Delivery of a Diploma in Leadership for Agriculture and Food sector & potential development of Masters programme

Tender description

Macra Agricultural Skillnet seek tenders for the development and delivery of a graduate programme for those working in the Agricultural Industry. The Tender is sought and will be awarded for a 3 year period subject to our successful application for funding to Skillnet Ireland for 2023-2025. Lot 1: Delivery of a Diploma in Leadership for Agriculture and Food sector A one-year part-time hybrid learning (face to face and distance learning) programme which should aim to provide graduates the management and leadership needs of a graduate in the Food and Agriculture sector. This should be a level 7 development programme designed to target the Agriculture and Food sector with a focus on SMEs. Lot 2: Development & deliver of Masters programme A two-year part time hybrid learning model, which should aim to provide participants with the management and leadership skills needed to support them in their organisation and everyday working lives. The programme can be both online and face to face were participants complete modules and assignments. Assignments should be aiming to utilise a participants own working environment. Requirements for the masters are as follows: • Major award L9 NFQ, 90 ECTS, 2 years part-time • Stackable qualification – multiple entry and exit points, recognition of prior learning and potential for personalised learning pathways approach • An applied research project (30 ECTS – to include supervisory plan)