Business

Master of Global Food and Agricultural Business

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus
  • Duration

    2 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    January, May and September
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

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

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    SATAC Code3CM121
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeJanuary, May and September
    Selection Criteria
    Graduate entry


    Higher Education StudyA completed three-year Bachelors degree or equivalent.


    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students1280.0%
    All students15100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS068572B
    IntakeJanuary, May and September
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Tertiary QualificationsRelevant Bachelor degree or equivalent in Economics, Business, Agriculture, Animal Science, Environmental Studies, International Studies with a minimum GPA of 5.0.
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    International students1280.0%
    All students15100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    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
    *Find out more about scholarship rules, terms and conditions.


    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):
    • 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
    *Find out more about scholarship rules, terms and conditions.


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.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. 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.

Example Study Plan

Indicative Study Plan


Core courses to the value of 9 unitsAGRIBUS 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 unitsAGRIBUS 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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