• Knowledge of the growth, development and improvement of farm animals and crops.
• Knowledge of the agribusiness industry.
• The capacity to formulate economical and sustainable animal and crop production systems.
• The capacity for lifelong learning so students remain informed of evolving technical, economic and regulatory frameworks.
• Communication and IT skills

Between January and August in third year, students undertake a period of PWE in Ireland or abroad. Students can also study abroad in trimester one of third year, at universities including:

• Lincoln University, New Zealand
• Iowa State University, USA
• Texas  A&M University, USA
• Purdue University, USA
• Michigan State University, USA
• Cornell University, USA

Graduates are employed in a wide variety of areas, such as:

• Agribusiness
• Animal and crop industries
• Consultancy
• Semi-state or government agencies
• Financial services
• Print, radio and television media