Agricultural Business Management pathway program

This program provides a pathway from a range of diplomas and advanced diplomas into CSU’s Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management. It is designed to enhance career opportunities at any point in the supply chain, from within the farm gate through to export and marketing of agriproducts, as well as within the industries that service the sector.

The subjects included in this course produce graduates skilled in agricultural practice, who are ready to further enhance their management career, or take up management positions within the industry.

Delivery of this degree is via supported distance education, which means you will undertake subjects online, along with some on campus study support at GOTAFE’s Rural Industries Campus in Wangaratta.

Course details

The diplomas and advanced diploma in this pathway program include:

• GOTAFE Diploma of Agriculture

• National Centre for Diary Education Australia (NCDEA) Diploma of Agriculture

• NCDEA Advanced Diploma of Agriculture
  

Once students complete one of the qualifications listed above, they then enrol in the Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management. Features of this program include;

For diploma graduates;

• guaranteed entry into CSU’s Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

• one year credit towards the degree

• the ability to complete the degree part-time in just 4 years.

For advanced diploma graduates;

• guaranteed entry into CSU’s Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

• Almost 1.5 years credit towards the degree

• the ability to complete the degree part-time in just 4 years.

Course duration

Students have to ability to complete the degree in just 4 years part-time. Refer to Study pattern for further details.
Study pattern and subjects

Study pattern and subjects

Diploma graduates study pattern:

Year 1, Session 1: AHT101 – Professional Skills in Agriculture & Horticulture, AGB110 – Agricultural Economics
Year 1, Session 2: AGS107 – Precision Agriculture & Data Handling, PSC104 – Soil Science
Year 2, Session 1: AHT231 – Agricultural Finance & Business Management, AGB310 – Agricultural Marketing
Year 2, Session 2: PSC236 – Pasture Production & Utilisation, AGS300 Livestock Management OR Approved elective
Year 3, Session 1: AGB450 – Agricultural Business Risk & Investment, Approved elective
Year 3, Session 2: LAW110 – Business Law, MGT362 – Commodity Pricing Management
Year 4, Session 1: AGR220 – Extension, AGR375 – Agribusiness Planning (commence – over 2 semesters)
Year 4, Session 2: AGR375 – Agribusiness Planning (Completed), AGR202 – Food, Environment & Culture

Advanced diploma graduates study pattern:

Year 1, Session 1: AHT101 – Professional Skills in Agriculture & Horticulture
Year 1, Session 2: PSC104 – Soil Science
Year 2, Session 1: AHT231 – Agricultural Finance & Business Management, AGB310 – Agricultural Marketing
Year 2 Session 2: Approved elective, PSC236 – Pasture Production & Utilisation
Year 3, Session 1: 1 Approved elective, AGB450 – Agricultural Business Risk & Investment
Year 3, Sesison 2: LAW110 – Business Law, MGT362 – Commodity Pricing Management
Year 4, Session 1: AGR375 – Agribusiness Planning (commence – over 2 semesters)
Year 4, Session 2: AGR375 – Agribusiness Planning (Complete), AGR202 – Food, Environment & Culture

Course costs

CSU degrees are supported by the Commonwealth government. This means you can defer your university fees by using a HECSHELP loan. This is then repaid through the taxation system once your income reaches a certain threshold. Or, there is a discount for students who pay their fees upfront.

How to apply and enrolment criteria

Students enrol direct to CSU. Admission requirements to enrol in this course is completion of one of the diplomas or advanced diploma listed above. Simply apply online using the following details:

• Program Code: 5428AB
• Admissions Code: ETAB
  

For more information

Find out more about CSU’s pathway programs in Wangaratta, including how to apply:

• Call CSU on 1800 334 733 (free call within Australia) or make an online enquiry
• If you would like to discuss further in person, please contact Robyn Farley, Centre Manager on Ph: 03 5723 6132 to confirm a suitable time.