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Farm Management and Technology Program
Location
Location
- Farm Management and Technology Program
- Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
- Macdonald Campus of ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ
- 21,111 Lakeshore Road, Harrison House
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC H9X 3V9
- Telephone: 514-398-7814
- Fax: 514-398-7955
- Email: fmt.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/fmt
About the Farm Management and Technology Program
About the Farm Management and Technology Program
The Farm Management and Technology (FMT) program is a 3-year academic and practical college program, offered on the Macdonald Campus and taught by the staff of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. For further information on the program, please refer to our website.
Diploma of College Studies — Farm Management Technology
This three-year academic and practical program is offered on the Macdonald campus and taught by the staff of the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences of ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ. The program is funded by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec and authorized by the Ministère de l'Éducation, Enseignement supérieur, et...
For more information, see Diploma of College Studies — Farm Management Technology.
Farm Management and Technology Program Faculty
Farm Management and Technology Program Faculty
Director |
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Peter Enright; B.Sc.(Agr.Eng.), M.Sc.(McG.) |
Associate Director |
David Wees; B.Sc.(Agr.), M.Sc.(McG.) |
Faculty Lecturers |
Caroline Begg; B.Sc.(Agr.)(McG.), M.Sc.(Sask.), Ph.D.(McG.) |
Christian Molgat; B.Sc.(Bio.)(Ott.), B.Sc.(Agr.)(Guelph) |
Pascal Thériault; B.Sc.(Agr.), M.Sc.(Kansas) |
Academic Rules and Information – FMT
Entrance Requirements – FMT
Entrance Requirements – Farm Management and Technology
- Students should have a good practical knowledge of farming under eastern Canadian conditions. One year of experience is recommended, but under special conditions a four-month summer season is acceptable.
- The minimum academic entrance requirements are a Quebec Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or its equivalent and the successful completion of the following five courses:
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The minimum entrance requirements for students from Ontario are the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), as well as:
- grade 10 French as a second language
- science: SNC2P (recommended with TCJ20 or TDJ20 or TMJ20) or SNC2D (desired with TCJ20 or TDJ20 or TMJ20)
- mathematics: MFM2P or MPM2D
For other Canadian students, the minimum French requirement is grade 10 second language. Please contact the department for more information.
For international students, a recognized French proficiency test may be required and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required (other English proficiency exams are also accepted by ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ).
- All candidates for admission must make arrangements to come to the Macdonald campus for an interview prior to admission to the program.
- Admission to this program is only in the Fall semester.
- We strongly encourage incoming students to acquire their driver’s permit (both for cars and farm equipment) before coming to Macdonald campus. This is first for safety reasons, given that students may work with farm equipment during the first semester. As well, most farmers require their employees and trainees (stagiaires) to drive and possess the appropriate driver’s license.
Important Dates – FMT
Important Dates – Farm Management and Technology
Registration – FMT
Registration – FMT
Students in the Farm Management and Technology program must register online using Minerva at www.mcgill.ca/minerva for each semester at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ.
Academic Standing – FMT
Academic Standing – Farm Management Technology
Attendance in class is compulsory. Students with attendance of less than 80% may not be permitted to write examinations.
Examinations and other work in courses will be marked according to the percentage system. The minimum passing mark in a course is 60%.
When a student's cumulative percent average (CPA) or semestrial percent average (SPA) first drops below 60%, or they fail four or more courses in a semester, withdrawal is advised. Students who choose to remain in the program are on probation.
Students on probation are normally permitted to register for no more than 10 credits per semester. They are not permitted to be on probation for more than one semester unless they obtain an SPA of 70% or higher.
Students who do not raise their CPA to 60% (or obtain an SPA of 70%) while on probation are not permitted to continue. They are required to withdraw from the program for one year. If, after this period, students wish to be readmitted, they must apply in writing to the Director of the program.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Student Rights and Responsibilities
The regulations and policies governing student rights and responsibilities at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ are published jointly by the Dean of Students’ Office and the Secretariat and can be found at www.mcgill.ca/secretariat/policies-and-regulations.
Institutional Policy on the Evaluation of Student Achievement – FMT
Institutional Policy on the Evaluation of Student Achievement – FMT
The policy has the following objectives:
- to establish and explain the principles followed in evaluating student learning;
- to describe the means of translating these principles into practice and to establish the required procedures;
- to articulate the appropriate responsibilities of students, instructors, departments, and academic administrators;
- to account to students, parents, universities, and employers for the standards of learning at the campus;
- to create an environment of awareness and free discussion of pedagogical concerns within all segments of the campus community;
- to provide information that will allow students to more fully understand and participate in the educational process;
- to provide the framework within which instructors and academic administrators can exercise their professional judgment in a competent, just, and coherent fashion.
Copies are available in the Library and students are informed of it at registration.
Fees and Expenses – FMT
Fees and Expenses – Farm Management and Technology
Fees
Fees
Tuition fees for all full-time students who are eligible for the Farm Management and Technology program are paid by the Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation du Québec. Student Services and Student Societies' fees, as well as course material fees, will be charged according to the schedule in effect for all Macdonald campus students. At the time of publishing, the fees* were $1043.07 for the Fall semester, and $733.48 for the Winter semester for Quebec residents. Additional fees will apply to out-of-province students.
* 2017–2018 fees; subject to change without notice.
Textbooks and Supplies
Textbooks and Supplies
The cost of textbooks and supplies is estimated at $250.00 per semester.
Financial Assistance
Financial Assistance
In-Course Financial Aid (including loans and bursaries) is available to full-time students on the basis of demonstrated financial need; however, it is recommended that all applicants apply for the maximum government student assistance program for which they are eligible. Students may apply for In-Course Financial Aid through the Financial Aid & Awards Menu on Minerva and will then be asked to make an appointment with the Financial Aid Counsellor at the Macdonald Student Service Centre. For more information, consult University Regulations and Resources > Undergraduate > Scholarships and Student Aid or contact the Student Services Centre at 514-398-7992.
Residence Accommodation – FMT
Residence Accommodation – Farm Management and Technology
Laird Hall is a co-educational residence with a capacity of 250 students. It accommodates students in double and single rooms. Each floor includes shared washrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, a television lounge, and a laundry room. For more information, refer to University Regulations and Resources > Undergraduate > Residential Facilities > University Residences – Macdonald Campus; www.mcgill.ca/ students/housing/macdonald or email residences.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca.