Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Sciences (GC-AGSC) // Course structure

Course structure

The program comprises of one core subject (12.5 credit points), one specialisation core subject (12.5 credit points) and two elective subjects (25 credit points)

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Specialisations

If you are considering continuing onto the Master of Agricultural Sciences, you should note that there are five specialisations

• Agribusiness
• Animal Science
• Crop Science
• Food Sustainability
• Agricultural Innovation and Extension

You should determine which specialisation you wish to undertake, especially if you are considering progressing to further study as some subjects could be a pre-requisite for other subjects within the Masters. Choose your specialisation core subject and elective subjects to suit your chosen specialisation.

Core Subject

All students are required to take this core subject;

Discipline Core Subjects

Students must select ONE discipline core subject. The following subjects are recommended for specific disciplines:

• Agribusiness - Choose AGRI90013 Financial Management for Agribusiness (Please note that AGRI90013 is a pre-requisite subject for AGRI90016 Managing Risk at Masters level)
• Animal Science - Choose ANSC90004 Monogastric Science
• Crop Production - No specifically recommended subject. Please discuss options with course coordinator
• Food Sustainability- Choose AGRI90057 Climate Change: Agric. Impacts & Adaptation
• Agricultural Innovation and Extension - Choose AGRI90092 Agricultural Advisory Practice and Theory

Elective Subjects

Students should choose their remaining 25 credit points from the following elective subject choices:

Last updated: 12 November 2021