Business
Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Agricultural Business
- Domestic
- International
About Degree
Improve your standing in the food sector
With a competitive edge in a global marketplace, South Australia is the ideal location for you to study the business of food and agriculture. You’ll be based 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 one-year Graduate Diploma in 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. You will:
- understand how to evaluate domestic and international markets
- study trends and issues in the world food system
- pursue electives according to your interests—from value-chain management to marketing, natural resource issues or agricultural policy analysis.
Where could it take you?
Whether you are interested in the public or private sector, the program opens up a wide number of possible career paths, including in government departments, research centres, international funding agencies, food retailers, financial agencies, agricultural consultancy services, and non-government organisations. The graduate diploma can also lead into our advanced Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business.
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3GD059 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | January, May and September |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed three-year Bachelors degree or equivalent. |
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International applicants
| CRICOS | 068566M |
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| 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 | ||||||||||||
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| Qualifications that meet minimum English requirements | A range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements | ||||||||||||
Academic Entry Requirements
Detailed information on international qualifications assessment
| Tertiary Qualifications | Relevant Bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics, Business, Agriculture, Animal Science, Environmental Studies, International Studies with a minimum GPA of 5.0 | |
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Fees and Scholarships
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:
- Domestic
- International
- Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business
- Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Agricultural Business
- Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Agricultural Business
- Professional Certificate in Global Food and Agricultural Business
Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees | Australian Full-fee place: $37,000 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
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.
Global Food and Agricultural Business Scholarship
Study Global Food and Agricultural Business in 2022 with new Scholarships available to eligible students*. The Centre for Global Food and Resources is funding a Scholarship for Australian Full-fee paying (Australian citizen and permanent resident) students commencing the following programs in 2022 (inclusive of all intakes):- Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business
- Graduate Diploma in Global Food and Agricultural Business
- Graduate Certificate in Global Food and Agricultural Business
- Professional Certificate in Global Food and Agricultural Business
International applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units) | International student place: $47,500 |
Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.
More information on International Student tuition fees.
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.
Global Food and Agricultural Business Scholarship
Study Global Food and Agricultural Business in 2022 with new Scholarships available to eligible students*. The Centre for Global Food and Resources is funding a Scholarship for Australian Full-fee paying (Australian citizen and permanent resident) students commencing the following programs in 2022 (inclusive of all intakes):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 APSB 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 APSB Graduate Attributes.
- Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
- Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
- Teamwork and communication skills
- Professionalism and leadership readiness
- Intercultural and ethical competency
- Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
- Digital capabilities
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Potential careers
Food Industry Worker, Manager / Business Management, Market Researcher, Marketing - Agriculture, Food & Wine, Bioinformatics, Export / Import trade, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, International Trade or Business Analyst, Wine Marketing
Degree Structure
The program involves three 3-unit foundation courses, three 3-unit core electives, and elective courses to the value of 6 units in total.
Successful students can apply to upgrade to the Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business with status for their studies in the Graduate Diploma.
Example Study Plan
| Core Courses | Three foundation courses to the value of 9 units: AGRIBUS 7055 : Global Food and Agricultural Markets (3 units) AGRIBUS 7054 : Global Food and Agricultural Policy Analysis (3 units) AGRIBUS 7057 : Trends and Issues in the World Food System (3 units) And three core electives to the value of 9 units: AGRIBUS 7053 : Globalisation and Agriculture in Emerging Economies (3 units) AGRIBUS 7060 : Innovation Systems and Policy Transformation (3 units) AGRIBUS 7056 : Management and Performance of Global Food Chains (3 units) AGRIBUS 7059 : Experiences and Insights in Agri-food Systems (3 units) AGRIBUS 7064 : Water Security and Governance (3 units) TRADE 7005 : Agriculture and Food in International Trade (3 units) |
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| Electives | Courses to the value of 6 units chosen from courses offered in the following postgraduate programs:
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Assessment
Exams, written and oral assignments and investigative projects; includes both group and individual participation.
