Accredited by HETAC: NFQ Level 7

General:

This Ordinary Bachelor Degree is offered jointly by Gurteen College and Athlone Institute of Technology, which confers the Degree.

It is a one-year add-on course designed for holders of the Higher Certificate in Business in Equine Studies or equivalent qualifications.

Location:

The course is based in Gurteen College, with one day per week at Athlone Institute of Technology

Students can be accommodated in Gurteen College or arrange lodgings locally.

Students may keep their own horses at the College (some conditions and charges apply).

Students are not required to bring horses, as the College can supply all horses needed.

Course Content:

International Marketing and Sales Management

Enterprise Development and Management

Managerial Finance

Equine Exercise Science

Equestrian Competiton

Principles of Teaching Equitation

Advanced Equine Health & Disease

Coaching for Equestrian Sports

Equine Yard & Event Management

Progression and Career Opportunities:

Honours Bachelors degrees (Level 8) in business and equine business

Yard and stud farm management

Riding centres

Competition yards

Equine tourism & leisure

Equine administration

Marketing of horses and equine-related products

Bloodstock transportation

Equine insurance

General business

Applications (course code AL 552):

Higher Certificate in Business in Equine Studies or equivalent required.

Application forms should be requested from, and returned by May each year to:

Admissions Office, Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

Ph: 090 6424489 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Late applications may be considered in certain circumstances.

Course costs 2011-12:

Residential Student (including full board and single room) €4300

Residential Student (including full board and shared room- limited availability) €3500

Day Student (including lunch) €1300

Day student (without meals) €400

Student Services Fee (€1500 approx.) may be payable to Athlone Institute of Technology.

Means-tested TLT grants are available to Irish and E.U. students: apply to Your Local VEC (Vocational Education Committee).

Further information:

Gurteen College

067 21282 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Athlone Institute of Technology

Peter Melinn  (090) 6424507   This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it