Overview (2027)
Key Information
Duration
Minimum 1 Year, up to a maximum of 3 years.
Location
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
The Diploma of Agribusiness is an industry-focused course designed to help you develop your agricultural knowledge and business acumen to meet the growing demand for professionals in this field. At its heart, the course is about understanding the business of agriculture. Whether you’re currently working in agriculture and aiming to move into leadership or management roles, or looking to enter the industry, this course provides the foundation you need.
The Diploma of Agribusiness will prepare you to become a dynamic, creative, and adaptable practitioner with skills in business and people management, planning, decision-making, and understanding the agribusiness value chain. Sustainability is a key focus throughout the course, encouraging you to address challenges through a lens of sustainable solutions.
You’ll study a combination of business topics, including people management, business planning and decision-making, alongside agricultural studies and exploration of the agribusiness value chain from production through to markets.
Developed in consultation with industry experts, the course benefits from their active involvement in its delivery. Delivered online, the course allows you to balance study with work and family commitments while becoming part of a supportive community. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with peers, bringing together life and work experiences to build valuable networks for the future.
- 1 Analyse knowledge, skills, behaviours and attributes required to develop and enhance career opportunities in agribusiness
- 2 Describe the application of business concepts for contemporary agriculture
- 3 Reflect and communicate practical management approaches for changing agribusiness environments
- 4 Use cognitive, creative and technical skills to enable agribusiness to be agile and adaptable in digital and innovative landscapes
Real World Experience
The Diploma of Agribusiness uses an authentic learning approach, drawing on workplace and industry scenarios, case studies and problem-based learning to develop your knowledge and skills in agribusiness.
You’ll explore real challenges and opportunities facing agricultural businesses and apply your learning to analyse problems, make decisions and develop solutions. These experiences are embedded in learning and assessment, helping you develop work-related knowledge, skills and behaviours while building your understanding of the business of agriculture.
Optional field trips are also offered each year, providing opportunities to connect your learning with agribusiness and industry.
2x workshops per semester, and 2 optional course-wide field trips, are conducted in the core unit Agribusiness Fundamentals.
Become a Student Ambassador
Improve your communication, teamwork and leadership skills, meet new people, inspire and help others, and developing lasting friendships and networks as a student ambassador. Our ambassadors proudly represent the University throughout Tasmania in schools, at University and community events, and support a range of recruitment and engagement activities.
Though the Student Ambassador Program you will have many opportunities for training and professional development, experience in real-world community engagement and outreach, networking, and public speaking. Plus, end up with a key point of distinction on your CV.
Career outcomes
The Diploma of Agribusiness develops versatile business and agricultural knowledge and skills that can support a range of career opportunities across the business of agriculture. It can help you build on your existing industry experience, prepare for greater responsibility within your workplace, or develop the knowledge and skills to pursue new opportunities within agribusiness.
Career opportunities exist within agricultural businesses and across the many industries and services connected to agriculture, including:
- Upstream of the farm: businesses supplying seed, fertiliser, machinery, stockfeed and other agricultural inputs, as well as finance, business advisory, transport, consultancy and specialist agricultural services.
- Primary production: cropping, horticulture, livestock and other animal-based enterprises, aquaculture, wineries and farm-based tourism.
- Downstream of the farm: processing and value-adding businesses, distributors, wholesalers, retailers, transport and storage operations, logistics and other businesses connecting agricultural production with markets and consumers.
Course structure
The Diploma of Agribusiness includes 50 credit points of compulsory units and 50 credit points of discipline elective units.
