Dairy Business

Programme Short Name:	BAgrSc (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
Load (FT vs PT):	Full Time
Levels (UG, G, etc):	Undergraduate studies
Course Information:	CAO Code: DN252 CAO Points Range 2015: 445 - 560 Length of Course: 4 Years Places: 20 Leaving Certificate: Passes in six subjects including English, Irish, Mathematics, one laboratory science subject & two other recognised subjects. Two of the six subjects must be minimum HC3. Click below for equivalent entry requirements information for: A-Level/GCSE Other EU Applicants Non-EU Applicants Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Level 6/7 Progression Routes Mature Entry Route
Why is this course for me?	The Irish dairy industry is in a time of significant change following the abolition of EU milk quotas on March 31, 2015. This change brings significant challenges and opportunities for young, highly skilled graduates from the Dairy Business programme. This degree is designed to equip future leaders of the dairy industry with the scientific, technical and business skills needed to cope with this business and enterprise expansion.
What will I study?	First & Second Year You start with a range of business, science, mathematics and technology-related modules. You then build on this scientific base by taking a range of modules in relevant applied sciences, as well as business and communications-related modules. Third & Fourth Year In June of second year you’ll undertake technical management of a dairy farm at Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College. This is followed by Professional Work Experience (PWE) placement in the dairy industry from July to December. For semester two of third year you study at Teagasc Moorepark in areas including: Grassland Management and Nutrition Dairy Systems Applied Breeding and Fertility Herd Health Dairy Business Project In fourth year you will consolidate your understanding of earlier modules and pursue a range of business and science modules. Students spend an average of 40 hours a week including: lectures and tutorials; laboratory and practical workshops; and independent study. Assessment varies but involves a combination of projects, continuous assessment and end-of-semester examinations. Assessment of Professional Work Experience (PWE) involves monthly reports, a final report and an interview upon completion. For detailed information on subject content click here.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities	In addition to the highly skilled role of dairy farm management, opportunities exist in a wide variety of areas including: Research Animal feed industry Banking Teaching Consultancy Research opportunities to master’s and PhD level are also available.
Professional Work Experience & International Study Opportunities	PWE takes place between July and December (first semester, third year) and offers you the opportunity to visit New Zealand at the busiest time of the dairy farming calendar.
Student Profile	“The past four years undertaking the Dairy Business course have exceeded all expectations of mine. In third year, myself and my classmates were fortunate enough to travel to New Zealand to work for 6 months on large scale dairy farms during the calving and breeding season, which was both enjoyable and extremely valuable. The second half of third year was spent in Moorepark Dairy Research Centre where we were lectured by leading Dairy Researchers and met a number of successful Dairy Farmers. I would recommend for anyone whose interest lies within the agricultural and dairy sector to apply for Dairy Business. In this post quota era I believe the opportunities will go from strength to strength for graduates from this course.” Ann Marie Murphy, Student
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Contact Information:	UCD Agriculture & Food Science Programme Office Agriculture & Food Science Centre Belfield, Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 716 7194 Email: agandfoodprogrammes@ucd.ie