都柏林大學(xué)

Why is this course for me?

The Irish dairy industry is in a time of significant change following the abolition of EU milk quotas on March 31, 2015. This change brings significant challenges and opportunities for young, highly skilled graduates from the Dairy Business programme. This degree is designed to equip future leaders of the dairy industry with the scientific, technical and business skills needed to cope with this business and enterprise expansion.

What will I study?

First & Second Year

You start with a range of business, science, mathematics and technology-related modules. You then build on this scientific base by taking a range of modules in relevant applied sciences, as well as business and communications-related modules.

Third & Fourth Year

In June of second year you’ll undertake technical management of a dairy farm at Teagasc, Kildalton Agricultural College. This is followed by Professional Work Experience (PWE) placement in the dairy industry from July to December. For semester two of third year you study at Teagasc Moorepark in areas including:

• Grassland Management and Nutrition
• Dairy Systems
• Applied Breeding and Fertility
• Herd Health
• Dairy Business Project

In fourth year you will consolidate your understanding of earlier modules and pursue a range of business and science modules.

Students spend an average of 40 hours a week including: lectures and tutorials; laboratory and practical workshops; and independent study.

International Study Opportunities

This takes place between July and December (first semester, third year) and offers you the opportunity to visit New Zealand at the busiest time of the dairy farming calendar.

Career & Graduate Study Opportunities

In addition to the highly skilled role of dairy farm management, opportunities exist in a wide variety of areas including:

• Research
• Animal feed industry
• Banking
• Teaching
• Consultancy

Research opportunities to master’s and PhD level are also available.