Postgraduate Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise
Postgraduate > Postgraduate courses in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise
Course Duration
1 year FT, 3 years PT
1 year FT, 3 years PT1 year FT, 3 years PT
Course Location
Loughry Campus
Postgraduate courses in Business for Agri-Food and Rural Enterprise
The Master’s programme at Loughry Campus, Cookstown is offered in conjunction with Queen's University, Belfast (QUB). The full-time course is offered over one calendar year of study. Part-time students complete the course over three years of evening study.
During Semester one (or the first year part-time) students complete three modules which aim to develop the skills required by supervisors/managers to affect positive change in the business sector. The modules introduce the core business concepts of the programme and concentrate on specific skills required by the rural business sector:
- Integrating learning with business needs
- Rural business dynamics
- Skills to affect change within businesses
After successful completion of these modules, students attain a Postgraduate Certificate
In second Semester (or second year part-time) a further three modules are studied which augment skills of planning, implementing and evaluating change at an organisational level.
- Planning and evaluating change management programmes
- Research and development
- Sustainability leadership
After successful completion of all taught six modules, students attain a Postgraduate Diploma.
On successful completion of the taught modules students, with the support of a recognised tutor, undertake research to demonstrate independent, innovative and creative thinking. Primary data is collected, analysed and presented within a three-module weighted 16-18,000 word research thesis. Full-time students normally complete the research element from June-September, while part-time students complete their research during Year 3 of the course.
Course Entry Requirements
• Applicants should normally possess a BSc (Hons) Degree at 2:2 or above.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of Primary Degrees (please check the suitability of your qualification with Queen’s Admissions).
OR
• Students who have successfully completed the Graduate Certificate in Business Communication for Rural Enterprise (obtaining a minimum of 50% in each module) may progress on to the course.
Benefits of study
Postgraduate students develop practical knowledge and transferable skills to enhance and widen students’ ambitions and career choices. Attaining a postgraduate qualification has enabled students to improve their job performance and promotion opportunities.
Graduate profiles can be viewed here.
Webinar recording
If you missed joining our webinar in July you can watch it here.
Course fees
Tuition fees information can be found here.
How to apply
Applications to the course are made through Queen’s University Belfast.
Unfortunately, CAFRE does not have a Student Sponsor Licence to admit international students. Therefore, it is not possible to consider international applicants for entry to this course. Applicants from Ireland and Great Britain are welcome to apply.
Course Prospectus
To view our Course Prospectus follow this link.
Loughry Campus
Loughry Campus aims to develop learners’ skills and competitiveness through education, training, business and technology programmes to meet the needs of the food industry.
Find out more about...
This course is offered in conjunction with:
Reviewed by the Quality Assurance Agency 2024
Shaping the future of Higher Education with:
Christopher McMinn
Graduate
“While studying at Loughry I found the staff very supportive and approachable. Through completing the course I have gained confidence in my own skills, abilities and now have copious amounts of knowledge that I use in my job as a Business Lecturer. I would encourage anyone to further their studies at Loughry – it proved a great choice for me.”
Open Days
Frequently Asked Questions