The programme brings together the established expertise in the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science and UCD Institute for Chinese Studies. The core modules offered in the UCD School of Agriculture & Food Science (fundamental food science and food business management modules) combine systematically with modules offered by UCD Institute for Chinese Studies (language, cultural, and target market- oriented courses).

As the agri-food sector becomes more knowledge intensive, education  and skills development are even more critical for career success. This programme incorporates Chinese language and cultural components into the business skills and fundamental science required for managerial and professional careers in the agri-food sectors.

These elements, combined with  an  emphasis on learning to think analytically, result in  a programme that equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for professional decision-making in agri-food business sectors in the global market, with particular reference to China.

Students will complete year three of their studies at Renmin University of China (RUC) in Beijing, where you will take intermediate or advanced Chinese language courses and a range of interesting and relevant modules. There will be a limited number of language scholarship opportunities available on a competitive basis that will cover tuition fees and accommodation for either one or two trimesters in China.

In addition to the benefit of a structured academic programme, students will also experience first-hand the diverse culture of China and the vibrant economic growth that the second largest economy in the world has to offer.

Living and studying in a different cultural environment will provide students with an eye-opening and life changing experience that will also help you make friends and develop networks across the globe.