Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Agricultural Business

With a competitive edge in a global marketplace, South Australia is the ideal location for you to study the business of food and agriculture.

You’ll be based alongside world-class researchers, primary producers and agribusiness leaders, discovering the economic, policy, environmental and social issues affecting agribusinesses and global food systems.

The program involves three 3-unit foundation courses, three 3-unit core electives, and elective courses to the value of 6 units in total. Successful students can apply to upgrade to the Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business with status for their studies in the Graduate Diploma.

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 Three foundation courses to the value of 9 units:AGRIBUS 7055: Global Food and Agricultural Markets (3 units)  AGRIBUS 7054: Global Food and Agricultural Policy Analysis (3 units)AGRIBUS 7057: Trends and Issues in the World Food System (3 units)And three core electives to the value of 9 units:AGRIBUS 7053: Globalisation and Agriculture in Emerging Economies (3 units) AGRIBUS 7060: Innovation Systems and Policy Transformation (3 units)AGRIBUS 7056: Management and Performance of Global Food Chains (3 units)AGRIBUS 7059: Experiences and Insights in Agri-food Systems (3 units)AGRIBUS 7064: Water Security and Governance (3 units)TRADE 7005: Agriculture and Food in International Trade (3 units) Electives Courses to the value of 6 units chosen from courses offered in the following postgraduate programs: Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business Master of Marketing Master of Wine Business Master of International Trade and Development Students may include other postgraduate level courses offered in trimester format, subject to the approval of the Program Adviser.

Assessment

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 are well equipped for rewarding careers in the increasingly complex and diverse local, national, and global value-chain networks. Roles are most likely 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.

Graduate Attributes

Adelaide Graduate Attributes

1. Deep discipline knowledge
2. Critical thinking and problem solving
3. Teamwork and communication skills
4. Career and leadership readiness
5. Intercultural and ethical competency
6. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Potential careers

Food Industry Worker, Manager / Business Management, Market Researcher, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Bioinformatics, Export / Import trade, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Trade or Business Analyst, Wine Marketing