The Irish dairy industry is in a time of significant change, following the abolition of EU milk quotas on March 31, 2015. This change brings significant challenges and opportunities for young, highly skilled graduates from the Dairy Business programme. This degree is designed to equip future leaders of the dairy industry with the scientific, technical and business skills needed to cope with this business and enterprise expansion.

PWE takes place between July and December (first trimester, third year) and offers students the opportunity to visit New Zealand at the busiest time of the dairy farming calendar.