Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business (Hons)

Overview

Agriculture, food production and environmental management are just a few of Irelands key industries, and gaining a degree in this area opens up a host of career options.

The aim of the BB in Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business (Hons) from the Atlantic Technological University is to provide the learner with a business education that emphasises the importance of rural enterprise and agri business by developing an understanding of the theory, concepts and methods as well as the practical implementation of a range of skills and tools in these areas.

Graduates will be well prepared to operate in a variety of managerial and administrative positions in rural and agri-enterprises, or to become self-employed. Graduates can progress to a variety of work in agri-business and agricultural services: for example, in marketing, information processing, administration and management posts; as well as various employment opportunities in rural development.

Job Opportunities

There are many opportunities for graduates of this programme. The targeted roles for graduates of this programme, in addition to many returning to the farming sector or part-time farming, include but is not limited to:

• Education and training services

• Financial institutions

• Sales, marketing and PR agencies

• Entrepreneurship

• Development agencies

• Farm management and cooperative consultancy groups

• Public sector organisations

• Charities

• Farming organisations

• Conservation bodies

• Home and foreign governments