The effective and efficient operation of business is human resource intensive. Strategies used to attract, motivate, manage and retain the right people are essential skills for all business managers for business success. This unit introduces you to how Human Resource…
Credit Points: 12.5
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In this unit you will explore the importance of agribusiness management plans, links with business strategy and how agribusiness managers can integrate the outputs of planning into business management and operations. Planning is an essential activity for agribusiness managers in…
Credit Points: 12.5
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In this unit you will be introduced to value chains and how they are managed in primary production to improve business performance. Value chain management (VCM) is an important concept that integrates supply chain components and processes with performance management,…
Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for ZAB116 Value Chain Management in Agribusiness
In this unit you will explore the risks and challenges of pests, weeds and diseases in primary production, in terms of the relative impact on productivity, profitability and market access. You will also investigate various on-farm control methods that are used within…
Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for ZAB119 Principles of Weed, Pest and Disease Management
In this unit you will learn about key components and processes of agricultural ecosystems. You will explore the roles and interactions of living organisms and non-living components and processes in agricultural production. You will investigate and analyse practical management approaches…
Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for ZAB121 Principles of Agricultural Production
In this unit you will develop understanding of how soil properties and characteristics support and inform the development of soil management strategies. You will investigate how agricultural activities influence soil form and function. You will assess various soil management practices…
Credit Points: 12.5
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This unit creates a practical awareness of e-enabled agribusiness and the use of technology in areas such as precision agriculture, livestock tracking and food traceability. You will explore the concepts of innovation including the innovation diffusion process and observe the…
Credit Points: 12.5
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View all details for ZAB126 E-agribusiness, Technology and Innovation
This unit builds applied numeracy, financial, and analytical skills required for effective operational decision-making in contemporary agribusiness contexts. Students analyse practical agribusiness scenarios to interpret quantitative information, apply financial concepts, and develop evidence-based operational decisions. Learning activities and assessments emphasise…
Credit Points: 12.5
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- On-campus
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View all details for ZAB127 Operational Decisions in Agribusiness
In this unit, you will be introduced to the concept of sustainability starting with the transformations necessary for achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a way that organises them into 6 logical groups. You will examine…
Credit Points: 12.5
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This unit provides you with opportunities to develop various work-ready, transferable, and professional skills and attributes that are highly sought by employers. In addition, it allows you to explore contemporary strategies and approaches that are often used in day-to-day employment…
Credit Points: 12.5
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- Domestic students
Entry requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, the UTAS admissions team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Enquire online for advice on the application process and the available pathways to study at UTAS.
Domestic applicants who recently completed secondary education (in the past two years)
This course does not use ATAR as part of the admission process. To be eligible for an offer, applicants must have completed the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) or an equivalent qualification.
Domestic applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have:
- Partially completed an undergraduate course at Diploma level or higher (or equivalent). You must have completed at least one unit of study (equivalent to 12.5 UTAS credit points), at 100 level or higher and which may include 100 level units completed in the UTAS Diploma of University Studies. If you have failed any units, your application may be subject to further review before an offer is made; OR
- Completed the UTAS University Preparation Program (or an equivalent qualification offered by an Australian University).
Domestic applicants with VET / TAFE study
To be eligible for an offer, you must have completed a Certificate III or higher (or equivalent) in any discipline.
Applications on the basis of work or life experience
Applicants without senior secondary, tertiary or VET / TAFE study can complete a personal competency statement.
Applicants may be eligible for an offer if they have relevant work and / or life experiences which demonstrate a capacity to succeed in this course.
You may be eligible for advanced standing (ie. credit) of up to 50 credit points if you have completed a cognate Undergraduate Certificate or similar course at this university or other approved tertiary institution. Cognate Undergraduate Certificate courses for Z1A Diploma of Agribusiness are: Z0D Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture, Z0L Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness, Z0M Undergraduate Certificate in Small Business, and Z0P Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation.
Students who have completed a cognate Undergraduate Certificate to Z1A Diploma of Agribusiness may articulate into Z1A Diploma of Agribusiness with up 50 credit points of advanced standing. Cognate Undergraduate Certificate courses for Z1A Diploma of Agribusiness are: Z0D Undergraduate Certificate in Agriculture, Z0L Undergraduate Certificate in Agribusiness, Z0M Undergraduate Certificate in Small Business, and Z0P Undergraduate Certificate in Fermentation.
The following non-cognate Undergraduate Certificate may also be considered for articulation into the Diploma of Agribusiness with up to 50 credit points of advanced standing: 30C Undergraduate Certificate in Climate Accounting.
Students who complete Z1A Diploma of Agribusiness may articulate into B3A Bachelor of Business or other Bachelor degrees with up to 100 credit points of advanced standing.
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Commonwealth supported places (CSP) are available for this course. For eligible domestic students, this means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
Commonwealth Supported Place indicative annual fee: $10,370
How is this calculated?
This is an estimate. The calculation is based on the average full-time enrolment for this course in 2026. All figures are indicative only for 2027. Actual tuition fees will depend on specific unit enrolment, and are subject to annual increases each year. You can find the complete fee details for each unit of study on the individual unit pages. The units for this course are found in the course structure section of this page.
These figures do not include other costs such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). For further information, please visit Scholarships, fees and costs.
HECS-HELP loans
You may be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information on student loans and a CSP eligibility checker can be found at Australian Government Study Assist.
Domestic scholarships
Each year the University of Tasmania administers an estimated $7 million in scholarships to students from all walks of life, including those who have achieved high academic results; those from low socio-economic backgrounds; students with sporting ability; students undertaking overseas study; and students with a disability.
For more information on scholarships and to view the full range of scholarships available to you, head to the Scholarships website.
Additional costs
In addition to course costs, students may be subject to other costs related to study at university including:
- Text books and stationery
- Accommodation
- Student Services and Amenities Fee
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