HAS University of Applied Sciences

HAS Den Bosch's-Hertogenbosch

HAS University of Applied Sciences (Dutch: HAS Hogeschool) is an independent university of applied sciences, specialising in agriculture, horticulture, food, nature conservation and environment. It is located in 's-Hertogenbosch, the regional capital of North Brabant, and accredited by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation. In 2013 there were around 2400 students enrolled at HAS University of Applied Sciences.

History

On 13 October 1947 MLS (middelbare landbouwschool) was opened in Roermond, 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 later renamed to HAS University of Applied Sciences.

Departments

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The university is divided into three departments, offering twelve Dutch-taught bachelor programmes and two English-taught Bachelor programmes.

Department of Green Business

The department of Green Business offers four Dutch and one English Bachelor courses. Garden & Landscape Management, Urban & Rural Development, Horticulture & Arable Farming, and Landscape Design, are the four Dutch Bachelor programs. Horticulture & Business Management is the English-taught Bachelor programmes.

Department of Food and Business

This department offers three Dutch Bachelor programs and one English Bachelor program. The Dutch Bachelor programs are; Food Design & Innovation, Food Technology, and Business Administration & Agribusiness. The English Bachelor program is International Food & Agribusiness.

Department of Biology, Animal & Environment

This department offers three Dutch Bachelor programs. Animal Husbandry, Environmental Science, and Applied Biology are the three Dutch Bachelor courses.

Awards

• 2001 NIMA award won by teachers of the HAS
• 2004 Het Ei van Columbus,^[1] won by students for innovation and sustainability

Partner institutions

Writtle College

The Master 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.

HAS Knowledge Transfer and Training

HAS Knowledge Transfer and Training (Dutch: HAS Kennistransfer en Bedrijfsopleidingen), a partner of HAS University of Applied Sciences, offers research and consultancy services, training programs and courses for business and government organizations in the agribusiness and the food sector. HAS Kennistransfer allows international students of HAS University of Applied Sciences to participate in research as part of their graduation projects, under the supervision of a consultant.

References

External links

• (English) Official website
• (Dutch) HAS student association
• HAS Knowledge Transfer and Training

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