Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (Specialisation) (S6E)

NOTE: New intakes into this course have been suspended for Half-Year Period 2.

The Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness is an ideal steppingstone for those currently working in the dairy or horticulture industry who wish to improve their management and leadership. Whether you're aiming to bring innovation to your current role or re-enter the industry, this course provides an essential foundation for senior and strategic decision-making positions.

In this online post graduate course you will study one of two specialisations, Dairy Management or Horticultural Business. Each specialisation is designed to enhance your business skills, from operational and technical abilities, to farm management and business strategy.

Created in partnership with peak industry bodies in horticulture (Horticulture Innovation Australia) and dairy (Dairy Australia), this course has been developed under the guidance of national industry steering committees for each sector.

Your studies will include the development of a business plan relevant to either growing your business or consolidating it after a period of growth. You will also study a wide range of topics essential to agribusiness operations including leadership, management, finance, marketing and agriculture. And long after you’ve graduated, you’ll be rewarded by the networks you build during the course.

Please note, the specialisations in Dairy Management and Horticultural Business were previously known as masterclass in Dairy Management and masterclass in Horticultural Business.

For further information, please contact Dairy Lecturer Alexander Malherbe.

Admission to most postgraduate coursework courses at the University of Tasmania require qualifications equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree. Applicants must achieve the required grade in their qualifying studies, meet any prerequisite subjects, and meet English language requirements to be eligible for an offer.

English Language Requirements

For students who do not meet the English Language Requirement through citizenship or prior studies in English in an approved country, evidence of an approved English language test completed within the last 2 years must be provided. See the English Language Requirements page for more information.

Course Specific Requirements

To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have:

• A completed undergraduate or postgraduate course in a non-accounting discipline at Bachelor level or higher (or equivalent#).

# An approved equivalent from an overseas institution is as assessed by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).

• All methods of meeting University of Tasmania English language requirements have a validity period of 2 years unless involving a country specific qualification as listed below.
• Each course offered by the University of Tasmania has a minimum English language requirement for entry as listed below. Applicants must also meet the academic entry requirements for each course.
• Applicants who qualify from a University of Tasmania program, and intend to gain professional registration to become a practitioner in Australia, may need to meet the relevant Professional Accrediting Agency's English language registration standard.
• In exceptional circumstances or cases not covered by the categories outlined below, multiple forms of evidence may be considered on a case by case basis by the Executive Director, Student Operations in consultation with the Director, Academic Quality and Standards.
• The University reserves the right to require that any applicant be required to undergo a test of English language.

Graduation from this degree can provide opportunities to advance your career in the agribusiness industry, or accelerate your business success as a manager, second-in-charge or owner.

Your previous qualification and experience within the agricultural sector, combined with a Graduate Diploma, will allow you to unlock career growth in senior management or expand into running your own business. Graduates can proficiently lead a team, conduct field work, undertake market research, confidently drive sales and liaise better with suppliers and/ or customers.

Potential types of employers:

• Upstream of the farm: suppliers of seed, fertiliser, chemicals, machinery, stockfeed, labour, finance, business advisory, transport, consultancy, and specialist services such as harvesting contractors.
• Primary production: cropping, horticulture, animal based enterprises, aquaculture, pharmaceuticals, wineries, farm-based tourism.
• Downstream of the farm: processors and value-adders, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, transport and storage operations, logistics, consultants.