BAgrSc Hons Food Business with Chinese Studies

at University College Dublin

The course brings together the established expertise in the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science and UCD Institute for Chinese Studies. The core modules offered in the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science (fundamental food science and food business management modules) combine systematically with modules offered by UCD Institute for Chinese Studies (language, cultural, and target market oriented courses).
 

First Year

• Animal Biology & Evolution

• Introductory Chemistry

• Mathematics for Agriculture

• Physics for Agricultural Science

• Agricultural Economics & Business

• Introduction to Biomolecules

• Cell & Plant Biology

• Information Skills

• Optional Modules

• Chinese Language Experience

• Elementary Written Chinese

• Elementary Spoken Chinese
   

Second Year

• Business Management

• Business Law

• Applied Economic Analysis

• Financial Planning and Control

• Soil Science

• Intermediate Spoken Chinese 1 and 2

• Intermediate Written Chinese 1 and 2

• Option Modules
   

Third Year

Students will complete year three of their studies at Renmin University of China (RUC) in Beijing, where you will take intermediate or advanced Chinese language courses and a range of interesting and relevant modules. There will be a limited number of language scholarship opportunities available on a competitive basis that will cover tuition fees and accommodation for either one or two trimesters in China.
 

In addition to the benefit of a structured academic programme, students will also experience first hand the diverse culture of China and the vibrant economic growth that the second largest economy in the world has to offer. Living and studying in a different cultural environment will provide students with an eye-opening and life changing experience that will also help you make friends and develop networks across the globe.
 

Fourth Year

• Food and Agricultural Strategy

• International Food Marketing

• Agricultural Policy

• Enterprise Development

• Advanced Chinese 1 and 2

• Chinese Economy

• Doing Business in China

• Option modules

Leaving Certificate:

• O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics, a laboratory science subject and two other recognised subjects
   

Special Entry Language Recommendations: Chinese speakers at HSK6 or native speaker standard are not eligible for Chinese language.
 

Please Note:

Students interested in progressing to the Food Business with Chinese Studies degree option must undertake three Chinese language modules by the end of year one.
 

IELTS

An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. 
 

In 2022 and 2023 we will accept IELTS indicator. It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
 

TOEFL

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 
 

A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section.

In 2022 and 2023 we will accept TOEFL Home Edition. . It may not be recognised after that depending on the outcome of a review.
 

General Requirements

• Standard XII

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

• Council for the Indian School Certificate (CISCE)

• Intermediate Exam (some state boards)

• Higher/Senior School Certificate/Examination (most state boards)

• Average is calculated on best 5 recognised subjectsCBSE/AISSCE/CUSCE/ISC - English Language 80% OR IELTS/TOEFL or equivalent

The fees for BAgrSc Hons Food Business with Chinese Studies may vary from  - €26,400 to €30,000 anually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for international students.

As the agri-food sector becomes more knowledge intensive, education and skills development are even more critical for career success. This programme incorporates Chinese language and cultural components into the business skills and fundamental science required for managerial and professional careers in the agri-food sectors. These elements, combined with an emphasis on learning to think analytically, result in a programme that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional decision-making in agri-food business sectors in the global market, with particular reference to China.