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

Intended learning outcomes

Completing this course will:

• Describe the interdisciplinary nature of agricultural crop, food and fibre production and markets at an advanced level
• Apply scientific principles and analytical skills to improve agricultural production systems and their sustainability
• Demonstrate familiarity with advanced research topics and practical applications within the disciplines of agricultural science
• Investigate innovative approaches to the contemporary management of commercial agricultural systems
• Demonstrate a 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 Graduate 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.