Program details
This program is for international students. Information for Canadian citizens and permanent residents who wish to study Management of Agribusiness Operations is coming soon.
Credential: Earn a University of Manitoba Certificate in Management of Agribusiness Operations.
Fees: $19,750 program fees plus application, student fees and textbooks.
All fees are listed in Canadian dollars. Pricing subject to change without notice.
Expected duration: 12 months, full-time, including UM certificate with experiential learning.
Admission requirements: Requirements for this program are the same as U1/First Year Requirements at UM. If primary language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required.
Learners with 1 (one) or more years of post-secondary education outside of the University of Manitoba must provide an official transcript.
Health insurance requirement: If you are an international student with Extended Education at the University of Manitoba, enrollment in the Manitoba International Student Insurance Plan (MISHP) is mandatory. While you are registered in an intensive program package, MISHP is mandatory.
Program courses
As a Management of Agribusiness Operations student, enrollment in your courses will be done for you upon acceptance into the program.
Required courses
| Course number | Course name |
|---|---|
| EEAS 0156 | Introduction to the Agri-Food Industry in Canada Food and beverage manufacturing in Canada is the largest sector by both GDP and jobs and continues to rise. This introductory course to the agri-food industry in Canada is designed to provide both historical and contemporary context to the sector, while providing foundational knowledge that sets students up for success in the field. |
| EEAS 0158 | Introduction to Agriculture in the Canadian Prairies This course introduces students to agriculture in the Canadian prairies, with particular focus on the Manitoba context. The course aims to provide broad understanding of the agricultural landscape from farm to table. |
| EEAS 0160 | Introduction to Digital Agriculture Digital agriculture continues to grow with the exceptional rate of technological change. This course aims to provide students with a broad overview of how the industry is changing due to digital advancement, and to provide fundamental knowledge of data analysis and visualization using Microsoft Excel. Further, students will be introduced to GIS systems and digital agronomy. |
| EEAS 0164 | Agribusiness Career Opportunities: Industry Placement This course is the gateway to the professional world of agribusiness. It offers students a unique opportunity to connect their academic studies to the agribusiness industry, providing meaningful insights into career possibilities. Through immersive experiences, students will examine industry practices and gain first-hand perspectives into the skills and competencies needed in the field. Guided reflections will encourage students to critically analyze their learning and professional growth and consider how their academic and personal strengths align with potential careers in the field. Students in this course will engage directly with the agribusiness industry through a placement, providing focused exposure to a specific organization and its operations. |
| EEAS 0166 | Agribusiness Career Opportunities: Exploring the Industry This course is the gateway to the professional world of agribusiness. It offers students a unique opportunity to connect their academic studies to the agribusiness industry, providing meaningful insights into career possibilities. Through immersive experiences, students will examine industry practices and gain first-hand perspectives into the skills and competencies needed in the field. Guided reflections will encourage students to critically analyze their learning and professional growth and consider how their academic and personal strengths align with potential careers in the field. Students in this course will engage directly with the agribusiness industry through a variety of experiential learning opportunities, offering a broad exposure to the sector and its career opportunities. |
| FINC 0102 | Budgeting & Financial Essentials for Business This course provides individuals that are new to budgeting, including new managers or business owners, an introduction to the accounting cycle and financial principles, financial planning, and resource allocation. The course also offers learners tools to effectively manage their budgets and helps to build their intuition around forecasting methods that support organizational goals. Furthermore, the course aims to expand students' ability to communicate expectations and improve their financial decision-making, supporting them to becoming more effective leaders. |
| HRM 0124 | Workplace Health & Safety For organizations today, the health and safety of employees is key to a positive and productive workforce. This course will explore the roles and responsibilities of the human resources professional in the area of workplace health and safety. Students will discuss best practices for fostering a collaborative workplace where employees and management work together to ensure safety concerns are identified and addressed in a proactive manner. Topics include current legislation within Canada and associated policies, worker compensation systems, common health and safety challenges, risk assessment tools, and wellness programs. |
| MGMT 0100 | Canadian Business: An Introduction This course will introduce you to contemporary business management in the Canadian context. You will examine the management functions of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling and the business functions of personnel, marketing, production, and finance. You will learn basic business management concepts through class interaction. Upon completion, you will be aware of the fundamentals of today's managerial world and will be able to discuss current issues challenging Canadian business. |
| MGMT 0158 | Indigenous Business Perspectives & Practices This course explores Indigenous perspectives on business and economic development and the challenges and opportunities of doing business in Indigenous contexts. The focus is on why and how Indigenous business is critical to the future of business in Canada, to the success of Indigenous peoples aspiring to self-determination, and to the future economic success of Canada on the world stage. Learners examine the present context of doing business with Indigenous peoples and how it continues to be impacted by Canadian history, policies, and laws, intended to prevent Indigenous peoples’ participation in the market economy. Indigenous approaches to business, leadership, and entrepreneurship today are compared and contrasted to better understand the diverse perspectives and approaches between First Nations, Metis and Inuit, and the way in which they differ from Western approaches. Along with an understanding of First Nations treaties, Metis land scrips, agreements, settlements and jurisdictional issues, and useful information on applied ethics and good business practice in the age of truth and reconciliation and Indigenous rights, this course equips learners with the tools they need to function responsibly and effectively in Indigenous business environments. |
| Hours: 252 | |
Elective courses
Choose two.
