| Course Name |
Food & Agri-Business |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
DK SAFBC 7 |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ)
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Special Purpose |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Start Date
See www.dkit.ie/parttime for details |
| Application Date |
How to Apply?
Applicants should complete a Lifelong Learning Application Form (available from www.dkit.ie/parttime) and submit with an up-to-date CV and scans of academic qualifications to:
Lifelong Learning Centre, Dundalk IT, Dublin Road, Dundalk Co. Louth.
Alternatively you can email a scan of the application form, CV and academic qualifications to parttime@dkit.ie. Potential students may be interviewed.
Potential students may be interviewed. |
| Duration |
1 Year
The course takes place over 1 academic year. Learners will be expected to attend DkIT one evening per week. |
| Course Fee |
€1425 |
| Entry Requirements |
Level 6 Major Award in Business, Science, Engineering or
Agriculture.
or
Level 5 qualification (e.g. Leaving Certificate, FETAC/QQI or
equivalent) AND relevant Industry experience
Equivalent 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.
English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
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| Comment |
Awarding Body
Dundalk Institute of Technology (Special Purpose Award) |
| Course Content |
Expand+Course Description
The aim of this course is to up-skill existing science and agriculture graduates with a view to increasing their employability in the Agri-Food sector.
The technical skills of these graduates will be enhanced by the acquisitio...
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The aim of this course is to up-skill existing science and agriculture graduates with a view to increasing their employability in the Agri-Food sector.
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.
Who Should Apply?
Graduates of this course should be in a position to obtain employment in the Agri-Food sector in managerial, supervisory, product development or quality management positions. The course will also provide skills to entrepreneurs who wish to start a small company or develop a food product and bring it to the marketplace.
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| Subjects Taught |
Modules studied include:
»» Food Industry Quality Management
»» Value Added Products for the Food Industry
»» Marketing for the Agri-Business Sector
»» Food Processing and Production Management
»» Packaging of Food Products;
»» Agri Food Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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| Number of Credits |
30 |
| Further Enquiries |
Dr. Geraldine O’Connor
Head of Section (part-time courses)
School of Health & Science
Dundalk Institute of Technology
Dublin Road Dundalk Co. Louth
t 042 9370200 Ext. 2736
e geraldine.oconnor@dkit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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