overview

Designed in consultation with industry leaders within the Agriculture and education professions, this course offers the most relevant, up-to-date information to keep students at the industry forefront. By aligning our theoretical teachings with practical, hands-on experience and case studies, graduates walk away professionally prepared for either a domestic or global position within the workforce.

Course Structure

Our Agriculture program has been designed specifically for those driven towards management positions within the rural industry. Students will learn the ins and outs of managing a farming operation from a business perspective with skills in the following key areas:

• Farm Business Management
• Agricultural Production Systems
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Management
• Information Management
• Sustainable Resource Management
• Agricultural Engineering
• Integrated Management Studies

We also offer extensive national and international study tours to expose students to business procedures from a global perspective. Our international study tours have previously taken place in South East Asia, Argentina, China and New Zealand where students gain insights and experience from progressive Agricultural operators.

Career Opportunities

With an emphasis on management and the advantage of having close links with industry, we ensure outstanding career opportunities for our graduates.
Our Agriculture course has one of the highest employment rates of any similar farm management course in Australia with many of our graduates excelling as dynamic leaders in the industry.
Possible employment opportunities include:

• Managing Family or Corporate Farm Operations
• Managing Horticultural Production Units
• Marketing of Agribusiness Commodities and Products
• Finance and Banking
• Rural Suppliers
• Commodities and Futures Traders
• Managing Producer Groups and Organisations
• Financial Advisors
• Farm Business Consultants
• Stock and Station Agents
• Community Program Facilitators
• Land Agents
• Aquaculture
• Rural Employment Consultants
• Contract Rural Services
• Forestry

entrance

Marcus Oldham College maintains a flexible policy in relation to entrance criteria and judges each applicant on their individual merits.  Ideally applicants will:

• be at least 18 years of age at commencement of study 
• have completed secondary education or equivalent 
• have had a minimum of 12 months full time farming experience after completing Year 12 
• have a strong desire to pursue a successful career in agriculture.

apply

To apply for this course, print the application form below, complete and mail to the address on the form

For further information, complete the online Enquiry or Contact the College directly.