Athlone Institute of Technology/Gurteen College
Higher Certificate in Business in Equine
NFQ Level 6
Course Content:
Year 1: (Based in Gurteen)
Equitation 1
Equine Anatomy & Physiology
Equine Management
Computer Applications
Learning and Development for Higher Education
Equine Business Management
Marketing
Principles of Equine Health and Disease
Equine Reproduction
Equine Work Experience
Year 2: (Based in Athlone I.T. with 1 day a week in Gurteen)
Equine Welfare & Industry
Applied Science
Equitation
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Equine Nutrition
Economics
Digital Marketing Applications
Career Opportunities:
Diploma/Degree Courses (Enquiries to Athlone I.T. Admissions Office)
Yard & Stud Farm Management
Riding Centres
Equine-related Tourism & Leisure
Equine Administration
Marketing of Horses and Equine-related Products
Bloodstock Transportation
Equine Insurance
Entry Requirements: Grade D3 at ordinary level in 5 subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).
Applications: Through C.A.O. (course code AL652) or an approved FETAC
Level 5 course (Links Scheme). Enquiries to Athlone I.T. Admissions Office.
Further information:
Athlone Institute of Technology:
Brendan Doyle Tel: 090 64 83020
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.ait.ie
Gurteen College:
Mike Pearson Tel: 067 21282
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Athlone Institute of Technology/Gurteen College
Bachelor of Business in Equine
NFQ Level 7
General:
This ordinary Bachelor Degree is offered jointly by Gurteen College and Athlone Institute of Technology, which confers the Degree.
This additional 1year course is designed for holders of the Higher Certificate in Business in Equine or equivalent qualifications.
Location:
Based in Gurteen College, normally 1 day per week in Athlone I. T.
Students can be accommodated on campus or arrange lodgings locally.
Students may keep their own horses (conditions and additional charges apply).
Course Content:
Equine Exercise Science
Equine Coaching & Management
Advanced Equine Health & Disease
Equestrian Competition (riding and non-riding options)
International Marketing for Equine
Entrepreneurial Skills
Equine Managerial Finance
Applied Entrepreneurship
Career Opportunities:
Honours Degree Courses in Business
Yard and Stud Farm Management
Riding Centres
Equine-related Tourism & Leisure
Equine Administration
Marketing of horses and equine-related products
Bloodstock Transportation
Equine Insurance
Entry Requirements:
Higher Certificate in Business in Equine or equivalent required.
Application forms available from:
Admissions Office: Athlone Institute of Technology, Dublin Road,
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Closing date for applications – contact AIT for details.
Tel.: 090 64 68130 E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Further information:
Athlone Institute of Technology:
Brendan Doyle Tel: 090 64 83020
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Web: www.ait.ie
Gurteen College:
Mike Pearson Tel: 067 21282
E-mail: info@