Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management
- 4 years
- Duration
- 122,400 HKD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Hong Kong
- Location
Program description
Programme Objectives
This program aims to provide students with theoretical, technical, and professional skills and knowledge in horticulture and arboriculture management, landscape construction and maintenance, plant sciences, arboriculture and the environment, and sustainable landscape management. It will equip students for the duties and activities associated with horticultural and arboricultural supervision, tree evaluation, landscape management, landscape development, and environmental conservation.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the program can work as arborists, tree risk assessors, tree works supervisors, landscape supervisors, landscape and horticulture project managers, green roof and vertical greening project supervisors, turfgrass managers, horticulture and tree specialists, industry business and technical representatives, horticultural or landscape consultants and educators, and so on.
Program structure
- Basic Environmental and Analytical Chemistry
- Basic Statistical Methods
- Biodiversity
- Chainsaw Operation and Pruning Skill
- Introduction to Landscape Design
- Landscape Materials, Structures and Technology
- Plant Ecology and Climatology
- Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescues
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 1
- GE Core Module: Chinese 1
- GE Core Module: Creativity and Innovation in Society
- Arboricultural Practice
- Landscape Project Management in Practice 1
- Plant Taxonomy
- Principles of Botany
- Soil Science and Hydrology
- Urban Tree Risk Management
- GE Core Module : Entrepreneurial Mindset
- GE Core Module : Technology Society and Work
- GE Elective Module 1
- Programme Elective Module 1
- Work-integrated Learning 1
- Applied Research Methods
- Landscape Construction and Renovation
- Plant Pathology
- Plant Physiology and Nutrition
- Research and Project Proposal
- Turfgrass Management
- GE Core Module: Chinese 2
- GE Core Module: English for Academic Studies 2
- GE Core Module: English for Professional Purposes
- GE Elective Module 2
- Programme Elective 2
- Work-integrated Learning 2
- Advanced Arboricultural Practice
- Landscape Contract Management
- Landscape Project Management in Practice 2
- Plant Entomology
- Professional Practice and Communication Skills
- Programme Elective 3
- Research Thesis; or,
- Professional Project + Programme Elective 4
- GE Elective Module 3
- GE Elective Module 4
Price
- Tuition fee: 122,400 HKD/year
- Registration fee: 5,000 HKD (will be deducted from the first instalment of tuition fees)
- Student service fee (inclusive of student visa application fee and student insurance coverage in Hong Kong): 2,000 HKD
- Application fees:
- Regular application fee: 500 HKD
- Early Bird discounted application fee: 200 HKD
Requirements for applicants
- Completed THEi application form
- Appropriate level of English: IELTS Academic 5.5/TOEFL iBT 79
- High school certificate and transcript
- Final examination results (GCSE, USE, AISSE, etc.)
- Admission interview
About the university
The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi) was founded in 2012 and is a Vocational Training Council (VTC) member institute. THEi provides over 20 professional "Applied Science-Oriented" degree programs in seven academic areas: Product and Fashion Design, Sports and International Event Management, Digital Construction and Building Services, Horticulture, Arboriculture and Landscape Management, Chinese Medicine and Food Science, Hotel Management and Culinary Arts and Technology, and Digital Technology and Innovative Business. These courses focus on industries with strong development potential in Hong Kong and the Asia-Pacific region. The programs combine practical applications and academic knowledge to guarantee that students can successfully apply what they have learnt.
THEi degree courses are approved by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications, as well as the relevant professional associations when applicable. THEi's outstanding applied degree and professional education courses prepare graduates to be Work Ready and Future Ready. The institute also works closely with industry partners to give students with valuable platforms for their growth. All programs include work-integrated learning (WIL) and engage students in active learning pedagogies, with a heavy emphasis on project-based learning that involves real-world problem solving with and for local firms and professions.
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