Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture

Faculty of Business and Humanities
Award Class
Awards
BSc (Hons)
Programme Code CR_BHORT_8 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 2
NFQ Level 8 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/04/2021
Department ACCOUNTING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A comprehensive knowledge of the principles of Horticultural science and business theory, concepts and methods pertaining to the development, support and maintenance of an Horticulture related business meeting appropriate industry standards and regulations.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Familiarity with and ability to critique current theory in the field of horticulture and the ability to integrate theory with practical skills using critical thinking and problem solving.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to investigate and analyse complex horticultural problems from various domains, design appropriate solutions and implement the solution to agreed standards including for example environmental impact. Use effective oral and written communication skills necessary to construct, evaluate and present solutions.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to act as a team leader, analyse complex problems and apply creativity in designing and implementing solutions, while exercising appropriate judgement in an Horticultural Business environment.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to coordinate and supervise the development of a horticulture related business and maintenance of its activities meeting industry norms and standards, while considering a range of management option and analysis tools.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work ethically and professionally as an individual or within a team with a capacity for leadership, exercising responsibility and good judgement; plan and manage a project from initiation to handover.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to exploit available resources and undertake appropriate research for self learning, critically approach academic literature and other sources of information to learn from experience and to identify his/her need for further skill or educational development.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to articulate the wider social, political and business contexts within which the horticulture professional operates and the need for high ethical and professional standards in one's work and in particular towards people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must take either both modules in Group Elective 1, which focuses on Plant Opportunities, or two out of three modules from Group Elective 2, which focuses on Herbal Science. Students must also choose one module from Group elective 3.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
AGRI8002 Agribusiness Innovation Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
AGRI8001 Agribusiness Strategic Finance Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
INTR8016 Project - Research Phase Ted Scully 1 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
AGRI8009 Plant Breeding Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
BOTA8003 Plantsmanship Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
BIOL7016 Natural Products Brigid Lucey 3 5
BIOL7021 Principles of Nutrition Brigid Lucey 3 5
Group Elective 3 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MRKT7009 Marketing Research Methods Katie Power 7 5
BIOT8009 Research Management Brigid Lucey 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must choose one elective. A previously completed elective module may not be selected again.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
AGRI8006 Agribusiness Supply Chains Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
AGRI8005 Strategic Agribusiness Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
AGRI8012 Advanced Soil Science Claire OSullivan Rochford 1 5
INTR8015 Project - Implementation Phase Donagh OMahony 1 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
AGRI8010 Floriculture Claire OSullivan Rochford 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
BOTA8001 Principles of Ethnobotany Brigid Lucey 4 5