Harper Adams University Postgraduate Prospectus

INDUSTRY PARTNERS Sharing knowledge and resources is vital for education and industry. We have well-established relationships with more than 700 businesses and professional bodies. Businesses we work with include: Frontier Agriculture, MMUK, Savills, Marks & Spencer, JCB, AMTRA, The National Trust and Syngenta. How we work with industry • Professional accreditation of taught degree courses • Curricula informed by the needs of both students and industry • Guest lectures from relevant businesses and organisations • Study visits and field trips to study current and alternative practices • Access to cutting edge technology and research within industry • Creating valuable contacts and job opportunities • Industry-sponsored student projects • Student scholarships and bursaries • Delivery of highly focused industry training • Short professional courses to enhance employees skills, knowledge and qualifications • Research opportunities Industry postgraduate courses Companies and their employees are able to access our teaching and resources through short courses, bespoke training, accreditation of in-house courses, and work-based learning at various levels including postgraduate qualifications. We have established partnerships with a range of diverse companies and professional bodies. For instance, we provide several specialist vocational postgraduate courses to the food industry including Postgraduate Certificates, Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees in Meat Business Management (supported by The Worshipful Company of Butchers), Dairy Business Management, Food Industry Management and Poultry Business Management. We also validate and deliver a PgC Food and Fresh Produce Management in conjunction with the Management Development Services (MDS) training programme. The Animal Production, Welfare and Veterinary Sciences Department also offers a PgC in Small Animal Surgery, PgC in Small Animal Medicine, and Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary). These courses have been developed in partnership with Improve International and The European School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies (ESVPS) to provide high quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses to veterinary surgeons, nurses and practice managers. www.improveinternational.com/uk harper.ac.uk/mds2014 Professional short courses Harper Adams University delivers a wide range of professional short courses tailored to suit the needs of individuals or companies. harper.ac.uk/short shortcourses@harper-adams.ac.uk +44 (0)1952 815 300 Harper Adams University and business – a powerful partnership Marco Peerdeman “I have already learnt a lot from my course. It has broadened my horizons and shown me a different perspective on things.” A Master Butcher with more than 20 years’ experience, Marco Peerdeman is studying MSc Meat Business Management part-time, attending Harper Adams for week-long blocks four times a year. Originally from The Netherlands, Marco now lives and works in Greater London, running his own butchery and meat consultancy business, OrangeButcher Ltd. “Postgraduate study is a good way to meet more people, learn and enhance your career possibilities and develop your personal and professional skills,” he said. Marco has also shared his skills and experience with the course’s newest recruits, presenting a live butchery demonstration at the university. Watch Marco’s live demonstration here: harper.ac.uk/butcherydemo 12 / TEACHING AND LEARNING