Master of Agribusiness overview
A master’s degree in agribusiness will provide you with the relevant knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an increasingly sophisticated and complex field. Completion of a master’s degree typically takes one and a half year of full-time study and up to three years if taken part-time. Online study options are also available making agribusiness study accessible to all.
Coursework masters
Master’s by coursework in agribusiness will help students develop general agribusiness management skills and an understanding of the global agribusiness industry.
Research masters
Master’s by research in agribusiness is an in-depth research and study program that provides students a much deeper understanding into a particular field of agribusiness they find interest in. Having a research masters will also make you qualified to pursue a PhD or a career in academia.
Employment options
Earning a master’s degree could significantly improve your employment prospects in the agribusiness sector, such as food production, farming, public and private sector, marketing and retail sales.
Scholarships and funding
Many scholarships for agribusiness are available provided you meet the eligibility criteria set by the university. You can also browse hundreds of scholarships using our search tool here.
Austudy is also available for many master’s degree provided you meet certain criteria. You may check with your university if you are eligible to this. Alternatively, if you’re 24 and below, you may still qualify for Youth Allowance.
Prerequisites and selection process
Prior to enrolling in a Master of Agribusiness, most universities will require students to have studied and successfully completed an undergraduate degree in a related discipline. Honours degrees and professional experience are also factors in the selection process for some universities.