Course Overview

About This Course

Australia is a world leader in sustainable agriculture and production of food and fibre. Inadequate production and uneven distribution of food has lately become a high priority global concern regarding food security. This, coupled with changing global norms reflected in World Trade Organisation (WTO) rulings, increased global competitiveness, and more recently the COVID-19 pandemic invites a tremendous need for professional courses in Agribusiness, and makes it one of the most challenging and exciting sectors to be in. Globally, there is a severe a shortage of agribusiness professionals. The Leaders Institute's MBA (Agribusiness) is ideally placed to prepare professionals in the field of Agribusiness. A field as vast and important as agribusiness has wide range of career prospects. The Leaders Institute MBA in Agribusiness will help students to reap satisfying employment outcomes and make valuable contributions to the sector, given its challenges and opportunities. This course emphasises participating in advancements and management of agribusiness. The focus is on the sustainability and the knowledge acquired by the graduate revolves around the business of agriculture 'from farm to fork'. The topics involved explore the innovative strategies that can be employed to achieve the objective of sustainable food and fibre production, processing, and distribution. The MBA (Agribus) is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in careers with agricultural input supply, agricultural production, commodity assembly and processing, agricultural marketing organizations, and agricultural technology. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills, that will make them market- and-business ready to work in small and large businesses in the functions of agribusiness management. Graduates will also be equipped to be self-employed and to establish their own businesses and employ others. The course encourages all graduates to be advocates of lifelong learning and ethical practice through membership of professional associations and industry peak bodies. The objective of the course is to transform the students into graduates who are competent professional agribusiness managers across the value chain that spans from 'farm to fork', across scales from the local community to global market.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

6 Fetherstone Street, Bankstown, NSW 2200

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Completion of an AQF Level 7 or above higher education qualification (or overseas equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0 point scale) in Agriculture, Food, Business, Management, or IT/ICT; OR
Completion of an AQF Level 7 or above higher education qualification (or overseas equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 4.5 (using a 7.0 point scale) in any field AND a minimum two years' professional experience in a managerial position.
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) of 6.5, with a score of not less than 6.0 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.
Supporting documentation for relevant work experience includes: certified copies of relevant qualifications or micro-credentials completed, if relevant; a current CV demonstrating relevant work experience, including managerial or leadership experience of people or projects; two current, signed references that are work related; and a Statement of Intent outlining the motivation to study, previous education, employment history, and how this course can assist in career aspiration or progression.
Alternative admission pathways are also open for educationally disadvantaged applicants and for First Nations Peoples applicants, assessed on a case-by-case basis with RPL, professional accreditations, and the provision of a portfolio of work.
Credit for previous learning may be obtained through the process of articulation, credit transfer, and RPL or a combination of these processes.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Career pathways may include but are not limited to: Farm management, Agribusiness management, Agriculture and resource economy, Sales and marketing of agribusiness input and outputs, Rural banking and rural finance, Agricultural consultancy service, Research centres, Government and non-government organisations including government departments and research establishments, universities, industry marketing and research organisations, representative and peak bodies, and multilateral agencies.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Professional Body

Agricultural Industry Body / AgriFutures

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

BC400

Communication and Media Management

EC400

Agribusiness Economics and Finance

MG401

Leadership in Agribusiness

MK400

Agribusiness Marketing

AC400

Agribusiness Accounting

AP501

Food, Fibre, and Protein

EC501

International Economic Development

IM401

Introduction to Agroinformatics

MG502

Agribusiness Strategic Management

RS501

Research Methodology

AB500

Agribusiness Capstone

MG501

Value Chain Management in Agribusiness

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the total course fees for the MBA (Agribusiness)?

The total course fees are AUD $50,000 for international students (with tuition per unit at AUD $3,125 and a non-refundable deposit of AUD $500) and AUD $40,000 for domestic students (with tuition per unit at AUD $2,500 and a one-time non-refundable application fee of AUD $500).

How many credit points are required to complete the Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)?

To qualify for the award of Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness), a student shall accrue an aggregate of at least 160 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core units. This comprises 120 credit points of core units and 40 credit points of elective units.

What is the structure of the MBA (Agribusiness) course?

The course is structured over four semesters across two years, with each semester consisting of 12 teaching weeks, plus one review week and one exam week. Year 1 Semester 1 covers Communication and Media Management, Agribusiness Economics and Finance, Leadership in Agribusiness, and Agribusiness Marketing. Year 1 Semester 2 covers Agribusiness Accounting, Food, Fibre, and Protein, International Economic Development, and Introduction to Agroinformatics. Year 2 Semester 1 includes Agribusiness Strategic Management, Research Methodology, and two electives. Year 2 Semester 2 includes Agribusiness Capstone, Value Chain Management in Agribusiness, and two electives.

What are the English language requirements for admission?

Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require an International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) score of 6.5, with a score of not less than 6.0 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent.

What learning outcomes can graduates of the MBA (Agribusiness) expect?

Graduates will synthesise and apply knowledge including research principles and methods for managerial decision making in agribusiness; demonstrate integration of modern business decisions and information technology; develop entrepreneurial capabilities; demonstrate highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, autonomy, critical thinking, and creativity; create innovative solutions for complex agribusiness management issues; develop capabilities to become leaders with a commitment to integrity, ethics, and social purpose; apply principles of sustainability to agribusiness practices; and benchmark best management practices to understand agribusiness locally and globally.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $75,000 to $100,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $100,000 to $130,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $130,000 to $175,000 per year

Career Paths

Management ConsultantGeneral ManagerOperations ManagerStrategy ManagerFinance Manager

Key Skills

Strategic thinking and business planningFinancial analysis and budgetingLeadership and people managementMarketing strategy and brand managementData analysis and evidence-based decision making

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