A completed Bachelors Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline from a University or other tertiary education provider.
OR
Relevant Industry experience from the agricultural/business sector of at least 2 years or equivalent knowledge gained through alternate means.
AND
Minimum CSU English Language Proficiency requirements apply.
For most courses at Charles Sturt University, you can meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements by doing one of the following:
providing evidence of having completed a sufficient standard of study in English
obtaining Academic IELTS within the last 2 years, with a minimum overall score of 6 and no individual score below 5.5
obtaining a qualification deemed to be equivalent to Academic IELTS (and its minimum scores) by Charles Sturt.
The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture develops your knowledge and skills across agricultural and natural systems, agribusiness and the humanities.
Practical and contemporary program
This course focuses on major issues and viewpoints confronting industrialised agriculture and society in relation to conservation of the environment and sustainable development. It also develops your understanding of natural ecosystems and how that knowledge can be applied to agricultural ecosystems.
Personalised learning
You can work your way through the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Sustainable Agriculture, At each level you’ll receive credit for the subjects completed in the previous course. You can chose from a wide range of elective subjects to meet your interests, including /rural management, irrigation and water resource management, cropping systems management, and extension and capacity building.
Study flexibility
Charles Sturt University's study options provide you with choices about when, where and how you learn. You can study at your own pace, completing between one and four subjects a session, or choose to study a limited range of subjects during Session 3 (November to February) to speed up your progress through the course.
A vibrant community
Charles Sturt University is the largest provider of agricultural, horticultural and wine science education supporting rural industries in Australia. Our industry links ensure your course is relevant and topical, you gain the expertise to make an impact in your profession, and you learn from academics renowned for their expertise in Australia and internationally.
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Charles Sturt University's Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture is ideal for professionals wishing to redirect or enhance their capabilities for employment in the agricultural or agribusiness sectors. You could build your career in advisory and policy/advocacy roles, executive management, agriculture and agribusiness consultancy, the agricultural finance sector, Landcare and catchment management agency roles, natural resource management, agricultural education and training, and rural counselling.
OSHC: 559 $ AUD per year
