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Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Horticulture Courses
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN HORTICULTURE
(WORK BASED)
Programme Code: BN907
Programme Title: Bachelor of Science
in Horticulture
Award Type: Major
Award Title: Bachelor of Science
NFQ Level of Award: 7
ECTS Credits in Award: 180
Minimum entry requirements:
Applicants must have a pass in five
subjects (ordinary level) in the Leaving
Certificate, to include Mathematics
and English or Irish, or an equivalent
qualification. Leaving Certificate
Mathematics at Foundation Level at
grade B2 or higher is acceptable for
this programme.
The minimum entry requirements for
graduates of FETAC level 5 or 6 awards
is any full award.
Mature applicants (i.e. those who are
aged 23 years or more on January 1st
in the year of entry) applying for the
first level of programmes are exempt
from this requirement.
Applicants must have at least 3 years
continuous work experience in the
Horticulture industry and must remain
in employment in the industry for the
duration of this 3 year course. Each
applicant must provide a letter of
recommendation and support from
their employer.
Schedule: Monday 6pm – 10pm,
3 week block release per semester,
on-line via Moodle
Fee: €2,400 per year
Duration: 3 years part-time
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
People working in the industry with at
least 3 years work experience.
ENTRY TO COURSE
Prospective students will be required
to have a letter of support from their
employer accompanying their application.
Details of content required, listed on
application form. Students must remain
in employment in the industry for the
duration of this three year course. Block
release generally occurs in the period
October – March. Interviews may be held
and prospective students will be notified.
PREVIOUS QUALIFICATIONS
Students with relevant previous
qualifications and awards should contact
ITB for advice regarding application
for exemptions. When applying for
exemptions, students will be required to
provide evidence that they have previously
achieved the learning outcomes of the
modules from which they are applying for
an exemption.
COURSE SCHEDULE
Year 1
Orientation & Induction
Introduction to Horticulture 1 & 2
Horticulture Science 1& 2
Computer Applications &
Communications 1 & 2
Horticultural Mechanisation 1 & 2
Accountancy
Business and Environmental Law
Note: 1 & 2 means this module runs in
both semester 1 and semester 2.
Year 2
Construction Technology
Plant Identification & Horticultural
Application
Ecology and Environmental Resource
Protection
Marketing Principles
Major Horticulture Elective (choose 1
from list )
– Nursery stock production
– Landscape design
– Food crop production
– Golf course technology
– Landscape & garden management
Minor Elective (choose 1 from list)
– Floristry
– Food crops under protection
– Ornamental crop production
– Mushroom production
– Landscape construction
– Principles of turfgrass management
Year 3
Customer Service
Horticulture Business Management
Project
Arboriculture
Financial Planning and Taxation
Major Elective (choose 1 from list)
– Garden centre operations
– Sportsturf
– Specialty food crops
– Interior landscaping
– Turfgrass science and management
Note: Electives will only be offered at
the discretion of the Institute, subject to
availability of lecturing staff and sufficient
expression of interest from students.
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.