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Graduate Diploma in AgriFood, Innovation & Entrepreneurship  (T410)

GradDip (NFQ Level 9) · Academic Year 2024/2025
School
School of Biosystems and Food Engineering
Attendance
Full Time
Level
Graduate Taught
NFQ Level
9
Award
Graduate Diploma
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Programme Director
Professor Nick Holden
Overall Programme Credits:
60
Programme Credits:
Stage 1
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
Stage 1: 60

Curricular information is subject to change.

This 12-month in-person programme, aimed at mid-career professionals, is accredited by UCD at Level 9 on the National Qualifications Framework. Participants who complete the programme will be awarded a Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The entrepreneurial training programme will use design-thinking methodologies and will have a practical focus. Through the programme participants will learn how to conduct needs-led innovation to develop market validated solutions to unmet needs in the areas of agricultural technology and food sustainability sectors.

The programme’s focus will be on the immersive experience and participants will spend 8-10 weeks immersed in agricultural environments including farms and food processing companies throughout the year long programme.

Register: If you are interested in this programme you need to register your interest here.

Funding: A tax free scholarship of €38,000 to participate in the programme is available as well as programme fees of €9,000 is covered for participants.

FAST-IP is a collaboration between UCD and Teagasc.



The UCD School of Biosystems and Food Engineering and NovaUCD have collaborated with Teagasc, the Agriculture and Food Development Authority, to deliver FAST-IP to participants.



Teagasc will be making available various aspects of their organisation, such as their Signpost Farm Network, their dedicated research centres and their agricultural advisors to support participants in identifying agrifood unmet needs.



Teagasc Scientists and Advisors will also play a crucial role in FAST-IP, delivering specialist knowledge and expertise to programme participants and teams to develop robust solutions for the agrifood industry


Stage 1

T410 Graduate Diploma AgriFood Innovation & Entrepreneurship FT is a one-year, 60-credit full-time Graduate Diploma Programme.

Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.

Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.

Module Type Module   Trimester Credits
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BSEN40950 Agrifood business development Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BSEN40960 Agrifood needs-led innovation Autumn  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BSEN40970 Discover: Agrifood Immersion Autumn  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BSEN40920 Agrifood: need to investment Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BSEN40930 Agrifood solutions Spring  5
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BSEN40940 Develop: agrifood innovation Spring  10
Stage 1 Core Modules
 BSEN40910 Deliver agrifood business plan Summer  20

See the UCD Assessment website for further details

Module Weighting Info
 
  Award GPA
Programme Module Weightings Rule Description Description >= <=
GDENA001 Stage 1 - 100.00%
 Standard Honours Award First Class Honours

3.68

4.20
Second Class Honours, Grade 1

3.08

3.67
Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.48

3.07
Pass

2.00

2.47
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