Bachelor of Business (Farm Management) &
Advanced Diploma of Farm Business Management

PLEASE NOTE: THIS COURSE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

WHY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT?

The new generation of managers of agricultural businesses will need to set clear and specific goals for their business.  To achieve these goals, they will need advanced financial management and marketing skills.  They will also have to be able to access and use information continually.  Good managers will adopt current technology and be able to manage both people and risk.  Above all, successful managers will be required to have a thorough understanding of their business and the factors that impact on the performance and viability of that business at both a national and international level.
 

FARM BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Marcus Oldham College offers premium courses in Farm Business Management.

• Advanced Diploma of Farm Business Management - 3 years
• Bachelor of Business (Farm Management) - 3.5 years

Our Farm Business Management Program has been specifically designed for people aiming for professional management positions in all aspects of the rural industry.  Each course recognises that a manager of an agricultural business should possess appropriate business management skills and be well trained in all aspects of management production.  The structure of the course ensures students are no more than 12 months away from the workplace.

The first year of the program is spent at the College learning the principles of farm business management; this is followed by a year of industry experience on a property or rural business.  The third year of study requires students to return to the College where they will learn to apply the analytical and the decision making skills required in managing a farm business. Students successfully completing this year have the option to graduate with an Advanced Diploma of Farm Business Management.

The Bachelor of Business (Farm Management) may be obtained by successfully completing a further six units. These studies can be taken on campus (6 months) or by external study. 

Marcus Oldham College has been producing top level farm and farm business managers since 1962 and recognises that no amount of theoretical learning will substitute for practical experience. Therefore, exciting and intensive national and international study tours feature throughout courses providing students with relevance and example.

COURSE MODULES

The course consists of units and modules within year levels.  Detailed information may be accessed by clicking below.

Course Modules

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Marcus Oldham Farm Business Management graduates have one of the highest employment rates of any similar farm management course in Australia with most having arranged full time employment prior to graduation.

A significant number of Marcus Oldham College Farm Business Management graduates are performing prominently as successful Australian farm managers. Our emphasis on management and our close links with industry ensure outstanding career opportunities for our graduates.

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
• have a strong desire to pursue a successful career in agriculture. 

Access to and Pathways from Marcus Courses (.pdf 34KB)

Interested?

To apply for this course, print the Application Form (.pdf 29KB), or
the Application Form (International Students) (.pdf 35KB)
complete and mail to the address on the form.

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