Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness at UNE?
Demand for agribusiness professionals continues to grow. This course provides students with the opportunity to enhance or develop their competencies in key multi-disciplinary agribusiness content areas. It is designed for both candidates with an agribusiness background wishing to enhance their skills and candidates seeking to gain employment in the agribusiness sector.
Career Opportunities
Examples include positions in small, medium and large agribusiness companies; banking, finance and insurance services sectors; business and market analysis; commodity trading; policy analysis; primary production; sales; government departments and international agencies.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
1 Trimester Full-time
Up to 2 years Part-time
FEES
Full Fee
2017 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off Campus
Trimester 2, Off Campus
Trimester 3, Off Campus
Official Abbreviation | GradCertAgBus | ||||||||||||
Course Type | Postgraduate | ||||||||||||
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Fees | Full Fee | ||||||||||||
Total Credit Points | 24 | ||||||||||||
Entry Requirements | A candidate shall: (a) hold an AQF Level 7 qualification; or (b) have at least three years relevant work experience. Applicants admitted under rule (b) must submit a referee report from an employer or senior colleague plus a resume. |
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Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students may complete work integrated learning and professional skills development (WORK500) with approved agribusiness institutions OR an overseas study tour (OSSE500) during their course. |
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Advanced Standing | Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing. The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 12 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course and were not part of the degree on which admission was based. |
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Academic Colours | Peacock Blue (BCC 120) |
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Further Information |
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Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification; or
(b) have at least three years of relevant work experience.
Applicants admitted under Rule (b) must submit a referee report from an employer or senior colleague plus a resume.
Advanced Standing
Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Advanced Standing.
The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 12 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by UNE and approved for the course and were not part of the degree on which admission was based.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points including at least 18 credit points at 400- or 500-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete the program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure | Credit Points |
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Group 1 Listed Units | 12-24 cps |
Group 2 Listed Units | 0-12 cps |
Total | 24 cps |
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Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness.
Appeals
Candidates are referred to the Academic Assessment Appeals Policy and the Academic Assessment Appeals Procedures.
Course Progression
Candidates are referred to the Course Progression Rule and the Course Progression Procedures.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Rule and the Student Coursework Academic Misconduct Procedures.
Course Aims |
The Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness is designed for professionals seeking to broaden their professional knowledge in key multi-disciplinary content areas within or beyond their current field of employment. |
Learning Outcomes |
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Graduate Attributes |
Knowledge of a DisciplineStudents develop advanced knowledge in the area of agribusiness through lectures, tutorials, readings, online activities and interaction with unit coordinators. Knowledge will be assessed through a variety of assessment tasks such as assignments, examinations and report writing. This course emphasises the use and application of business and economic skills in regional, national and international contexts. A global perspective is important in understanding issues confronting agribusiness and associated industries in continuously changing economic, environmental, social and political environments. Communication SkillsCommunication skills are essential in this course and students will develop both written and oral competency. These communication skills will be taught, practised and assessed in numerous activities including written assignments, report writing, oral presentations, and in-class and online discussions. Problem SolvingStudents will combine discipline knowledge with information literacy skills to develop their adeptness in being able to apply critical thinking to identify problems and to formulate solutions, particularly through the application of advanced discipline knowledge to real-world issues. Information LiteracyStudents will use various forms of media to obtain information and data for written assignments and other assessment tasks. Students will be able to use, critically analyse, interpret, construct and communicate information and data. Ethical Conduct and Social ResponsibilityStudents are taught numerous dimensions of social responsibility in relation to agribusiness practices. Students will be able to acknowlege and respect the viewpoints and ideas of others, behave ethically, and appreciate the importance of the environment and sustainability. Lifelong LearningLifelong learning skills are taught and practised in assessment tasks. The discipline knowledge, information literacy and problem solving skills obtained in this course equip students with the ability to understand, interpret and critically evaluate regional, national and international issues of relevance to agribusiness. Independence and CollaborationStudents will have worked independently and collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group to achieve common goals, solve problems, contribute specialist knowledge and contribute to group performance. |
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