GradDip Bioeconomy with Business

Graduate Taught (level 9 nfq, credits 60)

The Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business is a flexible, one-year part-time, blended programme designed to enable upskilling of those in the workplace and those seeking to engage in further study. The bioeconomy is one of the EU’s largest and most important sectors encompassing agriculture, forestry, fisheries, food, bio-energy and bio-based products with an annual turnover of circa €2 trillion, employing around 18 million people, creating €621 billion benefits and 4.2% of the EU’s GDP. The bio-based industries have the potential to generate 1 million innovative jobs across the EU by 2030.

This level 9 programme is positioned at the interface of primary production, sustainable processing, biotechnology, new product development, supply chain dynamics, innovation, business and policy. Co-developed by an interdisciplinary team from MTU, UCD and Teagasc, students will gain a deep and critical understanding of the theories, concepts and frameworks of the bioeconomy from technological, environmental, social and business perspectives. A suite of innovative pedagogies (peer-to-peer learning, place-based learning, action learning, professional and work-based learning, site visits and case studies) will be applied across the curriculum. This approach will equip graduates with the skills and competencies to exchange and apply learnings (bioeconomy in practice) within the workplace, be that public or private sectors, SMEs or large organisations.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum NFQ level 8 degree (minimum level 2nd class honours) in science, agricultural science, business management, engineering or other relevant area. Ideally applicants will possess relevant experience in one of the following areas: manufacturing; research and development; laboratory; quality; supply chain; procurement; engineering policy; funding or sales and marketing in one or more of the following sectors: agricultural; food & beverage; life science; chemical; packaging; construction and policy. MTU's policy in relation to recognition of prior learning (RPL) also applies.

Curricular information is subject to change


Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

The Bioeconomy is recognised as part of the workplace and workforce of the future. This programme will lead the way in the development of bioeconomy professionals to support the future development of the Agri-Food and extended enterprise ecosystem. The dynamic curriculum, innovative pedagogies and learning environments will enable and encourage students to think critically, exploring primary production, processing, biorefinery technologies, product development, innovation management, sustainability, business models, funding and collaboration.

This programme will generate graduates (professionals and entrepreneurs) with the knowledge and leadership skills to identify and action bioeconomy development opportunities, via the implementation of new technologies, processes, supply chains or business models to create new products, services, and revenue streams.

This programme will be delivered in a blended format part-time from January 2023 to December 2023. Online and MTU Kerry South Campus and UCD Campus for scheduled workshops.

Examinations: Please note all students may be required to attend in person on campus to sit end of semester examinations.

 

Graduates, equipped with state of the art in knowledge and transversal skills can be in high demand across the various industries of the economy (agriculture, forestry, marine, food and beverage, feed, nutrition and nutraceuticals, and bioenergy) with roles including new product development, process improvement technologists, research scientists, sustainability managers, procurement, innovation managers, marketing and communication, regional development, policy, and funding. In addition to intrapreneurs and entrepreneurs innovating and commercialising biobased products.

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of the programme students will have gained 60 credits at NFQ level 9 and may have the option to progress to the MSc in Bioeconomy with Business.

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The dynamic curriculum, innovative pedagogies and learning environments will enable and encourage students to think critically, exploring primary production, processing, biorefinery technologies, product development, innovation management, sustainability, business models, funding and collaboration.

Modules

  • Bioeconomy Model for the Transition to a Low Carbon Economy
  • Bioeconomy Feedstocks
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Conventional Valorisation Technologies
  • Biorefinery Processes and Technologies
  • Bio based Value Chains, Products, Processes and Markets
  • Green Technologies Project
  • Policy and Social Aspects of the Bioeconomy
  • Knowledge, Innovation and Industry
  • Work-based Learning-Bioeconomy Improvement Opportunity

Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the Springboard+ initiative funding criteria. For employed applicants the HEA will pay 90% of the programme fee, the remaining 10% - €540 will be payable before registration. For applicants who do not meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria the fee is €5,400.

Apply online at www.springboardcourses.ie

Note: Places will be offered to applicants who submit all application information with uploaded required documentation and meet eligibility criteria, on a first-come-first-response basis.

Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the Springboard+ initiative funding criteria. For employed applicants the HEA will pay 90% of the programme fee, the remaining 10% - €540 will be payable before registration.

Application Deadline: 09/12/2022

Start Date: 16/01/2023

End Date: 15/12/2023

How to contact us?

Contact Person: Mary Stritch

Address: 

Lifelong Learning Office
Munster Technological University - Kerry North Campus
Tralee
Co Kerry
V92 HD4V

Phone066 7191701

Emailparttimekerry@mtu.ie