
Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise PgDip
Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Business for Agri-food and Rural Enterprise programmes have been designed to develop a conceptual understanding of the principles and processes of change affecting individuals, groups or organisations within the agri-food and rural business sectors, through an active and innovative approach to learning and teaching. Students will complete their courses at the College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise (CAFRE), Loughry Campus, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone.
The PgDip presents full-time students with opportunities to experience teaching practice in Semester 1, and to develop business materials in a managerial or supervisory role in Semester 2. An optional self-funded study trip to Europe to observe best practices within business and community programmes may be offered, subject to viable numbers and resources.
Key highlights
- Taught at CAFRE Loughry Campus in Cookstown, Co. Tyrone
- Focuses on change within agri-food and rural business sectors
- Full-time students gain teaching practice experience in Semester 1
- Develop business materials in a managerial or supervisory role
- Optional self-funded European study trip observing business best practice
- Active and innovative approach to learning and teaching
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — 2.2
Scholarships
International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
Year one award of between £2000 and £5000.
Up to £2,000The Burdett Trust MSc Nursing Scholarships
For Home Students: Tuition fees £7,665 Stipend £10,250. For International Students: Tuition fees £24,295 Stipend £17,000
Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Postgraduate Taught
Value: 50% of tuition fees paid for up to a maximum of two years.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Agri-food business manager
- Rural development officer
- Agricultural business adviser
- Agri-food supply chain manager
- Rural enterprise consultant
- Further education lecturer in agriculture
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Queen's University Belfast, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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