Diploma in Agribusiness

Population growth, technological advancements and sustainability initiatives are driving increasing demand for innovative and knowledgeable agribusiness experts, making this vital sector full of diverse and exciting career opportunities. Whether you're entering the field for the first time, changing role or industry direction, or aiming to advance your existing career, UNE's Diploma in Agribusiness equips you with the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this dynamic field.

Why study the Diploma in Agribusiness with UNE?
With UNE's longstanding heritage in agribusiness, you'll benefit from a legacy of excellence and expertise in the field. As leaders fostering growth in regional business and agricultural enterprises, UNE's SMART Farms, our Centre for Agribusiness, and the UNE SMART Region Incubator are just a few of the fantastic assets UNE students have exclusive access to. Whether you're interested in farm management, agricultural marketing, agri-tech innovation, or rural development, our course provides a comprehensive foundation for a rewarding career in agribusiness.

What makes our course different?
With a focus on practical skills and real-world applications, our Diploma in Agribusiness ensures you graduate ready for the challenges and opportunities in this diverse and growing field. When studying this course, you will:

• Develop problem-solving and communication skills to be able to address the challenges facing agriculture and business within a changing global environment - issues such as food safety and security, climate change, sustainability and increasing globalisation and integration of agricultural and food networks.
• Learn how to navigate the complexities of the agricultural industry, understand market trends, optimise production processes, and develop strategic plans for sustainable growth.
• Set yourself up for future study. The Diploma in Agribusiness is designed to articulate into the Advanced Diploma in Agribusiness, or Bachelor of Agribusiness. You can start with the Diploma and then choose to further your knowledge by entering into a more advanced course with credit for your previous studies.
• Choose to study when it suits you. The course is available online, allowing you to fit study around your busy lifestyle, not the other way around, no matter where you are in the world. Or join us on campus and take advantage of our small staff-student ratio and supportive environment. Study part-time or full-time, and move between the two as your circumstances change.

UNE has the longest heritage of any Australian university in offering distance and online courses. We’re also highly rated – year after year, students award UNE 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support, so when you study with us, you know you are in good hands.

Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together to build real world networks for the future.

Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.

* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.