Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to: 

1. Identify, analyse and evaluate knowledge, skills, behaviours and attributes required to develop and enhance career opportunities in Agribusiness
2. Describe the application of business concepts for contemporary agriculture
3. Use cognitive, creative and technical skills to enable agribusiness to be agile and adaptable in digital and innovative landscapes

With interest growing in where food and other primary products are grown and produced, customers are keen to build relationships with their producers and learn about where their products come from. This provides new and innovative retail and marketing opportunities for the agribusiness industry to benefit from, with the farm-to-household trend like farmers markets, online shopping and home delivery.

Whether you’re just starting out in the industry or looking to upskill and progress in your current position, studying agribusiness will open you up to an exciting array of career pathways. You might find yourself working in a primary product business, such as horticulture, aquaculture, pharmaceuticals, or wineries, or in other non-production roles such as consultancy, business advisory, transport, retail or distribution.

For those already working in agriculture, this program can help you upskill and progress to more advanced managerial or leadership roles in your workplace.

By completing the Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness you will also have the opportunity to transition into further study, with full credit towards an Associate Degree in Agribusiness.

Higher education via OUA

Successful completion of one OUA open access subject of study at the equivalent AQF level, unless otherwise specified.

Higher education

• Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one subject of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points) at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level subjects completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any subjects, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
• Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).

Secondary education

Completed the TCE or an equivalent qualification.

VET studies

Successful completion of Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.

Work and Life

Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.

Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this program.

The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.

The Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness aims to prepare graduates to become dynamic, creative and adaptable practitioners with the skills and knowledge to ensure that the business of agriculture is profitable and sustainable in a modern economic climate.

On completion of this qualification, graduates will be able to:

• apply business concepts in contemporary agricultural practice

• commence employment or enhance career opportunities

• transition into further study, leadership and management

The Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness is distinct in its authentic learning approach, utilising applied, blended, and online interaction with students to develop knowledge and skills in their chosen field of study. This integrated approach applies an array of experiential education opportunities such as case studies, simulated work environments, and data-driven decision-making. Students will be able to situate this work within the not for profit, profit and/or government sectors. Student learning will be measured via a schedule of assessment tasks which exemplify authenticity and enable students to evidence their learning in their own Practice Manual.

Recommended Study Pattern

For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended.

Completion of 4 subjects from the schedule below:

• 3 core subjects
  • TAS-ZAB111 Agribusiness Management
  • TAS-ZAB116 Value Chain Management in Agribusiness
  • TAS-ZAB119 Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management
• Elective: select 1 subject from the following:
  • TAS-ZAA132 Managing People
  • TAS-ZAA133 Business Finance
  • TAS-ZAB126 E-agribusiness, Technology and Innovation
  • TAS-ZPP102 Industry Skills in Practice

Award Requirements

Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 0.5-1 year from commencement.