University of Queensland
Master of Agribusiness Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Master's
Apply agribusiness management, marketing and investment principles to analyse agricultural markets and food supply chains, with flexible external study options supporting professional development in the global food and agriculture sectors.
Course overview
The University of Queensland's Master of Agribusiness is designed for graduates and professionals looking to advance their understanding of agricultural business management, food systems and international markets. Available through external study, the program offers a flexible way to explore commercial and operational challenges across the agricultural sector while developing skills in business analysis and strategic decision-making.
You'll study agribusiness strategy, marketing, investment appraisal and value chain management, alongside agricultural development and sustainability. Through research methodologies and project-based learning, you'll investigate issues affecting agricultural industries, including food security, globalisation and environmental change. Elective options allow you to explore topics such as agricultural policy, stakeholder engagement and sustainable business practices, or specialise in Rural Development.
The program can be completed in two years of full-time study or the part-time equivalent with a 1.5-year pathway available to eligible applicants with relevant prior learning. External study allows you to engage with course materials and research activities without regular campus-based attendance. You'll complete compulsory research-related studies and may choose an industry placement of up to 160 hours, subject to course requirements. Graduates may pursue opportunities in agribusiness management, agricultural finance, commodity trading and related sectors.
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
26th July, 2027
What you will study
At UQ, a unit represents the value of individual courses that contribute to the total unit requirements of a program. Most UQ courses have a value of two units, though some may vary depending on the program or course structure.
To earn the Master of Agribusiness, you must successfully complete 32 units, as detailed below. Unless otherwise noted, each course is worth two units.
The course structure below is based on the two-year pathway. Students eligible for the 1.5-year pathway complete 24 units of study, with eight units recognised as approved prior learning and/or work experience. The shorter pathway does not require the foundational courses.
Complete eight units from all of the following:
- Agribusiness Planning & Management
- Sustainable Food Supply Chains
- Applied Market Research
- Commodities, Futures & Options
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Entry requirements vary depending on whether you apply for the two-year or 1.5-year pathway.
Two-year pathway
To be eligible for this course, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline.
- A graduate certificate or graduate diploma in agribusiness.
- Successful completion of at least three years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, with a formal pathway to the Master of Agribusiness.
1.5-year pathway
Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in business or marketing.
- Successful completion of at least 3.5 years of study towards an approved qualification at an overseas partner institution, including research requirements, with a formal pathway to the Master of Agribusiness.
Minimum GPA
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 4.5 on UQ's 7-point scale in their previous qualification. Previous qualifications and experience are assessed by UQ.
English language requirements
Applicants who are required to demonstrate English language proficiency must meet the following requirements:
- IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
- TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition): Overall score of 87, with a minimum of 19 in listening, reading and speaking, and 21 in writing.
- PTE Academic: Overall score of 64, with a minimum of 60 in each communicative skill.
- Cambridge English Scale (CES): Overall score of 176, with a minimum of 169 in each component.
- Bridging English (BE): Minimum overall grade of 4, with at least a C in each macro skill.
The Occupational English Test (OET) is not accepted.
Other ways of meeting English language requirements may be available. Contact the university for further information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants with relevant previous qualifications or work experience may be eligible for the 1.5-year pathway, which includes eight units of approved recognised prior learning. This reduces the number of units students are required to complete at UQ from 32 to 24. Additional credit or exemptions may be available, subject to UQ's assessment of prior study and relevant experience.
Contact the university for further information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Graduates may pursue career opportunities in roles such as:
- Agribusiness manager
- Commodity trader
- Agribusiness researcher
- Export marketing officer
- Biosecurity field officer
- Farm management consultant
- Agribusiness banker
- Agribusiness analyst
- Export trader
- Agricultural economist
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 units) per 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.