Master of Agricultural Business M.AgBus
2008

Program Outline

Agribusiness is the world's largest industry, employing half the global labour force, controlling half of the world's assets and accounting for some 40% of consumer purchases. 

At the University of Adelaide, agribusiness students study all aspects, from 'field to fork', of the business environment related to agriculture, food and natural resource supply chains. 

The postgraduate programs in Agribusiness are designed to help students develop the conceptual and practical skills necessary for agribusiness management decision making, policy analysis and problem solving in an ever-expanding and increasingly complex global food and agricultural marketplace.  

The selection of courses is designed to allow students flexibility to tailor their program to their individual background and career objectives.  The programs are suitable for individuals whose undergraduate training is not in agricultural business, but who wish to gain knowledge in this area.  The Masters Program combines advanced coursework with a research component.

The University of Adelaide's Agribusiness programs provide a unique opportunity for students to study in a multidisciplinary environment with other students from around the globe. 

Related Programs

• Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Business
• Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Business

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Domestic

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only
How to apply:	Apply online via SATAC's GradStart Website anytime after 5th May 08
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees:	Commonwealth-supported place: $7,260 Australian Full-fee place: $16,960
General enquiries:	Student Centre

International

Selection criteria:	Graduate entry only IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing 6 5.5 5.5 6 6
How to apply:	Application information for international students Important application deadlines for international students
Annual tuition fees:	International student place: $19,000
General enquiries:	Student Centre

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

To qualify for the degree of Master of Agricultural Business, candidates shall complete a program of study to a total value of 48 units. Selected courses within the Agricultural Business program can be taken xternally and these courses have an * next to them. All candidates shall complete the following core courses: Issues in Australia Agribusiness (AGRIBUS 7009WT) International Agribusiness Environment (AGRIBUS 7012WT) Agricultural Business Management (AGRIBUS 7044WT) All candidates shall complete elective courses to the value of 27 units, selected from the following : Advertising & Promotion (WINEMKTG 7003WT) / (WINEMKTG 7003EX*) Wine & Food Tourism & Festivals (WINEMKTG 7005EX) Wine Retail and Distribution Management (WINEMKTG 7006WT) / (WINEMKTG 7006EX*) Topics in Agricultural Business B (WINEMKTG 7031WT) Research Methodology & Methods (WINEMKTG 7033WT) Applied Marketing Research (WINEMKTG 7039WT) / (WINEMKTG 7039EX*) Topics in Agricultural Business A (WINEMKTG 7041WT) Problems in Agricultural Business A (WINEMKTG 7046WT) Problems in Agricultural Business B (WINEMKTG 7047WT) Applied Management Science (WINEMKTG 7052WT) Introduction to Managerial and Financial Accounting (WINEMKTG 7053EX) Wine and Food Marketing Principles (WINEMKTG 7055WT) / (WINEMKTG 7055EX*) Internet Marketing and E-Commerce (WINEMKTG 7056WT) / (WINEMKTG 7056EX*) International Marketing of Wine and Agricultural Products (WINEMKTG 7058WT) / (WINEMKTG 7058EX*) Strategic Marketing Management (WINEMKTG 7059WT) / (WINEMKTG 7059EX*) Consumer Behavioural Analysis (WINEMKTG 7060EX*) Microeconomic Principles (WINEMKTG 7062EX*) Macroeconomic Essentials for Wine & Food Busines (WINEMKTG 7063EX*) Database Marketing for Food & Wine Business (WINEMKTG 7065WT) / (WINEMKTG 7065EX*) plus other electives from postgraduate programs offered by the Faculty, subject to prior approval of the program coordinator. All candidates shall complete a research project, from one of the following courses: Research Project in Agribusiness P/T (AGRIBUS 7050AWT) and AGRIBUS 7050BWT) Research Project in Agribusiness F/T (AGRIBUS 7051WT) Please note: this program involves courses that maybe attended by both undergraduate and postgraduate students. the following information on this page should be used as a guide only and reference to program rules should be referenced via the Universities calender.

Career Opportunities

A wide range of career opportunities exist in agricultural service industries such as stock firms, banks and chemical companies as well as in education or government advisory and consultancy positions.

Potential careers

Agriculture, Agricultural Service Industry, Horticulturalist

Useful Links

School of Agriculture, Food and Wine

Program Rules

Faculty of Sciences Postgraduate Program Rules