AU606 · Level 8 · 4 years

Agri-Business Management

Atlantic Technological University - Galway / Mayo · Connacht

2026 Round 1 points

308

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About this course

This four year Level 8 business degree is about the rural enterprise and agri-business sector. It meets the education needs for Trained Farmer status.

How long
4 years
What you study
Year 1 is shared with the Agriculture and Environmental Management degree, at Mountbellew with a day in Galway City. You study agriculture science, economics, marketing, farm safety, dairy and drystock production, and agricultural economics. Years 3 and 4 are in Galway City.
Placement and abroad
You do a three month agri-business industry placement in Year 2.
Where it can lead
Graduates can work in management and administration in rural and agri-enterprises or become self-employed, in areas like marketing and rural development.
Who it suits
Suits students from or interested in farming who want to run or manage rural businesses.

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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

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026308Published after the final round
2025 300300388
2024 284284372
2023 300300340

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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