Agribusiness is one of Ireland's most important indigenous industries and continues to evolve to be more sustainable in the production of clean, safe food for a growing population. This honours degree course will equip students with both the practical and academic skills that are essential for agribusinesses to succeed. The modules studied will deliver a broad range of skills in the business, science and technical aspects of modern day agriculture, with an emphasis on the sustainability of the agricultural industry.
Course Structure
The Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness is run over four years, during which time students will learn in the classroom, the laboratory and in the field. Modules for Young Trained Farmer' status are delivered in the first two years while professional work placement takes place in Year 3.
Is this course for you?
If you are interested in the science that drives food production from farm to fork', then the BSc in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness will help you cultivate these interests so that you can reap the rewards of the agri-food industry.
Special Features:
Young Trained Farmer Status with exit award after Year 2.
In year two there is an option to choose an Organic Agricultural Stream.
Unique blend of classroom, laboratory and field-based learning.
Professional Work Placement during Semester 6 of Year 3.
Exit Award: Higher Certificate in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2 and Exit award - Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness (NFQ Level 7).
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Academic and Personal Skills Development (M)
Agribusiness Management (M)
Applied Physics and Chemistry (M)
Animal and Plant Biology (M)
Basic Mathematics (M)
Farm Mechanisation and Regulations (M)
Farm Health and Safety (M)
Introduction to ITC for Agriculture (M)
Principles of Crop Production (M)
Ruminant Animal Production (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Agricultural Microbiology (M)
Agricultural Marketing I (M)
Applied ICT in Agriculture (M)
Agricultural Micro Economics (M)
Concepts in Soil Science (M)
Animal Nutrition_Semesterisation (M)
Farm Financial Accounting (M)
Concepts in Sustainable Agriculture (M)
Genetics and Breeding (M)
Sustainable Cropping Systems (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 3
Semester 5
Semester 6
Agricultural Macro Economics (M)
Preparation and Practice for Work Placement (M)
Agricultural Marketing II (M)
Alternative Food Systems (M)
Applied Soil Science (M)
Farm Buildings and Regulations (M)
Research Skills (M)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
Year 4
Semester 7
Semester 8
Agribusiness Strategic Analysis (M)
Advanced Agronomy (M)
Crop Protection Science (M)
Agribusiness Strategic Advantage (M)
Farm Animal Health and Welfare (M)
Dissertation (M)
Farm Business and Agri Food Law (M)
Environmentally Sustainable Food Systems (M)
Rural Entrepreneurship (M)
Animal product quality (E)
Arable Fodder Crops (E)
M is a mandatory subject - E is an elective subject
What are the minimum entry requirements?
2H5 and 4O6/H7?
English or Irish O6/O7
Mathematics O6/O7
What will I be able to do when I finish the course?
The course equips students with both practical and academic skills that can be applied in the agricultural industry, from managing a farm to managing customers and clients in the agribusiness.
