Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Sciences (GD-AGSC) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Completing this course will:

• Enable students to explore the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets at an advanced level
• Provide students with a sound foundation in the scientific principles and analytical skills behind improved agricultural production systems and their sustainability
• Introduce students to advanced research topics and practical applications within the disciplines of agricultural science
• Introduce students to industrial applications of agricultural science and the commercial outcomes
• Develop students' critical understanding of environmental, economic, social and ethical factors related to plant and animal-derived food and fibre production in Australia and globally

Generic skills

In this course, students will:

• Be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the interdisciplinary field of agricultural science
• Develop an understanding of problem solving and research methodologies and demonstrate personal accountability by applying solutions to diverse challenges facing agricultural systems, and
• Investigate and apply innovative approaches to the contemporary, interdisciplinary management of commercial agricultural systems

Graduate attributes

Graduates from the Postgraduate Diploma program will possess attributes that will ensure they can either find employment in the public or private sectors related to a wide range of agricultural production, environmental, economics, bioresearch and service industries, and community organisations concerned with public good, or continue into further postgraduate programs of study.