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35. Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management)
    35.1. Glenormiston campus
    35.2. Duration
    35.3. Distance education
    35.4. Career opportunities
    35.5. Course outline

35. Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management)

There has been no entry into this course from the year 2001 onwards. The information below only applies to continuing students.

35.1. Glenormiston campus

The Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management) stream prepares students for professional roles in the equine industry as managers of horse breeding, training, equestrian, equine business enterprises; or service providers. Areas of the equine industry in which graduates may contribute include enterprise management, marketing, technological innovation, consulting, project management, development facilitation, education and extension, and journalism.

35.2. Duration

The course comprises one year full-time study or equivalent part-time or external study. To complete Bachelor of Applied Science (Equine Management) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study. Students entering the equine management stream will normally have satisfactorily completed an Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Equine Management) which consists of two years coursework and one year of industry experience prior to commencing the final year.

35.3. Distance education

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

35.4. Career opportunities

Graduates can expect to find employment as enterprise managers, product development technologists, marketing managers, racetrack administrators, advisers and consultants, project managers, adult educators, equine journalists and information technologists.

35.5. Course outline

First to third year

	Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (credit granted)	200.0

Fourth year

Semester 1		Points
	793-406 Project I	12.5
	Three electives*	37.5

Semester 2
	793-410 Human Resource Management in Agriculture	12.5
	793-412 Project II	12.5
	Two electives*	25.0
Total Points		300.0

*Electives may be chosen from the following list or other approved subject(s).

Elective subjects

	793-403 Financial Management	12.5
	793-407 Agribusiness	12.5
	793-411 Information Technology	12.5

The availability of electives may depend on demand.