We mean business. Postgraduate GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF AGRIBUSINESS GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF AGRIBUSINESS MASTER OF AGRIBUSINESS

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1 We mean business. Postgraduate GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF AGRIBUSINESS GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF AGRIBUSINESS MASTER OF AGRIBUSINESS

2 Marcus Oldham is Australia s only independent, agriculture-focused tertiary institution. For over 50 years we have been meeting the needs of Australia s next generation of agribusiness minds. The Master of Agribusiness sets itself apart from other agribusiness courses through its dedicated agricultural focus, entrepreneurial content and advanced business knowledge delivered by leading lecturers in Australian and international agribusiness. Marcus Oldham is industry renowned for advancing the careers and networks of agribusiness professionals. ABOUT MARCUS OLDHAM Marcus Oldham is Australia s leading farm business management, agribusiness and equine business management college. The College was established in 1962 in Geelong, Victoria. Marcus Oldham has a reputation for providing excellent graduate outcomes through its innovative educational programs. Marcus Oldham s mission is to advance agriculture through innovative educational programs in Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Management. We prepare motivated, progressive professionals to excel in the national and global environment. Being independent allows our courses to be developed in close consultation with the relevant industries and to incorporate new trends and technology into the teaching programs. Our emphasis on business management provides outcomes that are readily transferable across a wide range of careers, resulting in highly employable graduates who are at the leading edge of their chosen fields.

3 COURSE STRUCTURE & DELIVERY The postgraduate program is offered online with study guides, text books, tutorial support, library access, administrative assistance and student discussion/chat groups. Units are delivered over 12 weeks with approximately 10 hours per week study for each unit. Students have the choice of part-time or full-time study. Full-time study is equivalent to four units at 40 hours study per week. Some units may offer an intensive workshop so as to provide an opportunity to meet and network with Marcus Oldham staff, industry and business people. Students who enrol in the Master of Agribusiness can choose to exit with a Graduate Certificate after successful completion of four units, or exit after the completion of eight units with a Graduate Diploma. POSTGRADUATE COURSE DURATION GUIDE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF AGRIBUSINESS 12 weeks full-time GRADUATE DIPLOMA OF AGRIBUSINESS 1 year full-time MASTER OF AGRIBUSINESS 1.5 years full-time ENTRY LEVELS To gain entry to the postgraduate programs you need to: Have completed a tertiary level qualification in agriculture, agribusiness, or a related discipline; OR Have completed a four year degree or honours degree in a different discipline OR Have a portfolio of professional development courses and significant experience in agriculture or agribusiness or a related industry. To gain entry you will be asked to provide documentation to support your case. That documentation will be used to assess your eligibility for entry and to assess your eligibility for any Advanced Standing (AS). Candidates with appropriate qualifications may be eligible AS in specific units for the program. Those with significant relevant industry experience and associated learning outcomes may also be eligible for entry to the program and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

4 POSTGRADUATE UNITS THEME UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE CORE OR ELECTIVE CMl502 Contemporary Managerial Issues in Agriculture & Agribusiness Australian Perspective Compulsory Core Industry & Markets ASA501 Agribusiness Systems Analysis Compulsory Core ABM603 Agribusiness Marketing Elective IAB703 International Agribusiness Core AFA601 Agribusiness Financial Analysis Core Business Management SMA602 Strategic Management for Agribusiness Core ARMS03 Agribusiness Risk Management Elective SML604 Strategic Human Resource Management Elective LDP605 Leadership Elective REC701 The Rural Entrepreneur in Context Core Development & Entrepreneurship DNV702 Developing the New Venture Elective SGA704 Case Studies in Global Agribusiness Elective TLR504a Thought Leadership through Research A Core TLR504b Thought Leadership through Research B Core For an in-depth explanation of units please visit CRICOS Provider Code 00306D

5 WHO IS THE COURSE DESIGNED FOR? Our postgraduate program has been designed for people wanting to enhance their career prospects in agribusiness. With an emphasis on management and critical thinking, the program is designed to build on professional experience, develop high-level analytical skills and to broaden understanding of the agribusiness sector. We have built this Master of Agribusiness for those who want to lead in agriculture-related industries and government/corporate roles. This might include managers in banking and finance, property, government, food processing, rural research and development corporations and so forth. The Master of Agribusiness is less about developing practical skills and instead emphasises business development and management, entrepreneurship and leadership. Our student cohort includes professionals who are managers in superannuation, global accounting, banking, commodities trading, pastoral companies, real estate and valuations, among other sectors. THE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES You need to be passionate about your career in agribusiness and the challenges and opportunities facing the world in this sector, and be driven to succeed. Australian agriculture employs approximately 270,000 people which produce enough to feed about 61 million people. Australian farmers export about 60% of what they grow and produce, which is valued at more than $48 billion per annum. The agribusiness sector has a rapidly increasing requirement for professionals who are not only capable of generating success within their industries but are also equipped with the creativity, expertise and thought leadership to drive agribusiness growth into the rest of this century. Graduates of the Marcus Oldham Master of Agribusiness are highly sought in: Commodity Trading Corporate Agriculture Food Processing Industries International Market Development Finance Industry Advisory Services to Agriculture Equity Markets Business Development Units of Multinational companies Export and Trade Organisations Agri-policy/Politics

6 Marcus Oldham College 145 Pigdons Road Waurn Ponds VIC 3216 Private Bag 116 Geelong Mail Centre VIC 3221 Australia FreeCall: International: courses@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au HIgher Education Provider PRV12133 CRICOS Provider Code 00306D ABN Agriculture Agribusiness Equine Management