COURSE CURRICULUM

The Horticulture program at Thompson Rivers University offers a balanced curriculum that combines business knowledge with plant science and natural resource management. In the fall semester, students study core subjects such as Financial Accounting, Management Information Systems, and Organizational Behaviour, which provide a foundation in business operations, technology use, and workplace dynamics, along with two elective courses to explore areas of interest. In the winter semester, students continue building their business and administrative skills through Accounting Software Systems and Human Resource Management, while completing three additional electives. The program offers a wide variety of elective options that allow students to tailor their learning based on career goals. These include courses such as Management Accounting and Income Taxation for financial understanding, Commercial Law for legal awareness, and Introduction to Marketing and Professional Selling for business development skills. Students interested in environmental and plant sciences can choose courses like Plants and People, Greenhouse Production, The Science and Management of Natural Resources, Dendrology, and Tropical Field Studies. Other options such as Food Systems at a Local Level and Beyond and Professional Writing enhance sustainability awareness and communication skills. Overall, the curriculum integrates business, science, and practical knowledge to prepare students for diverse careers in horticulture, agriculture, landscaping, and environmental management.