Bagrsc Dairy Business in University College Dublin, Ireland

Bagrsc Dairy Business in University College Dublin

The Irish dairy industry is experiencing significant change at the present time with expansion in farm and herd size, accelerated by the abolition of milk quotas in Ireland in 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.

irst & 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.
  
  Assessment varies but involves a combination of projects, continuous assessment and end-of-semester examinations. Assessment of Professional Work Experience (PWE) involves monthly reports, a final report and an interview upon completion.

Career

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.