Institute of Land and Food Resources : Guide to courses

45. Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management)

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 45. Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management)

There will be no first year intake into this course from 2001 onwards. Please refer to the course structure for the new Advanced Diploma of Agriculture. The following information applies to continuing students.

 45.1. Glenormiston Campus

The objectives of the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management) are to produce graduates who have the knowledge, skills and attitude to successfully organise, operate and develop a farming business; can develop a sustainable farming system; are able to communicate effectively and able to recognise alternatives and opportunities; and have a capacity for imaginative thinking, sound judgement, problem-solving and decision-making.

 45.2. Duration

The course comprises two years full-time study and one or more years of full-time practical work experience. By the external mode, students will normally complete the academic component of the course in four years. To complete the Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

 45.3. Industry experience

The course has a practical industry experience requirement. Prior to second year all students are required to complete a report which records aspects of 12 months (or equivalent) industry experience. The industry experience is undertaken prior to commencement of the course or between the first and second year of academic study.

 45.4. Distance education

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Farm Management) is also offered by external mode.

 45.5. Career opportunities

The Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Farm Management) was established to service the need for well trained farm managers who are required to manage family properties and properties for corporations and private absentee owners. Agribusiness firms have also shown a keen interest in graduates who have a sound understanding of farming in addition to business and communication skills.

 45.6. Course outline

Second year
Semester 1		Points
	793-274 Investment and Finance	10
	793-211 Land Use and Development	10
	793-221 Pasture Grazing and Management	10
	Elective	10.0
Semester 2
	793-228 Agricultural Economics and Marketing	10
	793-208 Business Responsibilities and Leadership	10
	Electives	20.0
Year long subjects
	793-214 Farm Management III	10
	793-223 Farm Management IV	10
	Sub total	100.0
Total Points		300.0

Electives
Available second year/Semester 1		Points
	793-239 Management and Production of Beef	10
	793-231 Dairy Management I	10
Available second year/Semester 2
	793-234 Crop Production and Management	10
	793-235 Dairy Management II	10
	793-240 Sheep and Wool Production and Management	10
	Horse Production Management1	10

Note: Electives may be approved subjects from other courses. Students must seek approval prior to enrolment from the Course Committee.

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