Bachelor of Animal Husbandry - Animals, Society and Business (BSc)

As an animal lover, do you have an eye for developments in society? As a researcher, consultant, entrepreneur, or manager, do you wish to make a difference in the (inter)national agro-food sector? Then this current, challenging program is sure to suit you.

You will learn everything about animals and how to run a healthy, sustainable business. You will for instance follow courses on animal health, reproduction, and nutrition, as well as marketing and entrepreneurship. You will already start developing innovative business models during your studies that serve the interests of animals, farmers, and society. You will also consider ethics questions surrounding animal welfare. Think about the separation of calf and cow, the docking of pigs’ tails, and using sensors and technology.

And the major societal challenges for the agro-food sector are also discussed. Will there be enough food on earth for 11 billion people come 2050? Is our soil fertile enough? What about biodiversity and this sector’s impact on the environment?

You will learn to look at these issues from a broad perspective and to work together with other parties to find sustainable solutions. You can contribute to a healthy and responsible sector in this manner. Ambitious, innovative professionals like yourself are in demand and highly valued around the world!

In the Animals, Society, and Business program, you learn not only everything there is to know about the animals themselves but also about the world around them. If you love keeping animals and are interested in the entire operational management surrounding the sector, this program is for you. You won't be disappointed by this challenging combination! During your studies, you will immerse yourself in subjects such as entrepreneurship, marketing, financial management, information and advice, innovation, research, management, animal behavior, animal welfare, and developments in society.

Your professional orientation
You will deal with different themes in set blocks, the exact content of which depends on your interests. Over the course of your studies, you can specialize fully in the track of your choice: you choose your own internships as well as a graduation placement. With a minor of your choice, you can further deepen or broaden your knowledge.

Term 1

• Sector orientation
• Animal Nutrition & Reproduction
• Internship
• Further depth in Internship
• Animal / Business / Industry / Society
• Minor

Term 2

• Marketing
• Animal Health
• Research & Health
• Nutrition & Breeding

Term 3

• Animals in Society
• Animals in Business
• Innovation
• Farm Risk Analysis

Term 4

• Land & Forage Management
• Practical project
• Entrepreneurship
• Product & Quality

• Degree: Bachelor
• When you successfully graduate from Animal Husbandry - Animals, Society and Business you will have obtained a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc.)

High demand for graduate professionals

As a student, you are already building up a network within the livestock farming sector. During your studies, you will work on projects where you meet many professionals who, like you, have a passion for the field. Trade fairs are organized so that you can visit, you can do an internship, and a graduation project in the business world. Because these contacts can help you find the job of your dreams, you will have plenty of opportunities to build your own network during your studies.

Professions

Your career opportunities are versatile and varied. Possible jobs for you as a graduate:

• Animal welfare specialist
• Breeding expert
• Feed management advisor
• Quality Assurance Manager dairy
• Farm manager
• Independent entrepreneur
• Sales manager animal health products
• Livestock police officer
• Research Assistant

Businesses

Graduates end up with both national and international employers. Some examples of companies where graduates of Animals, Society, and Business are employed:

• Feed producers: Agrifirm Feed, De Heus, ABZ Diervoeders
• Animal health: Animal Health Service, MSD animal health
• Breeding farm: CRV
• Education: intermediate vocational education (MBO) and higher professional education (HBO) lecturers, practice center trainer
• Research: Cargill
• Animal specialist: MS Shippers, Agruniek Rijnvallei
• Policy: LTO-Noord
• Financial: ABAB Accountants, Rabobank

Do you want to continue your studies after graduating? Then, of course, moving on to a Master's program at a university (in the Animals or Business Administration track) is also an option.