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44. Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Horse Management)
    44.1. Glenormiston campus
    44.2. Duration
    44.3. Industry experience
    44.4. Distance education
    44.5. Career opportunities
    44.6. Course structure

44. Advanced Diploma of Applied Science (Horse Management)

There has been no first year intake into this course from 2001.

44.1. Glenormiston campus

This course is directed at the educational needs of men and women who are seeking a professional career in horse stud or training stable management or associated services. It is also directed at mature-age students who have an investment in an equine enterprise and operate the enterprise on part-time or full-time basis. Graduates develop the ability to perform practical horse handling skills with particular emphasis on breeding and training; horse husbandry; management and maintenance of facilities; and strategic enterprise planning.

44.2. 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 (Horse Management) students are required to successfully complete a total of 300 points of study.

44.3. 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.

44.4. Distance education

External study students are provided with a program that enables them to proceed through the course in a similar progression to full-time students.

As a general rule subjects are offered by external study at the same time as they are offered to full-time students.

External students are encouraged to attend residential schools for subjects with a practical component.

44.5. Career opportunities

Careers in the horse industry are mainly in the stud and stable management area, however, there is scope for professional employment in other areas such as administration of race tracks, journalism, horse training and merchandising.

44.6. Course structure

The course is designed as a three-year program with two years of academic study and a year of practical experience working in industry sandwiched between the first and second years of the course. Students with two years or more of prior industry experience may apply for recognition of prior learning and be given credit for the practical component. Subjects are scheduled as follows:

Second year

Semester 1		Points
	793-211 Land Use and Development	10
	793-274 Investment and Finance	10
	793-216 Equine Management III	5
	793-218 Horse Genetics and Breeding	5

Semester 2
	793-209 Equine Marketing	5
	793-217 Horse Health	5
	793-224 Stud and Stable Administration	5
	793-226 Equine Management V	10
	793-208 Business Responsibilities and Leadership	10

Year long subjects
	793-219 Horse Training Management	20
	793-225 Equine Management IV	5
	793-227 Special Studies	10
	Sub total	100.0
Total Points		300.0