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Six academic terms are spent on the Macdonald Campus studying a sequence of courses in soil, plant science, animal science, engineering, economics and management. The first summer of the program includes a 13-week internship on an agricultural enterprise other than the home farm, or an agricultural business where the student learns the many skills and encounters the many problems related to modern commercial agriculture. Students prepare for their Enterprise internship during both academic semesters of Year 1 through two Farm Practice courses.

During the second summer, students are registered in Entrepreneurship 1, which involves agricultural enterprises. The students will be responsible for data collection to be used in their Farm Project and the Nutrient Management Plan 2 when they return to campus for the Fall semester. The internships and practicums will enable the students to relate their academic work to the reality of farming and the agri-food sector.

Finally, courses in English, ¹ó°ù²¹²Ôç²¹¾±²õ, Humanities, Physical Education and two complementary courses taken during the program will entitle the student to receive a Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) from the Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québec. Students will also receive a certification from Macdonald Campus stating that they have successfully completed the requirements of the Farm Management and Technology Program.

We offer four production courses in the area of Animal Science and four production courses in the area of Plant Science. Students must take a minimum of two courses in each category for a total of four courses. Students could elect to take more than four courses if they wish, after a discussion with their academic adviser. They must take a minimum of two courses per semester.

Students must take the following complementary courses to meet the program requirements:

* After consultation with their academic adviser, students can substitute complementary courses taken at another collegial institution. This includes science courses which are required for further studies in a degree program. The cost associated with courses taken elsewhere must be assumed by the students.

The objective of this examination is to ensure that students have attained the objectives and standards for each competency in the program. Successful completion of the Comprehensive Assessment is mandatory to obtain the D.E.C.

The passing grade is 60%. The mark indicating that the student has successfully completed the Comprehensive Assessment will appear on the student's transcript.

All students who wish to graduate and obtain the D.E.C. must pass the English Exit Examination that is offered by the M.E.L.S. Students must take this examination on the date selected by the M.E.L.S.