| Course number | Course name |
|---|---|
| BUAN 0100 | Business Analysis Fundamentals This course examines the professional roles and responsibilities of business analysts, provides an overview of the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge (BABOK), and introduces Business Analysis (BA) concepts, methodologies, techniques, and tools. The course demonstrates end-to-end how the various tasks and deliverables produced by BAs contribute to the delivery of successful business changes. |
| EEAS 0120 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning AI is moving forward in several distinct areas, such as computer vision, natural language processing, robotics, and automated speech recognition. Participants will learn the differences among these applications and how advances in these areas can be employed to solve a range of real-world business and organizational problems. In addition, participants will understand and explore ethics, social impact and responsibility of building AI solutions by learning how to keep AI safe from adversaries, detecting and protecting against the unintended consequences of AI, addressing and preventing AI bias, safeguarding against mistakes made by AI, and approaching human-AI interactions with a critical lens. |
| EEAS 0162 | Special Topics in Agribusiness This course is designed to provide students with focused education and training on current concepts and developments in agribusiness. The topics addressed will vary according to factors such as current trends and events, instructor expertise, and student need. |
| FINC 0200 | Introductory Accounting for Business Introductory Accounting for Business is an introductory course designed to provide an understanding of how accounting information is prepared and used. This course covers financial and management accounting topics, including an introduction to the accounting and financial reporting process and an analysis of balance sheets and income statements, a study of cost behaviour and estimation techniques, and the budgeting process. |
| HRM 0100 | Managing the Human Resource Function This course introduces students to the strategic management of human resource functions within various types of organizations. While taking into account recent changes in economic, social, and legal environments, this course examines the essential HR functions of strategy, job analysis, planning, legal requirements, recruitment, selection, performance management, training and development, employee relations, health and safety, union/management relations, and compensation. |
| LDRS 0510 | Learning for Leaders in the 21st Century: Developing Personal Leadership This course will focus on the personal qualities and abilities that are critical for the practice and development of effective leadership. As traditional hierarchical approaches to leadership are being replaced by leadership through influence, credibility is established by consistently enacting and embodying values and purpose in the workplace. This course will assist learners in an intentional shift away from deeply rooted individualistic and non-systemic views of leadership and their corresponding practices to building personal mastery. |
| MGMT 0110 | Organizational Behaviour Organizational behaviour is the study of how people behave within the context of a specific organization. Through analysis of organizational structure and systems, ways of optimizing performance can be identified. In this course, you will examine what motivates people to behave the way they do, including what factors influence your own behaviour. By assessing the root causes of employee behaviour, you can improve productivity, engagement, and commitment. This course will include the application of organizational behaviour to shape employee behaviour through feedback, reward systems, and operant conditioning. |
| MGMT 0130 | Canadian Business Law This course provides an overview of Canadian business law and a basic understanding of general terminology with respect to the nature and origins of law, law of torts and contracts, business regulation, forms of ownership, and recent developments in law relevant to businesses. On successfully completing this course, students will understand the various types of contracts, their use, and special requirements. |
| MGMT 0150 | Project Management This course is designed to equip and empower you to successfully take on projects. It will teach you the key principles needed to plan, organize, and execute projects. You will learn the terminology, tools, and techniques used in project management and understand how to balance the competing project constraints - scope, time, cost, and quality throughout the entire project life cycle. You will learn the key competencies and skills needed to manage the team, build trust, resolve conflicts and drive high performance on your projects. This course is a good starting point for those aspiring to become successful project managers within their organizations or those who want to be able to manage their individual and personal projects using a standardized process that will boost their chances of success. In addition to receiving an overview of key concepts from the Project Management Institute’s A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide), this course is designed to build your confidence and raise your chances of passing the PMP Exam. |
| MGMT 0190 | Quality Assurance Planning This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of quality assurance from a manager’s perspective. Key topics include theories of quality management, quality system standards, and implementation plans for quality systems. Concepts and their application in a number of sectors are discussed, including the service and manufacturing sectors. |
| Hours: 72 | |
Experiential learning
Opportunity for an experiential learning or work-integrated learning course for hands-on practical experience, either through an industry exposure or an industry placement option. Required courses - EEAS 0166 Agribusiness Career Opportunities: Exploring the Industry or EEAS 0164 Agribusiness Career Opportunities: Industry Placement
Additional fees may apply. To be determined.
