However the choice of Schedule B and other electives is open for the student's to select and guidance can be given by course advisers. HORT325 Environmental Horticulture HORT329 Fruit Production Science PLSC320 Crop Science SOSC340 Advanced Soil Management BIOS210 Food Product Quality HORT326 Nursery and Floriculture MGMT215 Employt and Personnel Mgt. PLPT325 Biological Control PLSC325 Plant Physiology Careers Horticulture degree students are sought for a wide range of careers in business, research, and servicing horticulture. Students may develop a career directly involved with horticulture eg production managers in horticulture production businesses. Many previous graduates have, after acquiring some initial experience in horticulture, set up their own businesses.
Larger companies do recruit students to become technical and management experts.
Consultancy firms also employ students to act in this role. The science component of the BHort and BHortSci degree enables students to become technical and scientific officers. Students may study further at Masterate and Doctorate level to further develop research credentials. Horticulture practitioners require materials, advice and outlets to sell their own products. Students may find careers in any of the above roles servicing horticulture producers.