The Certificate In Food And Agri-Business at Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) is a 1 year part-time Certificate in Food and Agri-Business course which has been designed to up-skill existing science and agriculture graduates with a view to increasing their employability in the Agri-Food sector.
The technical skills of these graduates will be enhanced by the acquisition of knowledge in areas such as business, marketing, entrepreneurship, quality management and lean manufacturing.
| Course Times | Learners will be expected to attend DkIT one evening per week. The remainder of the course is delivered online. |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology – Awarding Body |
| Title of Awarding | Certificate in Food and Agri-Business |
| Entry Requirements | Level 6 major award in business, science, engineering or agriculture Applicants who do not have a Level 6 award may still apply and may be considered for interview. International students must have English level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. |
| Career Path | Graduates of this programme should be in a position to obtain employment in the Agri-Food sector in managerial, supervisory, product development or quality management positions. The programme will also provide skills to entrepreneurs who wish to start a small company or develop a food product and bring it to the marketplace. |
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