Sustainable Crop Production

“Kwantlen was easily the best educational experience of my life from pre-school all the way up. The curriculum was rich with information and the teachers are truly an all-star cast of inspirational knowledgeable role models. I have moved back to VA and found that Kwantlen is already opening lots of doors to higher tiers of horticulture positions for me.                                                                                                                                                            ”Eli Kosarin, Diploma graduate 2013

Sustainable Production Horticulture graduates can:

  • Produce vegetables, flowers, and nursery crops
  • Utilize business skills (finance, communications, supervision) in production horticulture
  • Manage production environments and facilities
  • Implement integrated pest management programs

Program Requirements

All applicants must satisfy KPU’s Admission Requirements. For complete details, visit the University Calendar.

Tuition and Program Costs

  • Kwantlen offers many scholarships, awards, bursaries and information on other funding options. Visit our Scholarships and Awards website for more information on a wide range of financial assistance and awards programs available to Kwantlen students.
  • Students returning to school from the workforce may be eligible for Employment and Social Development Canada sponsorship. Contact your local Employment Centre for details on eligibility esdc.gc.ca.

Opportunities for Further Studies

Continue your horticulture education with the Bachelor of Horticulture Science in Plant Health. All your Horticulture diploma course credits will count towards the first two years of the degree.

Diploma graduates have the option to continue their studies towards a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree at KPU. For more information on this opportunity, please call 604-599-3283. Transfer depends on the student's academic record. Some course substitutions may be approved to facilitate transfer to the BBA.

Program Content

A Diploma in Horticulture Technology will be granted to students who have completed the required course work as listed below. Note: Courses may be taken out of the order listed below, but specific course prerequisites apply. See on-line calendar for course prerequisites: https://calendar.kpu.ca/courses-az/hort/

Contact Us

Jamie Lamont, Chair of Horticulture
604-598-6224
jamie.lamont@kpu.ca