BScs in Horticulture. Degree Concentrations B.S. in Horticulture with concentrations in: Agribusiness Management Fruit and Vegetable Production Landscape and Nursery Turfgrass Management A.A.S in Agriculture with concentrations in: Agribusiness Management Floriculture and Greenhouse Management Landscape Horticulture Turfgrass Minor in Horticulture You may also be interested in: Agriculture Agriculture Education Pre-Veterinary Medicine Who Would be Interested in Horticulture? Students who: Want to be part of the solution to some of the world's biggest problems Enjoy the outdoors and want to be connected to nature Are interested in a field with a good job outlook Have a broad view of the world yet understand the importance of specific knowledge Prefer to have hands-on experience along with solid academic training Why Horticulture? Wide variety of good job prospects in various fields in Horticulture, as well as opportunities for entrepreneurs Internships available with a wide array of employers Faculty committed to the professional growth and development of our students Small classes, family atmosphere What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to the Program? Students may select any of the Horticulture options upon applying to the university. Where Are Recent Graduates Employed? One graduate is a small business entrepreneur who runs his own local landscape business. Another graduate is Assistant Superintendent at a regional golf club. [-]

BSc - Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Horticulture-BN113

The successful ITB graduate is prepared for a career at the highest professional level and opportunities for employment in this sector are many and varied and include :Design establishment and management of public green space and associated social and recreational facilities, outdoor amenities such as forest parks and sports facilities such as football pitches and cricket pitches, golf course and sports turf design, construction and maintenance, nursery stock and ornamental plant production, production of food crops, Garden & landscape design, construction and maintenence, restoration of historical parks and landscapes, horticulture therapy, garden centre operation and management and education sector. Some graduates may decide to work for themselves in various sectors of the horticulture industry.... [-]

BScs in Horticulture. This course is ideal for students who wish to keep their options open and not specialise in a particular area of horticulture. It is suited to those who have limited experience of the horticultural industry and who wish to follow a broad approach before deciding on their future career. On completion of the course, students will have acquired a good range of practical horticultural and business skills to equip them for a career in a wide choice of fields. Assessment Methods The undergraduate assessment programme is designed to test a wide variety of skills and competencies. Case study projects Essays Laboratory reports Practical projects Presentations Seminars Written examinations The appropriateness and range of assessment strategies on the Horticulture scheme have been recognised and commended by the External Examiners. There are opportunities for formative assessment which provides guidance and feedback before the final submission. Assessment can be both on individual and on group work, although no more than 25% of any module assessment would be group work. Work is assessed by tutors and at times by peer assessment also, which in itself is a valuable learning opportunity to develop evaluative skills. Assignment briefs set out the exact requirements of each assessment including the timing of that assessment. Time management is an important part of the assessment process. Although the course team has taken an overview and planned the assessment framework to ensure a spread of assignments, it will be necessary to work on more than one assignment at... [-]