Two years full-time study. In year 1, the Agricultural College, Mountbellew, organises accommodation in the locality and meals are provided in the college.
Adequate facilities exist for field and indoor sports as well as social activities.
During year 2, students must arrange their own accommodation. The aim of this course is to provide students with a knowledge and competence in agriculture as well as a good business education to enable them secure employment in the agri-business sector of the economy. In practice, entry levels are significantly above the minimum and points are calculated from the SIX best subjects. Fifty bonus points may be applied to candidates who have certified merit or distinction results in a Farm Certificate Course at an agricultural college. They can then proceed to the Degree in Business Studies.