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Universities Ireland Cork Institute Technology Courses BSc (Honours) Horticulture

BSc (Honours) Horticulture
at Cork Institute Technology

Cork, Ireland

Tuition Fee € 12,000
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

Course Summary

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture degree offers student the opportunity to continue their studies preparing them for more advanced entry to business with a higher skill portfolio. Particular focus is being paid to Agri food in terms of fruit, vegetables and flowers for which the Munster region has an identified competitive advantage, while building on the programme currently undertaken by students at CIT and equally offering progression opportunities for graduates from comparable level 7 Horticulture degree programmes.

Course Content

Semester Schedules

Stage 1 / Semester 1

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
INTR8016	Project - Research Phase
AGRI8002	Agribusiness Innovation
AGRI8001	Agribusiness Strategic Finance

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 1
BOTA8003	Plantsmanship
AGRI8009	Plant Breeding

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 2
BIOL7021	Principles of Nutrition
BIOL7016	Natural Products
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Module Code	Module Title
Group Elective 3
BIOT8009	Research Management
MRKT7009	Marketing Research Methods

Stage 1 / Semester 2

Module Code	Module Title
Mandatory
AGRI8012	Advanced Soil Science
AGRI8005	Strategic Agribusiness
AGRI8006	Agribusiness Supply Chains
INTR8015	Project - Implementation Phase

Module Code	Module Title
Elective
AGRI8010	Floriculture
BOTA8001	Principles of Ethnobotany
FREE6001	Free Choice Module

Entry Requirement
Admission Requirements:

Level 7 qualification in Horticulture with minimum 50% average.

Applications for this course are processed by the Central Applications Office (CAO) - Advanced Entry

Please ensure that you include all relevant information that might help us assess your application:

Transcripts from previous Higher Education
- A CV with information about relevant previous experience with references
- A statement of interest.
Fees & Scholarships
The fees for BSc (Honours) Horticulture may vary from €10,000 to €25,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.
Career Prospect
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture aims to provide graduates with a strong focus on Science and Business as related to Horticulture and agribusiness. Graduates may find themselves working in the established Horticulture or agribusiness area or pursuing relevant postgraduate programmes.

Particular focus is being paid to Agri food in terms of fruit, vegetables and flowers for which the Munster region has an identified competitive advantage.

Cost Of Studying At Cork Institute Technology

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BSc (Honours) Horticulture at Cork Institute Technology