Charles Sturt University (CSU) allows graduates from a range of TAFE qualifications to upgrade their skills with a variety of degrees via supported distance education at CSU in Wangaratta. The courses currently offered include; Agricultural Business Management, Agriculture, and Wine Business. The proposed courses for 2014 include; Horticulture and Nursing.
CSU degrees in agriculture, horticulture and wine science are designed to develop your skills and further enhance your career in management, research, or consultancy roles within these industries.
A CSU degree in nursing will provide you with a balance of theory and clinical practice in many areas of nursing including primary health care, Indigenous health, health optimisation, clinical nursing practice, social justice, psychosocial sciences and biosciences.
Join us on Wednesday 18 September for a free Public Seminar which aims to highlight current research relevant to the agricultural and wine industries, encourage conversation and identify opportunities.
CSU in Wangaratta is located at the Rural Industries Campus of GOTAFE in Wangaratta and had its first intake of students in 2013. When construction is completed, CSU in Wangaratta will have a range of modern facilities including lecture theatre and tutorial rooms, interactive video teaching and information technology facilities, a modern chemistry laboratory and a student Learning Commons.
The courses at CSU in Wangaratta are delivered by supported distance education, which involves online learning such as CSU forums, recorded lectures, interactive video teaching, face-to-face tutorials at Wangaratta, and/or supplementary field exercises at Wangaratta. Some subjects may also require students to attend short residential schools at a CSU campus in Orange or Wagga Wagga. CSU is a leading distance education provider, and therefore has a well-developed network of online resources and communication tools to support students throughout their studies.
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In collaboration with Goulburn Ovens TAFE (GOTAFE) and the National Centre for Dairy Education Australia (NCDEA), CSU offer the below pathway programs.
If you are interested in these pathway programs, but haven't completed a diploma or advanced diploma, please contact GOTAFE on 1300 GOTAFE (1300 468 233).
Charles Sturt University is currently looking to expand its course offerings at Wangaratta in 2014 to include:
Students who have graduated with qualifications from other TAFEs and Vocational Education and Training providers are welcome to apply for CSU courses. Credit for these qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
CSU and GOTAFE have worked in partnership to establish CSU in Wangaratta, with the aim of delivering a suite of degree programs that allow GOTAFE graduates to enrol with credit for their qualifications.
I am a third generation dairy farmer and was looking for a way to up skill my dairy qualification. CSU’s Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management at CSU in Wangaratta has allowed me to complete my degree quicker with the recognition of my Advanced Diploma of Agriculture from Goulburn Ovens TAFE and my 15 years of industry experience. I am studying by supported distance education mode which means I only have to commute two times a session to CSU in Wangaratta, which is convenient as I live five hours away. The online resources and support is phenomenal. The course enables me to learn and broaden my knowledge without repeating what I already know. Traditionally, agriculture and education haven’t been a perfect fit, but this course offers accessibility to everything you need to study and learn.
Rebecca Huth
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, if you would like to find out more in person, please contact Robyn Farley, Centre Manager on 03 5723 6132 to confirm a suitable time.
