Rural Land and Business Management BSc (Hons)

Plumpton College

This is an accelerated intensive course delivered over two years where you will gain a full BSc (Hons) degree in Rural Land and Business Management. The programme is designed to fill a particular need in training rural property and business advisors who wish to qualify as Chartered Surveyors and Fellows of the Association of Agricultural Valuers. Please note this course is subject to validation.This undergraduate course will run over two calendar years as an accelerated degree, getting you into employment faster and reducing the time to qualify. It will follow a block teaching module where students will attend campus one week in every four. The programme will draw on established practice in teaching professional skills, combining technical sessions focused on developing a sound theoretical grounding with practical exercises to enable learners to apply those skills effectively on behalf of clients. The content will reflect the demands and experiences of combining study with employment. The programme aims to provide learners with: - A thorough knowledge and practical understanding of resource use and the industries key to the rural economy.- Strong technical skills in key disciplines, including valuation, law, finance, business appraisal and building construction.- Effective consultancy skills enabling them to identify and appraise issues on behalf of clients and deliver solutions to property and business challenges- The skills to work towards personal, academic and career targets including achieving full membership of both the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and CAAV (Central Association of Agricultural Valuers).