The Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness is an ideal steppingstone for those currently working in the dairy industry who wish to improve their management and leadership. Whether you're aiming to bring innovation to your current role or re-enter the industry, this course provides an essential foundation for senior and strategic decision-making positions. In this online post graduate course you will study Dairy Management designed to enhance your business skills, from operational and technical abilities, to farm management and business strategy.

Created in partnership with Dairy Australia, this course has been developed under the guidance of national industry steering committees for the dairy sector. Your studies will include the development of a business plan relevant to either growing your business or consolidating it after a period of growth. You will also study a wide range of topics essential to agribusiness operations including leadership, management, finance, marketing and agriculture. And long after you’ve graduated, you’ll be rewarded by the networks you build during the course.

Learning Outcomes: 1 Evaluate production and performance data within an agricultural or horticultural business to make timely, prudent and informed decisions. 2 Assess current business operations and performance strategies to ensure long-term profitability and sustainability in agricultural or horticultural businesses. 3 Develop creative and strategic solutions to dynamic agricultural or horticultural business operation challenges 4 Explain internal business operations and industry wide matters to diverse audiences. 5 Lead self and others effectively within relevant professional, ethical and legal frameworks for sustainable business enterprise.

Career outcomes: Graduation from this degree can provide opportunities to advance your career in the agribusiness industry, or accelerate your business success as a manager, second-in-charge or owner. Your previous qualification and experience within the agricultural sector, combined with a Graduate Diploma, will allow you to unlock career growth in senior management or expand into running your own business. Graduates can proficiently lead a team, conduct field work, undertake market research, confidently drive sales and liaise better with suppliers and/ or customers. Potential types of employers: Upstream of the farm: suppliers of seed, fertiliser, chemicals, machinery, stockfeed, labour, finance, business advisory, transport, consultancy, and specialist services such as harvesting contractors. Primary production: cropping, horticulture, animal based enterprises, aquaculture, pharmaceuticals, wineries, farm-based tourism. Downstream of the farm: processors and value-adders, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, transport and storage operations, logistics, consultants.