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Master of Agriculture (with specialisations)

Masters (Coursework)

Shape the future of agriculture with the Master of Agriculture (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University. Develop your expertise in natural resources and human and economic factors that impact agricultural sustainability. Choose your specialisation from agricultural business management, digital agriculture, and sustainable agriculture.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 - 3 years full-time

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$36,320 per year

About this course

Overview

Get master's qualified in as little as one and a half years. There is also the option for accelerated completion - contact us to learn more.

While this course is scheduled for 2026, please note that it depends on reaching sufficient enrolment numbers. If the program does not proceed in 2026, it may not be offered in 2027 - so now is the perfect time to take the next step toward your future in agriculture. Apply before 31 January 2026 to secure your place.

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.

Graduate Diploma of Agriculture [Exit point only]
Graduate Certificate in Agriculture [Exit point only]

At Charles Sturt you can create a world worth living in. Let's do it together.

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline related to Agricultural Science or Agribusiness 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.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.

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

There are four jobs in agriculture for every graduate - and 40 per cent of those roles are in cities. So the comprehensive foundation of knowledge and skills you gain in the Master of Agriculture (with specialisations) will provide diverse career opportunities, in Australia and overseas. Prepare for a range of leadership roles in agriculture, including agribusiness manager, agricultural consultant, agricultural extension officer, Landcare officer, and precision extension 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

Course information

The course consists of four core subjects, a specialisation and 32 points of restrictive elective subjects. Students can complete a standard Master course rather than a specialisation by selecting an additional 32 points of restricted elective subjects.

Essential set (96 pts)Core subject32 Credit PointsLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningAGS551Agricultural Production and Food Systems8 credit ptsAGS552Sustainable Future Agriculture Systems8 credit ptsAGS553Agricultural Communication for Impact8 credit ptsAGS554Agricultural and Sustainable Development Goals8 credit ptsSpecialisation64 Credit PointsSpecialisation 32 Credit Points

Select one (1) specialisation from the following:

Legend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningDA0001Digital Agriculture32 credit ptsAB0001Agricultural Business Management32 credit ptsSA0001Sustainable Agriculture32 credit ptsRestricted electives32 Credit Points

Select 32 points from the restricted elective list

Without specialisation64 Credit PointsRestricted electives64 Credit Points

Select 64 points from the restricted elective list, minimum 32 points at level 500

Resstricted electivesLegend:Intensive schoolWorkplace learningACC501Business Accounting and Finance8 credit ptsACC549Financial Literacy for Decision Makers2 credit ptsAGB410Agricultural Marketing8 credit ptsAGB450Agricultural Business Risk and Investment8 credit ptsAGB550International Agriproduct Trade8 credit ptsAGB577Agribusiness Planning16 credit ptsAHT404Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation8 credit ptsAHT423Digital Agriculture in Practice8 credit ptsBIO516Conservation Biology8 credit ptsCCI551Networking and Building Partnerships2 credit ptsENM443Resilience Thinking and Ecologically Sustainable Development8 credit ptsENM522Environmental Assessment and Auditing8 credit ptsGEO503Climatology8 credit ptsHRM502Human Resource Management8 credit ptsIKC403Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities8 credit ptsMGM506Strategic People Management2 credit ptsMGT501Contemporary Management8 credit ptsMGT510Strategy and Planning8 credit ptsMGT552Leadership and Social Impact8 credit ptsMGT553Project Management8 credit ptsMGT580Forecasting and Risk Assessment8 credit ptsMGT584Leadership in Teams8 credit ptsPSC406Summer Cropping System8 credit ptsPSC415Soil Management8 credit ptsPSC420Water Policy and Management8 credit ptsPSC424Advanced Plant Protection8 credit ptsSPA431GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations8 credit ptsSPA441Remote Sensing 1: Image Data8 credit pts

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.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

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