Institute of Land and Food Resources : Guide to courses

48. Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services)

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 48. Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services)

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.

 48.1. Longerenong Campus

The objectives of the Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services) are to provide students with a sound understanding of major agricultural systems in Australia and other relevant countries; skills in the practice of sales and service in an agricultural context; an understanding of the principles of marketing and an understanding of the main issues in agricultural production and marketing through out the world.

 48.2. Duration

The course comprises two years full-time study or three to four years by external study. To complete the Diploma of Applied Science (Agricultural Services) students are required to successfully complete a total of 200 points of study.

 48.3. Career opportunities

Employment can be found in providing sales, service and advice to farmers in a range of capacities, wool marketing, artificial breeding centres, domestic and international traders, stock and station agencies and rural journalism or public relations.

 48.4. Course outline

Second year
Semester 1 - core subjects		Points
	792-231 Agricultural Economics and Policy	5
	792-238 Taxation Practice	5
	792-239 Financial Management & Info Systems	5
	792-251 Management Practices in Industry	25
Elective subjects (total 10 points) from:
	792-275 Animal Genetics and Breeding	5
	792-259 Special Studies in Agribusiness I	5
	792-262 Farm Water Supply	5
	792-267 Special Studies in Nat Res Management I	5
	792-276 Livestock Marketing	5
	Sub total	50.0
Semester 2 - core subjects
	792-246 Business Law	5
	792-253 International Agribusiness	5
	792-269 Major Agribusiness Study	10
	792-271 Management Communication	5
	792-274 Investment and Finance	10
Elective subjects (total of 15 points) from:
	792-180 Animal Nutrition	5
	792-181 Pasture Establishment and Production	5
	792-215 Feedlotting	5
	792-241 Plant Protection	5
	792-249 Grain Handling and Storage	5
	792-258 Animal Health	5
	792-266 Special Studies in Agribusiness II	5
	792-268 Special Studies in Nat Res Management II	5
	792-280 Reproductive Technology	5
	Sub total	50.0
Total Points		200.0

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