Both 1st year and 2nd years of the course curriculum are underpinned by two major study tours, the first each year taking in many parts of Victoria, New South Wales or South Australia and the second at the end of August often internationally. International tours have in the past been conducted to New Zealand, China, Indonesia, and Singapore and Malaysia.
There are no subject pre-requisites for entry into the Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) program. You are required to meet the entry requirements and be interviewed before an offer will be made.
If you’re unsure, please call the student services office on 03 5247 2911 to discuss.
There are no subject pre-requisites for entry into the Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) program. You are required to meet the entry requirements and be interviewed before an offer will be made.
If you’re unsure, please call the student services office on 03 5247 2911 to discuss.
- Our extensive reputation and network within the industry.
- Our flexible approach to education, allowing students to complete their degree at their own pace without undue pressure.
- We care about education, not indoctrination, providing a balanced and inclusive learning experience.
- Our commitment to excellent customer service, providing support and assistance to students throughout their academic journey.
- Experts in agriculture are in high demand due to the industry’s growing importance.
- The field of agriculture studies is becoming increasingly popular among students.
- Agribusiness provides a stable and secure career path with a high demand for professionals.
- Agribusiness jobs offer competitive salaries and benefits packages.
- You can become an agricultural entrepreneur.
- You can work with the latest technological advancements and insights in agriculture.
At Marcus Oldham, we offer various pathways for admission to our postgraduate program, including for those who haven’t completed a Bachelor’s degree.
If you don’t have a Bachelor’s degree, you can still apply if you can demonstrate your relevant experience in agriculture, agribusiness, or a related industry, as well as your completion of professional development courses.
We encourage you to schedule a call with our postgraduate team to discuss your specific situation and determine whether our program is the right fit for you.
There are no subject pre-requisites for entry into the Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management. You are required to meet the entry requirements and be interviewed before an offer will be made.
If you’re unsure, click here to book a call to discuss entry into the Advanced Diploma of Equine Management.
Marcus Oldham College is spread across 500 acres on the outskirts of Geelong, near the Great Ocean Road and just one-hour from Melbourne.
For the Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management course there are extensive facilities that include but are not limited to:
- Private indoor arena with 24 hour access for students
- Outdoor sand arena
- Undercover round yard
- Two stables
- Hot and cold wash-bays
- College float
- Horse crushes
- Large paddocks
You can view some of the facilities on our virtual tour by clicking here.
Yes! There a number of scholarships available. View them here.
Yes, however applicants that have not completed Year 12 or equivalent qualification will have to demonstrate significant post-secondary school experience during their application and interview.
We encourage you to speak with the course director by submitting an enquiry here.
Students from 2023 onwards are required to have 12 months employment experience between completing year 12 or equivalent and enrolling in the course
If you are in Year 12 currently and want to study in 2026, you can apply after you receive your year 12 results as long as you plan to have a year out in industry. Each applicant will be interviewed and their application assessed using a ranking scale based on a combination of academic results, work experience and the interview. A provisional offer may be made dependant on the successful completion of year 12, the submission of results and your plans for your year of industry experience.
If you would like to discuss entry into the Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management or anything about the course, please book a call here.
You can apply for entry into the 2025 Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management now.
Places are in the course are limited and those who apply after all the spots have been filled will be put on a wait list in the event a place opens up.
We encourage students to apply as soon as possible if they intend to study so they do not miss out on a place in the course or the on-campus accommodation.
You can apply online here.
The postgraduate units are delivered 100% online via a Learning Management System called D2L. You can individually tailor a study plan to include a combination of part-time and full-time study, and the flexibility to choose the order in which units are taken.
Full details on the courses and units offered can be found on the website. New students will be requested to complete the compulsory core units (CMI502 and ASA501) in the first four units of study, regardless of whether they are enrolled in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master course.
The postgraduate program has several enrolment intakes that align with the Trimesters.
For the 2024 Academic year, the dates are as follows:
Trimester 1 – 2024
Application closing date: 15/01/2024
Census & Fees due: 28/02/2024
Trimester 2 – 2024
Application closing date: 06/05/2024
Census & Fees due: 05/06/2024
Trimester 3 – 2024
Application closing date: 05/08/2024
Census & Fees due: 11/09/2024
Please email courses@marcusoldham.vic.edu.au or call +61 3 5247 2911 to discuss any of the above
The enrolment process requires you to submit a copy of your curriculum vitae and certified transcript of results to the Director Postgraduate studies. To complete the eligibility process you will also need to answer some questions and do a brief phone interview.
Do I need to have previously studied agriculture/agribusiness subjects for the postgraduate program?
Whilst eligibility for the postgraduate program is preferably a bachelor degree level, it is not mandatory to have previous study in agriculture or agribusiness. However, an understanding of Australian agriculture/ finance /business is beneficial.
Equine Management students are provided with paddock agistment with supplementary hay, for one horse. The additional costs associated with farriery, dentistry, veterinary and hard feed, are to be borne by the student. If a student cannot bring a horse, the College will lease a horse to the student for the year at a nominal rate. Equine students might also be able to seek reimbursement for some event entry costs by agreement with the course Director.
Upon enrolling, students are provided with a student handbook that covers procedures for reassessments and re-enrolments. There are fees associated with reassessment and re-enrolment.
The fees charged for postgraduate units are based on the distance delivery model. Marcus Oldham is committed to finding ways to better engage students with the College, with other students and with industry. Workshops, where offered, help achieve some of that richer learning but usually incur some additional cost. That cost is passed on to the relevant students. Marcus Oldham is committed to providing these opportunities in a cost-effective manner.
The Commonwealth government funds university places for part of the cost of delivering the course. The student is expected to contribute to the cost of the course as well and this is known as the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS). A student may defer their HECS using the Commonwealth Higher Education Loan Program HELP. This is known as HECS-HELP. As Marcus Oldham receives no government funding there are no Commonwealth Supported places and students pay full fees with the opportunity to access FEE-HELP.
A standard payment schedule will be forwarded to students studying on campus. Any variations to that payment plan need to be agreed by the Deputy Principal. Students studying units in Distance study mode will generally need to pay their fees upfront at enrolment or use FEE-HELP.
FEE-HELP is only available for tuition fees. The election as to what portion of the tuition fees a student wishes to place on FEE-HELP must be made prior to the Census Date for each period.
In the 2nd year of the Agriculture program, the student is engaged in full-time employment with an approved employer. The negotiation of salary and conditions is between the employer and the student. All other practical/industry placements that range between two weeks and ten weeks for the various programs are usually without payment although some employers will make a nominal payment. Quite often these placements provide an opportunity for future employment.
FEE-HELP is a Commonwealth government program available to Australian residents for any of the Marcus programs. There are a limited number of eligibility rules and you should refer to the government FEE-HELP website for current eligibility. Generally, FEE-HELP is not available to student visa holders.
Students should allow for their social costs, phone and computer or tablet devices, fuel for their car and membership of the student body. The amount of these costs will vary between students and how they conduct themselves. Being part of student life is one of the great features of coming to Marcus. Students should allow for some expenditure in this area.
Marcus Oldham will incorporate all of its charges in the tuition and residential fee, however, the student body often runs social events, organises year group clothing and magazine and has a membership fee. Expenses such as these are not compulsory although most students will want to take part in student life and its associated costs.