Overview
Graduates of the Associate Degree in Horticulture have skills and knowledge in the science and management components of the horticulture supply chain. Graduates will use their skills and knowledge to address a range of contemporary problems facing the horticulture industries. Graduates understand the principles and practices of production and landscape horticultural science and will be able to effectively communicate the context, scientific concepts and methods associated with horticultural systems, using different communication methods.
Admission and Credit
Admission
Entry Requirement
Structure
Course information
Essential set 128 Credit Points
Enrolment Pattern
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
have a broad knowledge and understanding of the context, scientific concepts and methods associated with managing horticultural systems
2.
be able to combine biological, environmental, social, ethical and management knowledge in the sustainable development, management, and improvement of horticultural systems
3.
have the ability to collect, analyse, interpret and display data to inform decisions about managing horticultural systems
4.
demonstrate professionalism through the personal, social, cultural, ethical, and environmental responsibility required to be a change agent in the horticultural industry
5.
be able to effectively communicate the context, scientific concepts and methods associated with horticulture, using different communication methods
Related courses
Articulated Set
Exit Award
Alternative exit options
The Bachelor, Associate Degree [Exit point only] and the Diploma [Exit point only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.