Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness SE509

  • NFQ level 7
  • SE509
  • 241
  • 3 Years
  • Overview
  • Further Studies
  • Career Prospects
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What is the Course about?

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 in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness is run over three 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.
  • Unique blend of classroom, laboratory and field-based learning.
  • Professional Work Placement during Term 2 of Year 3.
  • Exit Award: Higher Certificate in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness (NFQ Level 6) after Year 2.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates are eligible to apply for entry to Year 4 of Bachelor of Science (honours) (NFQ level 8) in Sustainable Farm Management and Agribusiness.? 

What exemptions will I receive?

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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.

Potential employment areas include:

  • Private or State Farm Advisory services
  • Agribusiness Graduate Programmes
  • Farm Management.

What are the minimum entry requirements?

  • 5O6/H7
  • English or Irish O6/H7
  • Mathematics O6/H7

For Further Information Contact

Programme Director
Dr Stephen Whelan
BAgrSc (Hons), PhD
E: stephen.whelan@setu.ie