Course Aims
On completion of the programme the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of crop and animal production systems for the sustainability of the agricultural industry, including the underpinning scientific, economic and business principles and the applicability of recent developments in these areas.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the impact of global, EU and regional policy on the agricultural industry, including statutory, legal and ethical frameworks and public needs and concerns regarding agriculture.
- Demonstrate an ability to understand and assess agri-environment interactions and devise appropriate environmental management strategies.
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of managing agriculture as a business at national, EU and global levels.
- Demonstrate competence in subject specific and key skills, problem solving and a professional approach to the work environment, study and life long learning.
- Devise, manage and evaluate project work.
