Graduate Certificate
The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture is the first award level of a fully articulated program which gives qualified applicants the opportunity for study at a higher level in agriculture related disciplines - Master of Science in Agriculture.
The program is designed as a professional development course in areas relevant to agriculture. The flexibility of the program gives students the opportunity to gain fundamental skills from foundation units in Agricultural areas or broaden and develop their professional knowledge and management skills in a chosen area of study.
All majors can be studied only on a part-time basis unless a program of study has been approved by the course co-ordinator.
A candidate shall:
(a) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification from a recognised University; or
(b) hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor qualification in a relevant discipline*.
*Relevant disciplines include, but are not limited to:
Agribusiness
Agriculture
Agricultural Economics
Animal Science
Botany
Rural Science
Zoology
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
The Graduate Certificate in Agriculture is an intensive course and is designed to provide candidates with the opportunity to broaden or develop their professional knowledge and management skills in their chosen area of study.