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Course Description

Evaluate your strengths and skills, define your goals, and develop a realistic plan to enhance your business, work performance, and career opportunities.

Through the introduction of key business management principles, you will develop professionalism and learn how to pursue your entrepreneurial or employment goals in the landscape design and horticulture fields. A thorough overview of business planning and management will teach you how to use financial forecasting and market research to make strategic decisions.

Emphasis will be placed on communication development, teamwork, and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in the sector.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Apply key business management principles to a horticultural business venture
  • Explain the fundamental business procedures used for marketing, finance, and human resources in the horticulture industry
  • Prepare a financial plan for a small business in the horticulture industry
  • Use professional business communication to respond to client needs
  • Discuss business strategies used by successful entrepreneurs in small horticultural business ventures
  • Create a business plan reflective of your horticultural business aspirations
  • Identify opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development in the horticulture industry

Course Topics

  • You as an Entrepreneur
  • Representing You Inc.
  • Goal Setting
  • Business Models
  • Good and Services
  • Customers and Consumers
  • Financial Management
  • You as an Employer
  • Marketing
  • Business Communication
  • Business Plans
  • Planning for the Future

Additional Requirements

  • This course is intended for adult learners who are at least 18 years of age.
  • There are no prerequisites for this course.
  • You can expect to spend 8 to 12 hours per week to complete the course content, readings, activities, discussions and assignments.

Business Management in Horticulture is a required course in the Landscape Design and Horticulture Diplomas.

Do not enrol in this course if you have successfully completed Business Management Principles (310-0014).

Assessment

Assessment Item Weight
Quizzes 18%
Discussions 24%
Assignments 58%
Total 100%

Please note that the course assessment is subject to change.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Business Principles in Horticulture
Type
Online
Dates
January 13, 2025 to April 06, 2025
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Potential Discount(s)
Instructors
Section Notes

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If you are new to online learning we encourage you to visit our Online Learning at UofG resource page.

There are no textbooks or additional materials required in this course.

If you require assistance, please contact our main office.

Section Title
Business Principles in Horticulture
Type
Online
Dates
May 12, 2025 to August 03, 2025
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Potential Discount(s)
Section Notes

Please view the Withdrawal and Refund Policy - Continuing Education Courses - Online and Face-to-Face Courses Six Weeks or More in Length.

If you are new to online learning we encourage you to visit our Online Learning at UofG resource page.

There are no textbooks or additional materials required in this course.

If you require assistance, please contact our main office.

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