Graduate Diploma 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.

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

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

You can find the academic program rules for this degree under the Faculty of the Professions rules.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan Core courses to the value of 21 units AGRIBUS 7055: Global Food and Agricultural Markets  AGRIBUS 7056: Management and Performance of Global Food ChainsAGRIBUS 7060: Innovation Systems and Policy TransformationINTBUS 7015: Cross-Cultural Management and NegotiationCOMMGMT 7006: People and OrganisationsACCTING 7025: Accounting Essentials for Decision MakersECON 7200: Economic Principles Elective courses to the value of 3 units Courses 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.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

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 Adelaide 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