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Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Agricultural Business GD.GFAB
2010

Program Outline | Program Structure | Assessment | Admission Information | Study Plans | Career Opportunities | Further Information

Location: North Terrace Campus | Waite Campus
Duration: 1 year (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Graduate Diploma

Program Outline

The Global Food and Agricultural Business (GFAB) postgraduate programs enable students to develop the conceptual and practical skills necessary for agribusiness.

The selection of courses enable students to gain fundamental competencies, while at the same time providing the flexibility to tailor their program to their individual background and career objectives. For example, students may focus on specific interests from value chain management or marketing to natural resource issues or agricultural policy analysis.

Program Structure

The basic program involves 6, 3-unit foundation courses (3 courses in the School of Agriculture, Food and Wine and 3 courses in the Business School). The program also requires a 12 unit applied research project.  Elective units and internship units form the remaining course requirements. Students complete courses specific to their major area of specialisation. Prospective students have the opportunity to apply for the 24 unit Graduate Diploma in the General GFAB program.

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Assessment

Exams, written and oral assignments and investigative projects; includes both group and individual participation.

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Admission Information

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Domestic applicants

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SATAC Code 3GD059
Annual tuition fees ?
Commonwealth-supported place: $8,859
Mid-year entry? Yes
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only.
You gain automatic entry if you hold a completed Honours degree in Agriculture, Business or Agribusiness. Applicants who hold an Honours degree in an unrelated area will be assessed by the University. Applicants with a completed Bachelors degree in a related or unrelated field are encouraged to apply for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Business.

How to Apply ?

SATAC Code: 3GD059

International applicants

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IELTS Total 6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
Equivalent Scores
IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6

How to Apply ?

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results? ?

Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,200
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Selection Criteria ?

Graduate entry only
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Study Plans

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

Core courses to the value of 24 units:
Elective courses to the value of 6 units chosen from:

Candidates may include, within those courses presented to qualify for a coursework award, other graduate level courses,  subject to the approval of the Program Adviser

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Career Opportunities

Students are trained for careers in the increasingly complex and diverse local, national, and global value chain networks, including food retailers, food processors, banks and financial agencies, agricultural consultancy services, research centres, input suppliers and both government and non-government organizations.

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Last updated: Wednesday, 21 Oct 2009

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