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92 Part-time Prospectus 2009 | 2010
Horticulture Courses 93
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
IN HORTICULTURE (WORK
BASED) (ADVANCED
ENTRY TO YEAR 3)
Programme Code: BN907
Programme Title: Bachelor of Science
in Horticulture (work based) (advanced
entry to year 3)
Award Type: Major
Award Title: Bachelor of Science
NFQ Level of Award: 7
ECTS Credits in Award: 180 (with
exemptions from 120 credits based on
prior certified learning)
Minimum entry requirements:
Applicants must have completed a
full-time relevant course of at least
2-3 years duration in the area of
Horticulture.
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 the course.
Each applicant must provide a letter
of recommendation and support from
their employer.
Schedule: Monday 6pm – 10pm,
Tuesday 6pm – 10pm,
3 week block release per semester,
on-line via Moodle
Fee: €2,400 per year
Duration: 1 years part-time
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Entry to year 3 of this course is restricted
to applicants who would already have
completed a relevant full-time course of
at least 2-3 years duration in the area of
Horticulture e.g. Diploma in Commercial/
Amenity Horticulture.
COURSE CONTENT and STRUCTURE
The programme is delivered in a blended
mode with a combination of block
release weeks from employment, on-line
learning and evening classes. Students
complete the course over the period from
September to May. Block release generally
occurs in the period October – March.
Course Content
Marketing
Customer Service
Horticultural Business Management
Financial Planning & Taxation
Arboriculture
Project (Research)
Horticulture Elective Subjects
APPLICATION
For further details and an application
form please contact the marketing team
on 01 885 1000 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.