The BAgrSc Dairy Business programme aims to provide students with a high level of scientific, technical and business knowledge and skills relevant to those entering the dairy industry. We encourage our students to think critically, be active, motivated, autonomous learners and our ambition is to foster lifelong learning, leadership, and individual and career growth. We aim to provide learning environments that integrate teaching, research, assessment and learning, individually and through group activities so as to develop leadership, critical and reflective practice, effective communication and enquiry skills. The diversity of learning environments (off campus, classroom, work placement) and methods ensure that students have a stimulating learning experience, which should equip them with the skills necessary to provide professional leadership and support for this expanding and dynamic dairy industry. The programme aims to be integral component in ensuring the continued success of the Irish dairy industry. To achieve the aims of the programme, a research-based learning approach is employed, incorporating a diverse range of teaching and assessment methods such as case studies, group work, project work and work placements.
- School
- School of Agriculture and Food Science
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Level
- Undergraduate
- NFQ Level
- 8
- Award
- Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- Mode of Delivery
- On Campus
- Programme Director
- Professor Karina Pierce
- Overall Programme Credits:
- 240
- Programme Credits:
- Stage 1
Core/Option: 55 Electives: 5
Stage 2
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10
Stage 3
Core/Option: 60 Electives: 0
Stage 4
Core/Option: 50 Electives: 10 - Major/Minor Core & Option Credits:
- Stage 1: 55
Stage 2: 50
Stage 3: 60
Stage 4: 50
Curricular information is subject to change.
The Irish dairy industry is in a time of significant change, following the abolition of EU milk quotas on March 31, 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.
1 - Demonstrate strong business and leadership skills, and an in‐depth knowledge of core issues related to dairy production
2 - Analyse systems of production both from the biological/technical and financial perspectives, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and make recommendations for remedial action as appropriate
3 - Understand the dairy industry in Ireland, the context in which it operates and its relationship to dairy industries internationally
4 - Implement knowledge to offer well‐founded advice on sustainable dairy systems, incorporating knowledge of current and future policy constraints
5 - Demonstrate an ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems
6 - Use strong communication skills, both written and oral
7 - Use their knowledge of the scientific method to devise, analyse, interpret and report on scientific investigations
8 - Develop and utilise a wide range of generic skills useful in further career development through specific class exercises and PWE.
2 - Analyse systems of production both from the biological/technical and financial perspectives, identify their strengths and weaknesses, and make recommendations for remedial action as appropriate
3 - Understand the dairy industry in Ireland, the context in which it operates and its relationship to dairy industries internationally
4 - Implement knowledge to offer well‐founded advice on sustainable dairy systems, incorporating knowledge of current and future policy constraints
5 - Demonstrate an ability to think critically and creatively to solve problems
6 - Use strong communication skills, both written and oral
7 - Use their knowledge of the scientific method to devise, analyse, interpret and report on scientific investigations
8 - Develop and utilise a wide range of generic skills useful in further career development through specific class exercises and PWE.
PWE takes place between July and December (first trimester, third year) and offers you the opportunity to visit New Zealand at the busiest time of the dairy farming calendar.
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 available.
Stage 1
In addition to the 55 credits of core and option modules, students must take an elective module amounting to 5 credits.
Stage 2
In addition to the 50 credits of core modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits
Stage 4
In addition to the 50 credits of core modules, students must take elective modules amounting to 10 credits
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.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
AESC10010 | Land Use and the Environment | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
CHEM00020 | Introductory Chemistry | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
MATH10230 | Mathematics for Agriculture I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
PHYC10180 | Physics for Ag. Science | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDEV10030 | Introduction to Agricultural Economics and Business | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
ANSC10010 | Introduction to Animal Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
BIOL10010 | Animal Biology and Evolution | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
BIOL10030 | Cell and Plant Biology | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
BMGT10060 | Introduction to Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
RDEV10040 | Introduction to Food and Agribusiness Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Select one of the following options in the Autumn term: |
FOR10020 | Trees and Forests in Ireland | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Select one of the following options in the Autumn term: |
RDEV10020 | Information Skills | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - A)1 of: Select one of the following options in the Autumn term: |
BMGT10140 | Business Plan | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of an elective worth 5 credits |
BMGT10180 | Business Management Simulation | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of an elective worth 5 credits |
CHEM10010 | Introduction to the Chemistry of Biomolecules | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of an elective worth 5 credits |
CPSC10010 | Introduction to Crop Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of an elective worth 5 credits |
FDSC10030 | Our Food, Our Planet: Introduction to Sustainable Food Systems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 1 Options - B) Min 0 of: The following modules are closely related to your programme and may be taken in place of an elective worth 5 credits |
PHYC10190 | Aspects of Physics for Ag. Sci | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
AESC20060 | Soil Science Basics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ANSC30010 | Animal Reproduction | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
FOR20100 | Applied Biostatistics | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
MKT20020 | Marketing: Firms, Customers & Society | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ACC10060 | Introduction to Accounting | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
AERD20020 | Business Law | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ANSC20020 | Animal Nutrition I | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
ANSC20050 | Principles of Dairy Production | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
BMGT20150 | Sustainable Operations & Supply Chain Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Core Modules |
RDEV20140 | Health, Welfare & Safety in Agriculture | Spring | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge of the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives |
BIOL20050 | Climate Change and Agriculture | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge of the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives |
FDSC20110 | Food Diet and Health II - Making Healthy Food Choices | Autumn and Spring (separate) | 5 |
Stage 2 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge of the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives |
CPSC20030 | Principles of Crop Science | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
ANSC30370 | Professional Work Experience | Autumn | 30 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
ANSC30280 | Herd Health & Milk Quality | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
ANSC30290 | Grassland Management and Applied Dairy Nutrition | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
ANSC30310 | Dairy Systems | Spring | 5 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
ANSC30320 | Dairy Business Project | Spring | 10 |
Stage 3 Core Modules |
ANSC30330 | Applied Dairy Breeding and Fertility | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD30190 | Farm Business Management | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AESC30080 | Agri-Environmental Issues and Policy | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
ANSC30020 | Animal Breeding I | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
ANSC30040 | Animal Nutrition II | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
BMGT30100 | Leadership and Change Management | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD30210 | Food and Agricultural Policy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AERD40040 | Food and Agribusiness Strategy | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
AESC40140 | Agri-Environmental Nutrient Management | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
ANSC30050 | Experimental Design and Data Analysis | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Core Modules |
RDEV30060 | Professional Communications | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge of the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives |
CPSC30050 | Organic Agriculture | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge of the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives |
RDEV30380 | Knowledge Tfr for Farm Innovat | Autumn | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge of the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives |
ANSC30130 | Principles of Animal Health, Behaviour and Welfare | Spring | 5 |
Stage 4 Options - A) Min 0 of: These modules may expand your knowledge of the Agri-Food sector and may be taken in place of electives |
BSEN30020 | Buildings and Environment | Spring | 5 |
See the UCD Assessment website for further details
Module Weighting Info
Module Weighting Info
| Award | GPA | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Programme | Module Weightings | Rule Description | Description | ||
| BHAGR001 | Stage 4 - 50.00% Stage 3 - 50.00% |
Standard Honours Award | First Class Honours | 3.68 |
4.20 |
| Second Class Honours, Grade 1 | 3.08 |
3.67 |
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| Second Class Honours, Grade 2 | 2.48 |
3.07 |
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| Pass | 2.00 |
2.47 |
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