About the course

This comprehensive course offers a sound training in business concepts and practice, as well as a wider understanding of the unique environment within which food businesses operate. The curriculum has been co-devised by UCD Smurfit School and UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science in order to offer a unique opportunity to receive the highest quality business training as well as to gain a deep understanding of the food sector. Insight into the core business concepts that graduates from the course will need to master with a view to a future career in the sector, Advanced knowledge of the factors specific to food affecting the sustainability of food production and the role that innovation can play in the sector, An appreciation of the increasingly complex and global environment in which the food business currently operates and the uncertainties and risks attached to food production Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: EU€21,650

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Blackrock
Autumn (September), 2025	Blackrock

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University College Dublin

A minimum second-class honours degree (or equivalent) in Agricultural Science, Science, Business, Commerce, Business Administration, Economics or related degree, or

　　An honours Graduate Diploma in Business Studies or related subject, or

　　A primary degree with a minimum of three years’ relevant work experience

　　Taught Master's: A minimum overall score of 7.0 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. The non-academic version is not accepted. Taught Master's: A minimum score of 100 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with a score of at least 20 in each section.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University College Dublin. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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