Master of Horticultural Science

The Master of Horticultural Science at Edith Cowan University also focuses on the management, supply chain and sustainability issues surrounding the way horticultural produce is gathered, stored, and utilised. Students will be instilled with principles of advanced production technologies, practices, and technology to address key national and global issues in the horticultural industry. Students will undertake a semester-long work placement or project with industry, academics, or external research partners.

Careers

MSc Horticulture graduates are employed across several organisations and industries including the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Universities, Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment, Agrochemical companies, Elders Agribusiness in Australia, Nurseries, Parks and Gardens, Packhouses, Wholesalers, Retailers and Exporters, Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service, Biosecurity - Department of Agriculture. Horticulture Innovation Australia, AUSVEG, VegetablesWA.

Courses include:

• Horticultural Science

• Biostatistics

• Project Management

• Propagation Technology

• Production Horticulture

• Science Communication and Ethics

• Pathology and Pests