Advanced Diploma in Horticulture at MCAST

This programme of studies provides learners with an understanding of the horticultural industry including crop management of a wide range of crops, an introduction to garden design, floristry, pest and nutrient management, and studies in rural development and agricultural policies.
The programme of studies offers a wide perspective on the latest technologies used in the agricultural sector as well as its interconnectivity with entrepreneurship and business and the hospitality sector in relation to garden design and agri- and ecotourism.
Learners will be encouraged to relate theory to practice at all stages of learning through assignments, projects, practical work and the apprenticeship scheme. Scheduled practical crop husbandry duties form an integral part of the curriculum.