What is the BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Horticulture?
This one year add-on course aims to give students with BSc (Level 7) degrees in Horticulture or other relevant ordinary degree (Level 7) the opportunity to obtain an Honours (level 8) degree in their respective discipline. Using the invaluable expertise of both the School of Science and School of Business together with input from Teagasc, the course aims to increase the student’s knowledge while also improving the students business acumen.
How is the BSc (Hons) in Land Management in Horticulture structured?
The BSc (Hons) in Land Management is a one year add-on course that prepares students for a professional career or postgraduate education in Horticulture. The year consists of two semesters each comprising 6 modules.
Research Project:
A research project will be carried out by each student throughout the two semesters of the add-on year. This will enable students to learn the rudiments of carrying out research and how to write up a scientific report. It may also help them to determine whether they would like to obtain a postgraduate qualification (Masters or PhD) after they graduate.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Land Science Research Methods
Land Science Research Project
Statistics for Land Management
Organisational Behaviour Management
Public Relations Management
Environmental Education
Project Management for Land Science
Choose two of the following electives:
Horticultureal Site Management
*Rural Entrepreneurship
Choose one of the following electives:
*Integrated Pest Management
*Professional Development
*Sustainable and Renewable Energy
*MIS and eBusiness
*Biodiversity Management
*Sustainable Water Management Systems
* = elective module
Requirements for BSc in Land Management in Horticulture:
You are eligible to apply for this course if you have completed or are completing a BSc (Level 7) degree in Horticulture, or other relevant ordinary degree (Level 7) from another college provided you meet the minimum requirements to apply.
To Apply for BSc in Land Management in Horticulture:
