Course overview
This four-day course is designed to offer participants an in-depth insight into resource use and the industries key to the rural economy. Interactive learning sessions will encourage in class discussion and debate in a series of workshop style forums.
Experiential and problem-based exercises will develop the ability of participants to learn about key concepts as they formulate action plans based upon the principles of the rural agricultural economy, farming systems and markets, environmental land resource management and business case study and investment options.
Completion of the course provides a good grounding for participants progressing the full BSc (Hons) 'Fast Track' degrees of either 'Rural Land and Business Management' or 'Sustainable Agriculture.
The course is designed as a four-day programme with progression from the first day (Day 1) to the second block (Day 2).
Course Delivery
Block 1: 5th and 6th March
Day 1: 9:00 - 16:00 with evening lectures
Day 2: 9:00 - 16:00
Block 2: 8th and 9th April
Day 1: 9:00 - 16:00 with evening lectures
Day 2: 9:00 - 16:00
Course Cost
Course fees for the full four-day programme (including lunch and an evening meal): £595
Attendees may also book either block (Day 1 or Day 2) at a cost of £310 including lunch and evening meal
Accommodation may be available on campus if required
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