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Technology requirements
For some sections offered online asynchronous, you will require internet connection and a computer equipped with a microphone and camera. Smart phones/tablets will not be sufficient for examinations.
Post-graduate work permit
For information regarding Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for students beginning programs, please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/work/after-graduation/eligibility/study-requirements.html
How to apply
Upcoming intakes
| Intake | Open date |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | May 5 |
| May 2026 | Closed |
| September 2026 | Closed |
Admission process
1. Admission requirements
- Application form
- Translated copy of your academic transcript. Photocopies are accepted for applications however originals are required upon arrival. Transcripts become the property of University of Manitoba and will not be returned.
- Proof of English language proficiency if not from an English exempt country. (i.e. IELTS, TOEFL pBT, TOFEL iBT, CLB, TOEIL). See English language proficiency requirements.
- Non-refundable $300 Application Fee OR $475 Conditional Acceptance Application Fee
- Students working with an authorized recruitment agent must also include a completed Extended Education Consent to release student information form.
For assistance with this form, please contact:
Amanda Chan
Email: amanda.chan@umanitoba.ca
Phone: +1-204-474-9060
Once your application package and application fee have been received:
- Within 5-10 business days, your application will be reviewed. If any documents are missing, you will receive an email from extended@umanitoba.ca. Until all documents are received, your application will remain incomplete.
- Statement of Intent
A link to submit a written Statement of Intent will be sent to you following receipt of your application and application fee. Your Statement of Intent must be submitted within the timeframe provided in the email. The Statement of Intent must be between 500 and 750 words and address the following questions:- What is your motivation for applying for this program?
- How do your skills, experiences, and aspirations align with the program objectives?
- What is your understanding of the demands of studying full-time?
2. Interview
When you have completed all the admission requirements, you will be required to take part in an online interview. The Admissions Officer will contact you about the online interview process.
3. Admission
Once your application is complete, the Admissions Officer will review your application for admissibility.
- If you are issued an Offer of Admission, you will be required to pay the seat deposit by the deadline indicated.
- Once your deposit is received, you will be issued a Letter of Admission (LOA) and a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), if applicable.
Tuition payments and reserving your seat
To reserve your seat, you must make a non-refundable tuition deposit by the deadline indicated in your admission offer. Upon receipt of your payment, we will issue a Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter, if applicable. If your tuition deposit is not received, your admission offer will expire.
Tuition balance and health insurance fees are due two months prior to the program start date.
Deferrals of admission are only considered on a case-by-case basis for compelling circumstances and must be approved by Extended Education. If approved, the deferral will be granted for the following term. For the full deferral policy and process, please visit the Policies and procedures page.
Refund policy
The withdrawal deadline is two weeks prior to the program start date. You must notify extended@umanitoba.ca or the Admissions Officer of your decision to withdraw no less than two weeks prior to the start of the program to be eligible for a refund of your tuition and health insurance fees (minus the non-refundable tuition deposit and the application fee). Tuition fees will not be refunded if notification of withdrawal is received less than two weeks before the start of the program.
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