HAS Den Bosch
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University of Applied Sciences HAS Den Bosch is the key Dutch training institute and centre of expertise for the fields of agriculture
, horticulture
, food
, nature conservation and environment
in the south of the Netherlands
. It is located in 's-Hertogenbosch, the regional capital of North Brabant
, and accredited by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation
. Furthermore, it is ranked as the top horticulture
school in the Netherlands
, received a second place in the category of best specialized university of applied sciences, and in the top 20's of all Universities of applied sciences.
HAS Den Bosch is a relatively small, independent University of Applied Sciences, which is especially known for providing personal attention and support as well as professional supervision to its students. In 2009 there were around 1700 students enrolled at HAS Den Bosch, of which 60 are international and exchange students
. The total number of staff was 225 in September 2009).
As HAS Den Bosch emphasizes a business-oriented and practical approach to education the university maintains excellent relations with the industry and has established a wide network with important companies and organisations in its fields of expertise.
, and followed a year later by the MZS (middelbare landbouwschool). In 1956 the higher horticulture
school was opened in Nijmegen, which became part of HAS (hogere agrarische scholen gemeenschap) which formed the KNBTB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Boeren- en Tuindersbond) in Den Bosch in 1962. This was the start of HAS Den Bosch as we know it today.
programmes, two English-taught Bachelor programmes, two English-taught Master
programmes and three English-taught Certificate programmes
.
courses and one English certificate program. Garden & Landscape Management, Urban & Rural Development, Horticulture & Arable Farming, and Landscape Design, are the four Dutch Bachelor programs. Floral Design & Business Management and Horticulture & Business Management are the two English-taught Bachelor programmes and the 1-Year Certificate Floral Design
is an English-taught certificate programme.
programs. These are; Food Design & Innovation, Food Technology, and Business Administration & Agribusiness.
Bachelor
programs, one English Master
course, and a certificate program. Animal Husbandry
, Environmental Science
, and Applied Biology are the three Dutch Bachelor
courses.
programmes of HAS Den Bosch are offered jointly with Writtle College
in the United Kingdom where the first three months of the courses take place. Writtle College
was established in 1893 and is a partner of the University of Essex
, one of the top universities in the United Kingdom. The Master degree that you will obtain is accredited by the University of Essex
. Writtle College
is situated about three kilometres from Chelmsford
, less than 45 minutes from central London
and London Stansted
, one of London’s biggest airports, which has a direct low-cost airline connection to Eindhoven, the neighbouring city of Den Bosch.
Agriculture
Agriculture is the cultivation of animals, plants, fungi and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. Agriculture was the key implement in the rise of sedentary human civilization, whereby farming of domesticated species created food surpluses that nurtured the...
, horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic...
, food
Food
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals...
, nature conservation and environment
Natural environment
The natural environment encompasses all living and non-living things occurring naturally on Earth or some region thereof. It is an environment that encompasses the interaction of all living species....
in the south of the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. It is located in 's-Hertogenbosch, the regional capital of North Brabant
North Brabant
North Brabant , sometimes called Brabant, is a province of the Netherlands, located in the south of the country, bordered by Belgium in the south, the Meuse River in the north, Limburg in the east and Zeeland in the west.- History :...
, and accredited by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation
NVAO
NVAO is the educational accreditation organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders. It was established by international treaty and for the purpose of ensuring the quality of higher education in the Netherlands and Flanders by accrediting study programmes.-Mission:The organisation's mission is to...
. Furthermore, it is ranked as the top horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic...
school in the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, received a second place in the category of best specialized university of applied sciences, and in the top 20's of all Universities of applied sciences.
HAS Den Bosch is a relatively small, independent University of Applied Sciences, which is especially known for providing personal attention and support as well as professional supervision to its students. In 2009 there were around 1700 students enrolled at HAS Den Bosch, of which 60 are international and exchange students
Student exchange program
A student exchange program generally could be defined as a program where students from secondary school or university choose to study abroad in partner institutions...
. The total number of staff was 225 in September 2009).
As HAS Den Bosch emphasizes a business-oriented and practical approach to education the university maintains excellent relations with the industry and has established a wide network with important companies and organisations in its fields of expertise.
History
On 13 October 1947 MLS (middelbare landbouwschool) was opened in RoermondRoermond
Roermond is a city, a municipality, and a diocese in the southeastern part of the Netherlands.The city of Roermond is a historically important town, on the lower Roer at the east bank of the Meuse river. It received city rights in 1231...
, and followed a year later by the MZS (middelbare landbouwschool). In 1956 the higher horticulture
Horticulture
Horticulture is the industry and science of plant cultivation including the process of preparing soil for the planting of seeds, tubers, or cuttings. Horticulturists work and conduct research in the disciplines of plant propagation and cultivation, crop production, plant breeding and genetic...
school was opened in Nijmegen, which became part of HAS (hogere agrarische scholen gemeenschap) which formed the KNBTB (Koninklijke Nederlandse Boeren- en Tuindersbond) in Den Bosch in 1962. This was the start of HAS Den Bosch as we know it today.
