University of New England
Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
The course puts emphasis on the use and application of business and economic skills in agriculture and primary production in regional, national and international contexts.
Course overview
Agriculture and food production present a unique set of challenges for business people who work in the area, such as climate change, sustainability, food safety and security, and globalisation.
Through UNE's Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness, you will develop specialist skills and knowledge that will complement your experience, equipped you to tackle the issues that affect food and agricultural production. Skilled agribusiness graduates are in demand in the workplace — you'll be positioned to take advantage of the opportunities.
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
28th February, 2026
30th June, 2026
30th October, 2026
What you will study
To qualify for the award, a candidate must pass units worth 24 credit points, including at least 18 credit points at the 400—or 500-level. Each unit is worth six credit points.
Complete the following units:
- Farm and Resource Management
- Agribusiness: Issues and Principles
- Case Studies in Agribusiness
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
This course is offered under two admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a bachelor's qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under standard entry.
Rule B: You have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant professional experience.
Relevant professional experience includes a position of responsibility in any agricultural or industry organisation/business. Relevant fields of experience include but are not limited to, the following:
- Agriculture
- Economics
- Finance
- Business
- Management
English language requirements
You may be required to show how you satisfy the English language requirements for this course. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you are admitted into this course and believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your study within the last 10 years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
The maximum amount of Advanced Standing that can be granted for this course is 12 CP.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
UNE’s Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness builds on your existing experience and qualifications to prepare you for more specialist positions in food and agribusiness industries, such as:
- Agribusiness banking
- Government departments and bureaus
- Industry bodies such as Meat and Livestock Australia
- Agribusiness firms
- Grain trading
- Investment banking
Learning outcomes
- Demonstrate specialised knowledge of agribusiness disciplinary concepts within selected areas of study.
- Identify, critically evaluate and synthesise relevant information drawn from a range of sources.
- Apply critical reasoning and advanced analytical skills to solve complex agribusiness problems and issues.
- Demonstrate proficiency in information transfer in written and oral formats at a professional level, either independently or working collaboratively.
Fees and CSP
Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $8,235 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
Estimated first-year and full fee in 2026: $15,888 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time: $373
The costs will depend on the units you choose to study, as the cost of individual units varies. “Estimated fees” are provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking a study load of 48 credit points in the first year of this course. For courses that require fewer than 48 credit points, the fees indicated are based on the total credit points needed for the completion of that course.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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 unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.