International Horticulture & Management

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  During this 2-year programme you will visit several horticultural companies in the Netherlands. The first semester in year 1 is made up of three modules. One on international strategic innovation,one on international corporate social responsibility and quality management systems and one on personal development

  The second semester starts with 7 weeks of studying subjects such as genotyping, genetics, crop protection and plant pathology at ESA Angers in France. After your studies, you will carry out a practical placement of 9 weeks. The semester concludes with exams ESA Angers.

  In the second year, you will focus on either entrepreneurship, extension services or plantbreeding. Both will prepare you for a career in an international business setting. You will be able to put the skills and knowledge gained into practice during an international company placement, during which you will work on an individual research project. The programme will be concluded with the writing and defending of a thesis.

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• Admission requirements
  • Completion of at least two years of university studies in a related subject relevant to the study programme, in such a way that the resulting combined study pathway is plausible in its entirety.
  • A minimum score of 550 in the TOEFL English test or a formally recognized equivalent, such as the IELTS (level 6.0) or IBT (79).
  • The ability to formulate coherently in written English, and to have a vision of international horticulture and management. Essay writing is part of the admission procedure.
  • Strong motivation for success in the sector.
  • Team spirit and a flexible attitude in an international working environment.
• Qualification

  Upon successfully completing the programme, you will receive a bachelor’s degree in Horticulture & Arable Farming. Click here for degree comparability information.

  As a bachelor in Horticulture & Arable Farming, you can further your studies In a master’s degree programme or you can look forward to a career as:

  • An agricultural entrepreneur
  • An advisor in plant production and horticulture
  • An international sales representative
  • An agricultural researcher, innovator or developer
  • A marketer who develops markets and devises marketing strategies for agricultural products
• Scholarships
  • The Holland Scholarship
  • Lifelong Learning Programme: Erasmus