Departments
The university is divided into three departments, offering ten Dutch-taught bachelorBachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
programmes, two English-taught Bachelor programmes, two English-taught Master
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
programmes and three English-taught Certificate programmes
Professional certification
Professional certification, trade certification, or professional designation, often called simply certification or qualification, is a designation earned by a person to assure qualification to perform a job or task...
.
Department of Green Business
The department of Green Business offers four Dutch and two English BachelorBachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
courses and one English certificate program. Garden & Landscape Management, Urban & Rural Development, Horticulture & Arable Farming, and Landscape Design, are the four Dutch Bachelor programs. Floral Design & Business Management and Horticulture & Business Management are the two English-taught Bachelor programmes and the 1-Year Certificate Floral Design
Floral design
Floral design is the art of using plant materials and flowers to create a pleasing and balanced composition. Evidence of refined floristry is found as far back as the culture of Ancient Egypt....
is an English-taught certificate programme.
Department of Food and Business
This department only offers three Dutch BachelorBachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
programs. These are; Food Design & Innovation, Food Technology, and Business Administration & Agribusiness.
Department of Biology, Animal & Environment
This department offers three DutchDutch language
Dutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
Bachelor
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
programs, one English Master
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
course, and a certificate program. Animal Husbandry
Animal husbandry
Animal husbandry is the agricultural practice of breeding and raising livestock.- History :Animal husbandry has been practiced for thousands of years, since the first domestication of animals....
, Environmental Science
Environmental science
Environmental science is an interdisciplinary academic field that integrates physical and biological sciences, to the study of the environment, and the solution of environmental problems...
, and Applied Biology are the three Dutch Bachelor
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
courses.
| Department | Green Business | Food & Business | Biology, Animal & Environment | |
| Dutch Courses | Bachelor Courses | Garden & Landscape Management | Food Design & Innovation | Animal Husbandry |
| Urban & Rural Development | Food Technology | Environmental Science | ||
| Horticulture & Arable Farming | Business Administration & Agribusiness | Applied Biology | ||
| Landscape Design | ||||
| English Courses | Floral Design & Business Management | |||
| Horticulture & Business Management | ||||
| Certificate Programmes | 1-Year Certificate Floral Design |
Awards
- 2001 Prestigious NIMANetherlands Institute of MarketingThe Netherlands Institute of Marketing is a marketing platform for professional marketers in Europe. NIMA stimulates marketers and offers ways to develop and professionalize the field of marketing...
award won by teachers of the HAS - 2004 Het Ei van Columbus, won by students for innovation & sustainability
Writtle College
The MasterMaster's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
programmes of HAS Den Bosch are offered jointly with Writtle College
Writtle College
Writtle College is one of the largest land-based university colleges in the UK; it is also one of the oldest. Writtle, previously known as Writtle Agricultural College, is a Partner Institution of the University of Essex and teaches FE and HE programmes.- Writtle :The college has diversified over...
in the United Kingdom where the first three months of the courses take place. Writtle College
Writtle College
Writtle College is one of the largest land-based university colleges in the UK; it is also one of the oldest. Writtle, previously known as Writtle Agricultural College, is a Partner Institution of the University of Essex and teaches FE and HE programmes.- Writtle :The college has diversified over...
was established in 1893 and is a partner of the University of Essex
University of Essex
The University of Essex is a British campus university whose original and largest campus is near the town of Colchester, England. Established in 1963 and receiving its Royal Charter in 1965...
, one of the top universities in the United Kingdom. The Master degree that you will obtain is accredited by the University of Essex
University of Essex
The University of Essex is a British campus university whose original and largest campus is near the town of Colchester, England. Established in 1963 and receiving its Royal Charter in 1965...
. Writtle College
Writtle College
Writtle College is one of the largest land-based university colleges in the UK; it is also one of the oldest. Writtle, previously known as Writtle Agricultural College, is a Partner Institution of the University of Essex and teaches FE and HE programmes.- Writtle :The college has diversified over...
is situated about three kilometres from Chelmsford
Chelmsford
Chelmsford is the county town of Essex, England and the principal settlement of the borough of Chelmsford. It is located in the London commuter belt, approximately northeast of Charing Cross, London, and approximately the same distance from the once provincial Roman capital at Colchester...
, less than 45 minutes from central London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and London Stansted
London Stansted Airport
-Cargo:-Statistics:-Infrastructure:-Terminal and satellite buildings:Stansted is the newest passenger airport of all the main London airports. The terminal is an oblong glass building, and is separated in to three areas: Check-in concourse, arrivals and departures...
, one of London’s biggest airports, which has a direct low-cost airline connection to Eindhoven, the neighbouring city of Den Bosch.