University of Queensland
Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
Develop a keen market focus, commercial awareness and an innovative and international outlook to succeed in the food and fibre industries.
Course overview
The Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness targets recent graduates in business, agriculture or rural science, as well as established professionals seeking to enhance management skills or pivot careers into agribusiness. The one-year curriculum delivers advanced, specialised knowledge in agribusiness management, complemented by essential business and communication skills. Academics and industry experts provide actionable insights into contemporary challenges, including sustainability, globalisation, food security and international trade. Participants examine how agribusinesses in diverse contexts address global opportunities and challenges, while exploring all facets of the supply chain to collaborate effectively with small- and large-scale producers, processors, transporters, financial institutions and Australian and international retailers in delivering high-quality, affordable products.
Graduates emerge with a market-oriented focus, commercial awareness, innovative thinking, a global perspective and the technical expertise required for roles in the food and fibre industries, often securing swift employment in managerial, administrative or research positions. The Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness also serves as a pathway to the master's program.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness, you must complete 16 units comprising:
GDipAgribus Core Foundational Courses
Complete two units for all of the following:
- Agribusiness Planning and Management (two units)
GDipAgribus Flexible Foundational Courses
Complete exactly four units from the following:
- Sustainable Food Supply Chains (two units)
- Applied Market Research (two units)
- Commodities, Futures and Options (two units)
GDipAgribus Field of Study
Complete zero to one Field of Study from the following:
- Rural Development (eight units)
GDipAgribus Program Elective Courses
Complete two to ten units from the following:
- Agrifood Strategy and Competitiveness (two units)
- Agribusiness Value Chain Management (two units)
- Agribusiness Investment Project Appraisal (two units)
- Commodities, Futures and Options (two units)
- Advanced Research Methodologies (two units)
- Accounting (two units)
- Emerging Issues in Plant and Animal Bioscience (two units)
- Agricultural and Resource Policy (two units)
- Statistics for Business and Economics (two units)
- Graduate Research Topic (two units)
- Leadership in Rural Industries and Communities (two units)
- Global Challenges in Agriculture (two units)
- International Agricultural Development (two units)
- Effective Stakeholder Engagement (two units)
Entry requirements
To be eligible for entry, you'll need:
- A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline or;
- Have completed post-secondary studies and/or have two years full-time equivalent, relevant work experience.
You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous degree.
Relevant work experience
Relevant work experience means work:
- In managerial or supervisory roles in any agribusiness firm along the agrifood supply chain or;
- In any other profession where you’ve built a portfolio demonstrating your agribusiness expertise.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Your previous studies can be credited towards your postgraduate studies, provided they meet the relevant course requirements.
If you receive an offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken prior learning, you may be eligible to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning. The procedure is governed by the university's Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Contact the university for more details.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Agribusiness Manager
- Agribusiness Researcher
- Agribusiness Banker
- Commodity Trader
- Export Trader
- Sales and Marketing Professional
- Supply Chain Manager
- Property Manager
- Agricultural Economist
- Export Marketing Officer
- Logistics Manager
- Farm Manager
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2026: $9,835 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 16 units (normally eight courses) per semester or year.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per the course you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.