Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness - GradCertAgribus


Course code: 1674 · Course director: Dr Lawrie Dooley · Offered at Peninsula campus as a series of four intensive five-day residential sessions · Normally completed in two semesters of part-time study
Agribusiness includes all private firms, public agencies and statutory marketing authorities that bring food and fibre products to consumers or industrial customers. The course provides an overview of the agribusiness system, introduces the basic management functions of marketing, accounting and finance and applies these concepts to the various participants in the agribusiness system.
Applicants require a pass degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary institution plus a minimum of two years relevant employment experience. Applicants without a first degree who have at least six years appropriate employment experience should refer to the section on executive certificates. Credit for previous study is not available in this course.
This is a fee-paying course. Candidates should consult the Department of Marketing as to the 2000 course fee. Course fees are set and reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change.
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness, students may apply for admission to the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness.

Course structure

The course consists of the following four core subjects: