ObjectivesIn this course you will choose from a range of coursework units. Academic staff will assist you with your choices to ensure your studies will help you reach your career goals. You will also undertake a major research project on one aspect of agribusiness.
Entry requirementsA bachelor degree and/or relevant qualifications and experience.
Academic titleGraduate Diploma in Agribusiness
Course descriptionCareer opportunities
Graduates are highly sought after within the agribusiness industry. They gain employment in management roles in organisations which provide input and services to the agricultural industry, such as marketing organisations, financial institutions, farm lobby groups, the research and development sector, agricultural consultancies, exports, and within agricultural merchandise companies.
Course CRICOS Code: 006098C
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This course is targeted at graduates who seek a higher level of understanding and skills in agribusiness management.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Applicants may also be considered on the basis of the relevance and equivalence of their qualifications and experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. External study is also available.
Intermediate Awards 1
A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:
Intermediate Awards II
Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit Year 1 Semester 1
SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0 100.0 Year 1 Semester 2
305301 v.2 * Agribusiness 500 20.0 100.0 100.0
* This unit can be substituted with optional units, subject to the approval of the course coordinator
NB Optional units must be selected in consultation with the course coordinator
Availability
Year Location Period All* Internal
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y
2009 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y
2009 Northam Campus Semester 1 Y
2009 Northam Campus Semester 2 Y
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.