Sustainable Horticulture Management

Technology is progressing rapidly and will change the skills needed by the workforce across the horticulture and agricultural sector over the next decade.<br/><br/>Adapting to climate change, improving biodiversity and resource use will require new approaches and strategies for management of horticultural sites.<br/>Horticulture is a vast and diverse sector which covers such areas as production horticulture, fruit and vegetable- both protected and outdoors, ornamental and amenity flower and plant production, grass maintenance for amenity, sports and golf courses, landscaping and garden maintenance, public, historic and botanical gardens and garden retail.<br/><br/>This two-year full time foundation degree will enable you to develop skills, knowledge and understanding of the theoretical aspects of the subject areas as well as the current and future proofed skills needed to progress to a career in the diverse horticulture industry.<br/><br/>The course highlights include:<br/>- Study the foundations of plant health and development<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to grow plants in a sustainable way <br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to manage a thriving business<br/><br/><br/>- Analyse technological innovations and evaluate sustainable practices<br/>