Certificate in Food and Agri-Business
Course Summary
This 1 year part-time course has been designed to up-skill existing science and agriculture graduates with a view to increasing their employability in the Agri-Food sector.
Important notice about this course
COURSE NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS
Closing date for applications: 19th January OR until places are full.
The technical skills of these graduates will be enhanced by the acquisition of knowledge in areas such as business, marketing, entrepreneurship, quality management and lean manufacturing. This will enable them to contribute to the cost-effective development and marketing of products in this sector.
There is also a 60 credit Diploma option available for this course (Springboard+ supported) which is delivered via 3 semesters. Find out more about the Diploma in Food & Agribusiness.
This is a predominately online course. Students are however required to attend for face to face classes (09.00hrs to 16.30hrs) 2 days per semester, (total of 4 days per academic calendar). The remainder of the programme will be delivered via live online lectures one evening a week.
Final exams may be scheduled in the DkIT campus during the day time.
Due to the blended learning delivery within this course students should have access to a PC / Mac, a headset with a mic, and a broadband internet connection from home, so as to be able to fully participate in the course. Basic IT skills essential.
Graduates of this programme should be in a position to obtain employment in the Agri-Food sector in managerial, supervisory, product development or quality management positions. The programme will also provide skills to entrepreneurs who wish to start a small company or develop a food product and bring it to the marketplace.
The course fee is €1,425. The fee is payable as follows:
- Application Fee = €50 (Non-refundable if you are made an offer of a course place).
- Accept Offer Fee = €100 (non-refundable).
- Instalment 1 of €600
- Instalment 2 of €675
- Level 6 major award in business, science, engineering or agriculture. (Applicants who do not have a Level 6 award may still apply and may be considered for an interview.)
- Applicants for whom English is not their first language must have English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- Equivalent industry recognition may be given through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on an individual case-by-case basis to candidates who have not yet achieved this academic standard but who can demonstrate significant relevant professional experience.
Dr Siobhan Jordan (Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Food and Animal Health)
Email: Siobhan.Jordan@dkit.ie
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor (Head of Section (Part time courses), School of Health and Science)
Phone: +353 429370200
Email: geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie
| Course ID | DK_NAFAB_7 |
| Course Type | Flexible & Professional |
| Study Mode | Part-Time |
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 2 Semesters |
| Fees | €1425 |
| Starting Date | Thursday 2nd February 2023 at 17.00hrs |
| School | School of Health & Science |
| Department | Agriculture, Food and Animal Health |
| Credits | 30 |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Delivery Method | Blended |
