Agriculture, Food and Wine

Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus
  • Duration

    1 year full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Improve your standing in agribusiness

Based in the heart of the Australian food, wine and agriculture industry, our agribusiness degrees create future food and agribusiness leaders through a unique mix of business fundamentals, practical experience and global connections.

What will you do?

The Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness gives you the conceptual and practical skills to navigate the complex and ever-expanding global food and agriculture marketplace. You will:

  • understand all aspects of the global agri-food sector
  • develop general agribusiness management skills such as decision-making, problem-solving and policy analysis
  • pursue electives according to your interests and career goals.

Where could it take you?

The agribusiness value chain is one of Australia’s largest and most important industry sectors. When considering the whole chain from production through to retailing, the agribusiness industry currently employs approximately 1.4 million people across Australia and is forecast to continue providing positive labour outlooks for years to come.

With reports indicating there have been as many as six agri-business job openings per graduate, favourable employability outcomes exist for you in the local, national, and global value chain networks, including key areas such as: food retailers, processors, traders, producers, as well as a full range of service providers including financial agencies, agricultural consultancies and input and support suppliers.

The program can also lead into our advanced Master of Agribusiness.

Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3GD097
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeJanuary, May and September
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education Studya) Any relevant Agriculture, Food or Business Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum of one year full time equivalent work experience supported by their CV, essay and interview. OR b) Any Bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum of three years full time equivalent work experience supported by their CV, essay and interview OR c) Applicants without a Bachelor degree or equivalent will be considered on the basis of a minimum of seven years full time equivalent work experience supported by their CV, essay and interview. For further information, please contact Craig Johns: info@apsb.edu.eu.


    International applicants

    CRICOS093943E
    IntakeJanuary, May and September
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary Qualifications
    1. Any relevant Agriculture, Food or Business bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum of one year full time equivalent work experience supported by their CV, essay and interview, OR

      2. Any bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum of three years full time equivalent work experience supported by their CV, essay and interview, OR

      3. Applicants without a bachelor degree or equivalent will be considered on the basis of a minimum of seven years full time equivalent work experience supported by their CV, essay and interview.
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $37,000

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $47,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

Careers

Career Readiness

Students develop advanced skills and understanding in leadership and strategy, business and financial management, global markets and food trends, innovation and global value chains, and professional communication.

This equips them for careers in local, national, and global value-chain networks. A wide variety of roles will be possible with:

  • food retailers
  • food processors
  • banks and financial agencies
  • agricultural consultancy services
  • research centres
  • input suppliers
  • government and non-government organisations.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Business Manager, Food Industry Worker

Degree Structure

The Graduate Diploma program is a 24-unit program of coursework including seven (21 units) core courses and one (3 units) elective.

Example Study Plan


Indicative Study Plan


Core courses to the value of 21 unitsAGRIBUS 7055 : Global Food and Agricultural Markets  
AGRIBUS 7056 : Management and Performance of Global Food Chains
AGRIBUS 7060 : Innovation Systems and Policy Transformation
INTBUS 7015 : Cross-Cultural Management and Negotiation
COMMGMT 7006 : People and Organisations
ACCTING 7025 : Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers
ECON 7200 : Economic Principles
Elective courses to the value of 3 unitsCourses offered by the University that are available to the student to the value of 3 units.

Assessment

Varies by course, including exams, written and oral assignments and investigative projects; includes both group and individual participation.

RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS

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