.