Agricultural Science And Management (Master)

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Agricultural Science and Management

Length

2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course offers graduates a range of skills in and understanding of the production, sustainability and business areas of agriculture, with the opportunity for additional focus on plant, animal or biotechnology areas. Core subjects and case-study teaching impart the generic skills required for research or management in science or agribusiness organisations.

Course structure

Through consultation with a academic staff, students design a program to suit their interests and experience. The fourth semester is research-based, and requires the completion of a major thesis and a literature review.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

Apply directly to the University by 11 February for Semester 1 and 8 July for Semester 2.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $19,420 (per 120 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Prerequisites

Australian Bachelor of Science or approved equivalent, with specialisation in an agricultural or biological discipline.

Consideration is also be given to applicants with an equivalent qualification based on a degree or diploma, and relevant work experience. Selection is based on academic merit.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Career opportunities

This course prepares graduates for advanced careers in agricultural science and work in resource management, agribusiness management and sustainability.

Contact information

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