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44. Advanced Diploma in Equine Management
    44.1. Course objectives
    44.2. Career opportunities
    44.3. Course outline

44. Advanced Diploma in Equine Management

There has been no new intake of students into this course from 2002. The following information applies to continuing students.

This two-year full-time course (or part-time equivalent) is offered at the Glenormiston campus of the University. The course develops the knowledge, skills and attitudes of students required to carry out and supervise horse stud and stable establishments. It is also available by distance education.

44.1. Course objectives

The Advanced Diploma of Equine Management has as its objectives that graduates are able to:

• successfully organise, operate and develop a business plan;

• recognise alternatives and opportunities, and have a capacity for imaginative thinking, sound judgement, problem solving and decision making;

• act ethically in their approach to the performance of duties relevant to industry standards;

• perform a leadership role within their industry and community;

• communicate effectively with employees, employers, clients and professional services in their industries;

• set, work towards, and achieve objectives relevant to professionals in the horse industries;

• obtain relevant technical information efficiently and judge correctly its relevance to horse management;

• recognise and adapt to the changes required for the rapidly developing equine sectors.

44.2. Career opportunities

The increase in the level of activity in the industry has led to a greater need for skilled and educated workers, supervisors and managers. Together with horse stud and stable managers, they need training in horse breeding and business management. Careers in the horse industry are mainly in the stud and stable management area; however, employment is also found in areas such as race track administration, horse training, journalism, blood stock agents, and riding instruction.

44.3. Course outline

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