Agriculture, Food and Wine

Master of Agribusiness

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus
  • Duration

    1.5 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Be a leader of agribusiness

Based in the heart of the Australian food, wine and agriculture industry, our Master of Agribusiness program is the first in Australia to provide the elite level of education required to create future food and agribusiness leaders through its unique mix of business fundamentals, practical experience and global connections.

With growing global populations and climate challenges impacting our ability to feed the world sustainably, our master degree prepares you to meet these challenges, and equips you for leadership and problem-solving in an ever-expanding and increasingly complex global marketplace.

What will you do?

Our Centre for Global Food and Resources has conducted extensive research with some of Australia’s leading agribusiness firms to develop a program that effectively integrates academic knowledge with industry application. This degree will help you refine the practical research, advisory, and business skills necessary for a successful career in food and agricultural related industries.

You will

  • complete a capstone research project that lets you showcase the skills you have learned across the program
  • have access to two elective options that give you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and career objectives, these electives including a full range of internship options with leading agribusiness companies.

Where could it take you?

The agribusiness value chain is one of Australia’s largest and most important industry sectors. Recognised by the Australian Industry Skills Councils as a priority skill, agribusiness 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.


Entry Requirements

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

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM200
    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.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students1100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS097872E
    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

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students1100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

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  • 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
  • both 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 Management, Food Industry Worker

Degree Structure

The degree consists of:
  • core courses, developing general agribusiness management skills and the understanding of the global agri-food sector
  • a capstone research project, enabling the application of learned skills to critically analyse real-world agribusiness problems, issues or strategic opportunities
  • elective courses, both within the Faculty of the Professions and across the University of APSB, allowing students the flexibility to tailor their program to their individual interests and career objectives.

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 (M)
COMMGMT 7006 : People and Organisations (M)
ACCTING 7025  Accounting Essentials for Decision Makers (M)
ECON 7200 : Economic Principles (M)

Elective courses to the value of 6 unitsCourses offered by the University that are available to the student to the maximum value of 6 units.

*A student who wishes to pursue higher degree by research studies in the future should complete the 9 unit research project and may only take courses to a value of 3 units as electives.

Research project

Courses to the value of 9 units:
AGRIBUS 7061 : Research Project Part 1 - Research Principles and Methods (3 units)
AGRIBUS 7063 : Research Project in Agribusiness (6 units)

Or

Courses to the value of 12 units to pursue higher degree by research studies in the future:
AGRIBUS 7061 : Research Project Part 1 - Research Principles and Methods (3 units)
AGRIBUS 7062A : Research Project Part 2 - Theoretical Frameworks and Research Design (3 units)
AGRIBUS 7062B : Research Project Part 3 - Data Gathering and Analysis (6 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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