Masters in Agricultural Extension and Innovation with Macra Agricultural Skillnet and UCD

Macra Agricultural Skillnet is again partnering with UCD to deliver this part funded and part time two year distance learning programme. The programme is delivered both online and face to face and gives graduates the skills and knowledge to support farmers in business development and innovation. Assignments are based on real life case studies relating to the student’s own work environment, reflecting the norms of practice in consultancy, support, sales and education services within the industry. 

Modules include:

• Agricultural Extension and Innovation
• The Reflective Agricultural Advisor
• Agricultural Education
• Programme and Project Management
• Client Customer Relationships in Agricultural Work
• Group Approaches in Agriculture
• Understanding the Family Farm Business
• Research Methods
• Creative Thinking
• A final thesis

Applicants must be working with farmers, farm families or students in some capacity and have achieved a minimum of 2.2 in their Level 8 degree. Shortlisting will apply and candidates who have been shortlisted will be invited to interview most likely in late July. Macra Skillnet can offer a phased payment plan for programme fees and can also accommodate employers who wish to pay for their staff.  

This course is now open for applications. You can apply here.

Closing date for applications: 28th June 2024

For course enquiries, please contact Dr Tomás Russell, Programme Director at tomas.russell@ucd.ie or Macra Agricultural Skillnet at: skillnet@macra.ie.