AMP80215
Graduate Diploma of Agribusiness
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Qualification Description
This qualification provides a general vocational outcome in agribusiness. It reflects the role of individuals who apply substantial specialised knowledge and skills to the senior managerial and leadership role in an organisation or business area. In these roles, they are required to generate and evaluate complex ideas, and to initiate, design, and execute the major planning, research, design, operational, compliance, and management functions within highly varied or specialised agribusiness contexts. Typically, they would have full responsibility and accountability for the personal output and work of others.
Important Information
Duration
Standard course duration (incl. holidays): 52 weeks
Study duration: 40 weeks / 4 study terms
Holidays: A maximum of 12 weeks spread across the course duration. Holidays cannot be taken at the commencement or at the completion of an enrolment.
Scheduled classes per week: 20 hours, two full days (8 hours) and a half-day (4 hours).
Self-study: 10 hours per study week
Intake Dates
Monthly Intakes
AQF Level
Pre-requisites
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face.
Campus Location and Facilities
Ironwood Institute is located at Level 3, 112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide 5000. The campus is in the heart of Adelaide City Centre, which offers an excellent blend of history, culture, modern lifestyle, and congenial learning environment. The site is well connected by public transport (bus, tram, and train).
The campus hosts five classrooms, admin offices, student support services desk, student kitchen, computer room, student break room, library, separate toilets for male, female & disabled and students meeting room.
Entry Requirements
Ironwood has a minimum level of requirements that students need to meet to enrol in a course(s)
- All students need to be 18 years of age at time of commencement.
- Satisfactory reading, writing, and numeracy skills. If you wish to access subsidised training, you will need to complete the CORE Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) along with an Upfront Assessment of Needs to ascertain if you are suitable to undertake the training.
- Individuals must enter the qualification through one of the following entry points which demonstrate their potential to undertake study at graduate level:
an Advanced Diploma or Diploma qualification relevant to an agrifood industry relevant extensive vocational experience in middle management in an agrifood industry at a skill level commensurate with the AQF level VI attributes and criteria higher education qualification (e.g. Bachelor Degree), with relevant vocational experience in an agrifood industry.
If you have a verified disability/medical condition and require additional support please contact Ironwood Admissions or call 08 8227 0300 before applying to discuss your needs. To be eligible for support you must provide medical documentation to verify your disability/medical condition.
Learning Resources, Tools and Equipment
All learning resources, tools and equipment are provided to students by Ironwood Institute at no additional cost.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Course Type
Course Structure
- Total Units 8
- Core Units 0
- Elective Units 8
Manage financial performance (Elective)
Prepare for and implement change (Elective)
Develop and enhance collaborative partnerships and relationships (Elective)
Initiate and lead applied research (Elective)
Analyse data for business decision making (Elective)
Provide strategic leadership (Elective)
Lead innovative thinking and practice (Elective)
Lead strategic transformation (Elective)
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods include but are not limited to:
- Role Plays
- Observation/Demonstration of Practical Skills
- Case Studies
- Written Reports
- Presentations
- Written/Oral Tests
Qualification
Qualification Pathways
This qualification offers pathways to a Master’s Degree at Australian Universities. This qualification is accepted into numerous Australian universities Master programs. Please refer to Ironwood University Pathways for further details.
Employment Opportunities
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. For those with appropriate work experience, knowledge, and skills gained from this Graduate Diploma can help the candidate to take on the following management positions which include but not limited to:
- General manager/Chief executive officer
- Senior manager
- Export/marketing manager
- Research and development manager
- Processing systems plant manager
- Compliance and systems manager
(Ironwood Institute does not guarantee an employment, migration, licence, or accreditation outcome at the completion of this qualification).
Work-based Training
Not applicable
Work Placement
Fee schedule
Fee schedule
The cost of a course varies according to eligibility for government subsidies and the type of study. Government subsidies are available to residents of South Australia. Students who are not eligible for any subsidies will pay the standard fee.
| Student Category | Admissions fee (AUD) | Tuition (AUD) | Total (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic student | $500 | $24,500 | $25,000 |
Please check your eligibility for subsidises at https://mytraining.skills.sa.gov.au/training/get-started/check-eligibility
Domestic students are not required to pay more than $1,500.00 tuition fees prior to the start of the course.
Course fees may be subject to change over the duration of your enrolment.
Please note that this is the standard fee information. students are encouraged to contact the Institute for current specials and scholarships and bursaries.
For detail information on Ironwood’s policies on refund, deferment, suspension and cancellation please visit relevant policies page.
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