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Master of Agricultural Science (with specialisations)

Masters (Coursework)

Advance your agriculture career with the Master of Agricultural Science from Charles Sturt University, offering leadership roles in policy, research, and strategic management across diverse industry contexts.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 - 4 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$36,320 per year

About this course

Overview

Advance your agriculture career with the Master of Agricultural Science (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University. Redirect or enhance your capabilities for a diverse career in the agricultural, agribusiness or sustainability sector.

Prepare for leadership roles in policy, research and strategic management in a wide range of industry contexts. Study online or on campus - the choice is yours.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.
A completed Graduate Certificate in Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent).
A completed Graduate Diploma in Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent).
Relevant Industry experience from the agricultural/business sector of at least 3 years or equivalent knowledge gained through alternate means.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

This course will prepare you for a range of leadership roles in agriculture, including agricultural consultant, agricultural extension officer, or Landcare officer. You could move into advisory, policy or advocacy roles. Work in catchment management, agricultural education and training, executive management, rural counselling, agricultural consultancy, agricultural finance and natural resource management.

Course structure

Essential set (128 pts)Core subjects80 Credit PointsCodeTitleCredit PointsAGS551Agricultural Production and Food Systems8AGS552Sustainable Future Agriculture Systems8AGS553Agricultural Communication for Impact8AGS554Agricultural and Sustainable Development Goals8AGS560Desk-Top Research Critical Analysis8AGS561Advanced Enquiry Methods8AGS600Agricultural Research Dissertation32Specialisation32 Credit Points

Select one (1) specialisation from the following:

Agricultural Business Management
Digital Agriculture
Sustainable Agriculture

Restricted electives16 Credit Points

Select 16 points from the following:

ACC501 - Business Accounting and Finance
ACC549 - Financial Literacy for Decision Makers
AGB410 - Agricultural Marketing
AGB450 - Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
AGB550 - International Agriproduct Trade
AGR595 - Managing Agroecosystems
AHT404 - Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation
AHT423 - Digital Agriculture in Practice
BIO516 - Conservation Biology
CCI551 - Networking and Building Partnerships
ENM443 - Resilience Thinking and Ecologically Sustainable Development
ENM522 - Environmental Assessment and Auditing
GEO503 - Climatology
HRM502 - Human Resource Management
IKC403 - Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
MGM506 - Strategic People Management
MGT501 - Contemporary Management
MGT510 - Strategy and Planning
MGT552 - Leadership and Social Impact
MGT553 - Project Management
MGT580 - Forecasting and Risk Assessment
MGT584 - Leadership in Teams
PSC406 - Summer Cropping System
PSC415 - Soil Management
PSC420 - Water Policy and Management
PSC424 - Advanced Plant Protection
SPA431 - GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations
SPA441 - Remote Sensing 1: Image Data

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

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