Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness

During this course you will:

1. Access some of the best animal and agricultural facilities in the Southern Hemisphere across more than 1,000 hectares of subtropical farmland.
2. Benefit from regular exposure to practising managers and their businesses through a hands-on approach to learning.
3. Gain exposure to the latest technological advancements in agriculture through practicals and industry engagement.

Agribusiness is the study of consumers, retailers, marketers, and primary producers - and the business of keeping the chain working profitably. 

This program meets the needs of three groups of professionals: those working in agribusiness who wish to upgrade their management skills; those wishing to redirect their careers into agribusiness; and new graduates in either business or agricultural/rural science wishing to add to their employment prospects. 

Students have opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills and practice; to develop their careers; and to deliver better and more profitable outcomes for Australian agribusiness. Students learn to locate, interpret, synthesise and apply information from a variety of sources. Graduates demonstrate a high level of specialised knowledge of agribusiness management, and business and communication skills associated with selected areas of study.

Recommended study pattern

The Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness is a 1 year course for a part-time student. Each year consists of 2 Study Periods, also known as semesters. The recommended study pattern consists of 3 core subjects and 1 elective subject, with 2 to be completed in your first study period and 2 in your second.

Award requirements

To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness, students must satisfactorily complete a program of study consisting of 4 subjects.

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Indicative total fee $5,405

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To be eligible for entry, you'll need:

• A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, or
• 2 years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

Relevant work experience means work:

• in any agribusiness firm along the agrifood supply chain, or
• in any other profession where you’ve built a portfolio demonstrating your agribusiness expertise.

All applicants must satisfy the UQ English language proficiency requirements for admission.

If you've completed previous study, you may be eligible to receive credit for – or exemption from – certain subjects in a UQ program.