AU506 · Level 7 · 3 years

Agri-Business Management

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

231

Down 12 points since 2023 (243).

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About this course

This Level 7 business degree focuses on the rural enterprise and agri-business sector. It meets the education requirements for Trained Farmer status, which matters for farm inheritance, grants and tax exemptions.

How long
3 years
What you study
Year 1 is shared with the Agriculture and Environmental Management degree. You study animal and crop science, soil science, farm safety, economics, maths, marketing and computer skills. Later modules include dairy and drystock production, organic agriculture and agricultural economics. You are based at Mountbellew for two years, then Galway City.
Placement and abroad
The course includes an industry placement module in agri-business.
Where it can lead
After two years you can leave with a Higher Certificate in Business in Agriculture.
Who it suits
Suits students who come from or like farming and rural life, and want to learn the business side of it.

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About Agriculture

Focus on food production, farming technology, and sustainable practices

Learn about the science, technology, and business of farming and food production. These degrees cover a wide range of topics including crop and livestock management, soil science, sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural economics. E.g. Agricultural Science, Sustainable Farm Management, Horticulture.

Points history

2023243202420252026231

Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026231Published after the final round
2025 –––
2024 –––
2023 243244356

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • English or Irish: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2
  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6 or Foundation F2

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

See the course on the Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo website ↗

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