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Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business

Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Masters by Coursework
Duration 2 years full-time
or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3CM121
CRICOS 068572B

Get a competitive edge in the food and agriculture industries

Base yourself in Australia’s agricultural hub and be alongside world-class researchers, primary producers and agribusiness leaders, discovering the economic, policy, environmental and social issues affecting agribusinesses and global food systems.

What will you do?

Our Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business will help you develop the conceptual and practical skills necessary for management decision-making, marketing, finance, policy analysis and problem-solving in an ever-expanding and increasingly complex global food and agricultural marketplace.

To complement the fundamental competencies developed through the core courses, you will have the opportunity to:

  • customise the program to an area of your interest and career objectives through the available elective units
  • develop practical skill sets by completing a full range of internship options with leading agribusiness companies
  • undertake a research project that will analyse real-world food and agricultural business problems, issues, or strategic opportunities.

Where could it take you?

The Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business provides you with the necessary conceptual and practical skills to solve global challenges and start a rich career in food and agriculture-related industries.

Whether you are interested in the public or private sector, the program opens up a wide number of possible career paths, including government departments, research centres, international funding agencies, food retailers, financial agencies, agricultural consultancy services, and non-government organisations.

  • Entry Requirements

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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 3CM121
    Intake January, May and September
    Enquiries Future Students team

    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry

    Higher Education Study A completed three-year Bachelors degree or equivalent.
    How to Apply
    SATAC Code: 3CM121

    International applicants

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    CRICOS 068572B
    Intake January, May and September
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements
    Australian Year 12 Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of Adelaide
    IELTS Overall 6.5 Reading 6 Listening 6 Speaking 6 Writing 6
    TOEFL Overall 79 Reading 13 Listening 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21
    Pearsons Overall 58 Reading 50 Listening 50 Speaking 50 Writing 50
    C1 Advanced Overall 176 Reading 169 Listening 169 Speaking 169 Writing 169
    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements
    More Information
    Tertiary Qualifications Relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent with high level of academic achievement eg: Economics, Business, Agriculture, Animal Science, Environmental Studies, International Studies.
    How to Apply

  • Fees and Scholarships

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    Domestic applicants

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    Annual tuition fees
    Australian Full-fee place: $31,000

    International applicants

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    Annual tuition fees (24 units) International student place: $42,500

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.

    Find a Scholarship.

  • Careers

    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

    The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of 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

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

  • Degree Structure

    The Masters program includes:

    • three (9 units) core foundation courses
    • three (9 units) core electives.

    The program also includes a 12 unit applied research project and six (18 units) electives that make up the remaining course requirements.

    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 9 units AGRIBUS 7055: Global Food and Agricultural Markets  
    AGRIBUS 7054: Global Food and Agricultural Policy Analysis
    AGRIBUS 7057: Trends and Issues in the World Food System
    Three courses to the value of 9 units AGRIBUS 7053: Globalisation and Agriculture in Emerging Economies
    AGRIBUS 7060: Innovation Systems and Policy Transformation
    AGRIBUS 7056: Management and Performance of Global Food Chains
    AGRIBUS 7059: Experiences and Insights in Agri-food Systems
    AGRIBUS 7064: Water Security and Governance
    TRADE 7005: Agriculture and Food in International Trade
    Elective courses to the value of 18 units, chosen from courses offered in the following postgraduate programs:
    • Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business
    • Master of Marketing
    • Master of International Business
    • Master of International Trade and Development
    • Exchange, Study Tours and Internships
    Students may include other postgraduate level courses offered in trimester format, subject to the approval of the Program Adviser.
    Research projects to the value of 12 units

    Students must complete the following research projects to a total of 12 units:

    AGRIBUS 7061: Research Project Part 1 - Research Principles and Methods
    AGRIBUS 7062A: Research Project Part 2 - Theoretical Frameworks and Research Design
    AGRIBUS 7062B: Research Project Part 3 - Data Gathering and Analysis

    Assessment

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

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Last updated: Monday, 6 Apr 2020