Farm Management and Technology
On completion of this course, you will be able to manage an agricultural enterprise. You will be able to plan, organize, direct and control the operation and development of an agricultural production enterprise in the fields of animal or crop production.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become farm management and technology specialists who are capable of managing and operating a modern agricultural enterprise. These individuals are responsible for planning, organizing, overseeing and monitoring operations and development activities for a farming enterprise specialized in livestock or crop production. Fulfilling the duties of this profession requires knowledge and skills pertaining to management, entrepreneurship and the technologies used in agricultural production.
Specialization A, Livestock covers the following types of production: dairy, cattle, hog, sheep and goat, chicken (eggs and poultry), etc.
Specialization B, Crops covers both horticultural production (fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants) which takes place either in the field or in a controlled environment and the production of grain crops (cereals, corn, feed, oilseed plants, etc.).
Certain schools have developed specializations in certain areas (sustainable agriculture, greenhouse cultivation, organic farming of fruits and vegetables, etc.). Contact your college of choice for more information.
Harmonization of college programs has resulted in a continuity between the Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP or diploma of vocational studies) in dairy production, cattle production or hog production and the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC or diploma of college studies) in Farm Management and Technology. This has significantly reduced the duration of study for those who hold a DEP.
This program trains individuals to become farm management and technology specialists who are capable of managing and operating a modern agricultural enterprise. These individuals are responsible for planning, organizing, overseeing and monitoring operations and development activities for a farming enterprise specialized in livestock or crop production. Fulfilling the duties of this profession requires knowledge and skills pertaining to management, entrepreneurship and the technologies used in agricultural production.
Specialization A, Livestock covers the following types of production: dairy, cattle, hog, sheep and goat, chicken (eggs and poultry), etc.
Specialization B, Crops covers both horticultural production (fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants) which takes place either in the field or in a controlled environment and the production of grain crops (cereals, corn, feed, oilseed plants, etc.).
Certain schools have developed specializations in certain areas (sustainable agriculture, greenhouse cultivation, organic farming of fruits and vegetables, etc.). Contact your college of choice for more information.
Harmonization of college programs has resulted in a continuity between the Diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP or diploma of vocational studies) in dairy production, cattle production or hog production and the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC or diploma of college studies) in Farm Management and Technology. This has significantly reduced the duration of study for those who hold a DEP.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 3 institutions
3 years
Technical Program
Establishments offering this program
Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Courses offered in French)
Français
Student apartments available