Agriculture (Sustainable Agriculture)

This Agriculture (Sustainable Agriculture) degree from Charles Sturt University is part of an articulated program of study. Articulatedprograms allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Key facts:

Become an impactful agricultural communicator when you enhance your skills and knowledge of contemporary and future agricultural production and food systems. Learn about the importance of agribusiness and commercial operations connected to production, processing and distribution.

• Future-focused

The course focuses on environmental and economic sustainability to ensure the future of our primary industries and the continued health of natural resources. We focus on new and emerging agricultural technologies in all elements of the course to assist in the improvements of farming and operational practices, including GPS and remote sensing and database management.

• Strong industry connections

Our strong industry connections mean you'll learn the skills and knowledge to make an impact in your profession. Our Wagga Wagga campus is located in the heart of the NSW food bowl. This unique farm and infrastructure is ideally situated in a region of diverse agricultural systems.

• Choose your specialisation

Select a specialisation from agricultural business management, digital agriculture, and sustainable agriculture. You can also customise your degree and career outcomes with diverse electives available.

• Flexible study

Flexible online study options allow you to personalise your study to suit your needs. Complete your master's in as little as one and a half years with accelerated learning or start small and build your qualification as it suits you.

Career opportunities:

There are four jobs in agriculture for every graduate - and 40 per cent of those roles are in cities. So the comprehensive foundation of knowledge and skills you gain in the Master of Agriculture (with specialisations) will provide diverse career opportunities, in Australia and overseas. Prepare for a range of leadership roles in agriculture, including agribusiness manager, agricultural consultant, agricultural extension officer, Landcare officer, and precision extension officer. You could move into advisory, policy or advocacy roles. Work in catchment management, agricultural education and training, executive management, rural counselling, agricultural consultancy, agricultural finance and natural resource management.

Courses include:

• Agricultural Production and Food Systems

• Sustainable Future Agriculture Systems

• Agricultural Communication for Impact

• Agricultural and Sustainable Development Goals

• Business Accounting and Finance

• Financial Literacy for Decision Makers