Key information for Higher Diploma in Business in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Code: SE81A | Level: 8 | Duration: 1 Year | Delivery: | Credits: 60

Location for Higher Diploma in Business in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Location: Wexford | Campus: Summerhill Road

Application Information for Higher Diploma in Business in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Next Intake: September 2026 | Application Status: Closed | Fee Information Link: /current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/lll-fees

International Applicants information for Higher Diploma in Business in Fisheries and Aquaculture

Eligibility Notice: This course is unavailable to international applicants. Explore available international courses at https://www.setu.ie/courses/type/international

What modules are taught in Higher Diploma in Business in Fisheries and Aquaculture?

Fisheries and Aquaculture Law and RegulationFisheries and Aquaculture Marketing ManagementFisheries and Aquaculture EconomicsFisheries and Aquaculture Strategic and Innovation ManagementFisheries and Aquaculture Financial Management and PlanningThe students also have a choice of two electives to complete the course; Interdisciplinary Project in AquabusinessWork Placement in AquabusinessNote: All programmes run subject to sufficient numbers.

What further study options exist for graduates of Higher Diploma in Business in Fisheries and Aquaculture?

Study & Career Opportunities Graduates will have the ability through project work to prepare Aqua (aquaculture, fisheries and seafood processing) business plans to extend a product range and develop export markets. A strong focal point for the programme will be the opportunity to work on a relevant project in an aqua sector business.

SE81A Wexford

Higher Diploma in Business

Fisheries and Aquaculture

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Overview

Developed in partnership Bord Iascaigh Mhara ('BIM - Ireland's Seafood Development Agency'), this programme offers opportunities for those interested in the seafood industry. Graduates will gain a broad knowledge of the sustainable management of seafood and aquaculture production and the skills to successfully manage and develop fisheries and aquaculture businesses.

The programme will equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies to sustainably exploit the opportunities unique to this sector including on a regional, national and international basis. Students will be exposed to the challenges and opportunities of building scalable businesses in order to provide sustainable career prospects in the industry. It is imperative for students to know and understand the features of the industry that promote a viable industry, so that expansion and growth is at a level that is sustainable.

This programme offers opportunities for personal development to explore new insights in strategic thinking and to enhance presentation skills for supervisory roles in emerging growth areas for the Aqua sector.

The programme is flexibly structured so students can take the 5 taught modules as stand alone awards for €450 per courses. They are available as 10 credit standalone minor award and these can also be stacked to claim the major award at level 8

Special features of this programme

This course has been designed and developed with industry experts in BIM so it will provide real world practical skills and education to learners who will also have the opportunity to work on live business projects within the aqua business sector and complete site visits and work experience.