GraduateAgriculture
Master of Agricultural Science
Charles Sturt University, Multi-campus, regional NSW, Australia
About this program
Advance your agriculture career with the Master of Agricultural Science (with specialisations) from Charles Sturt University. Redirect or enhance your capabilities for a diverse career in the agricultural, agribusiness or sustainability sector. Prepare for leadership roles in policy, research and strategic management in a wide range of industry contexts.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
3 terms of coursework
- AGS552Essential set > Core subjects: Sustainable Future Agriculture Systems
- AGS560Desk-Top Research Critical Analysis
- AGS553Agricultural Communication for Impact
- AGS561Advanced Enquiry Methods
- AGS551Agricultural Production and Food Systems
- AGS600Agricultural Research Dissertation
- AGS554Agricultural and Sustainable Development Goals
- SA0001Essential set > Specialisation: Sustainable Agriculture
- AB0001Agricultural Business Management
- DA0001Digital Agriculture
- MGT553Essential set > Restricted electives: Project Management
- PSC424Advanced Plant Protection
- MGT552Leadership and Social Impact
- GEO503Climatology
- BIO516Conservation Biology
- SPA431GIS 1: Geographic Information Science Foundations
- MGT510Strategy and Planning
- AGR595Managing Agroecosystems
- ENM522Environmental Assessment and Auditing
- PSC406Summer Cropping System
- ACC549Financial Literacy for Decision Makers
- MGM506Strategic People Management
- AGB450Agricultural Business Risk and Investment
- SPA441Remote Sensing 1: Image Data
- IKC403Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
- PSC415Soil Management
- ACC501Business Accounting and Finance
- AGB550International Agriproduct Trade
- MGT501Contemporary Management
- MGT584Leadership in Teams
- ENM443Resilience Thinking and Ecologically Sustainable Development
- PSC420Water Policy and Management
- AGB410Agricultural Marketing
- AHT423Digital Agriculture in Practice
- CCI551Networking and Building Partnerships
- AHT404Climate Change Impacts, Mitigation and Adaptation
- MGT580Forecasting and Risk Assessment
- HRM502Human Resource Management
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Agricultural ScientistANZSCO 234112
On both MLTSSL and ROL, so it supports 189/190/491 generally and gets an extra boost through the Skilled Work Regional (491) pathway if you study or work regionally.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Agricultural ConsultantANZSCO 234111
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via VETASSESS assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by VETASSESS
VeterinarianANZSCO 234711
On both MLTSSL and ROL, supporting 189/190/491 with a further boost through regional nomination. Needs registration with a state veterinary board, assessed nationally by the Australasian Veterinary Boards Council. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australasian Veterinary Boards Council (AVBC)
Agricultural EngineerANZSCO 233912
On MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting the points-tested 189, 190, and 491 as well as the employer-sponsored 482 and 186, via an Engineers Australia skills assessment.
Assessed by Engineers Australia
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
- A completed Bachelor Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider. OR - A completed Graduate Certificate in Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent). OR - A completed Graduate Diploma in Agriculture from a University or other tertiary education provider (or equivalent) OR - Relevant Industry experience from the agricultural/business sector of at least 3 years or equivalent knowledge gained through alternate means Offerings: All
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