Master of Agricultural Sciences (MC-AGSC) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this course students should be able to:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen specialisation – Agribusiness, Animal Science, Crop & Soil Sciences, Food Sustainability or Agricultural Innovation & Extension
• Interpret, critically analyse and evaluate data generated through research activities in order to effectively understand and implement improved agricultural systems
• Demonstrate familiarity with advanced research topics and practical applications within the disciplines of agricultural science, and develop the skills necessary to plan and execute an independent piece of research and communicate the impact of this work
• Develop an understanding of problem solving and research methodologies and demonstrate personal accountability by applying solutions to diverse challenges facing agricultural systems
• Investigate and apply innovative approaches to the contemporary, interdisciplinary 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, with the cognitive, technical and creative skills necessary to communicate the information to a specialist and non-specialist audience.

Generic skills

• Critical thinking: The ability to think independently and critically 
• Communication: The ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally 
• Teamwork: The ability to work effectively with others as part of a team. 
• Analysis: The ability to derive, interpret and analyse social, technical or economic information from primary and other sources. 
• Innovation: The ability to apply skills and knowledge in a creative and novel way. 
• Problem solving: The ability to identify and solve problems 

Graduate attributes