Diploma in Farm Management

Summary

If you’ve already studied our Diploma in Agriculture, the Diploma in Farm Management cultivates your abilities further, so you that you can pursue management roles.

The Diploma in Farm Management expands your knowledge and capabilities to prepare you for management positions in agribusiness or professional farm management.

This one-year, full-time study programme covers all aspects of agribusiness management, including land purchase and ownership, agricultural law, labour management and law, financial and taxation management, investment analysis and machinery ownership.

Practical work requirements

In addition to your study, you’re expected to:

• Complete 44 weeks of hands-on practical experience
• Work on least two different types of farms.

To complete the practical requirements successfully, you’ll need:

• Competence in driving vehicles (experience driving tractors or trucks is an advantage)
• The physical ability to work on farms without endangering yourself or others.
• Some previous farming experience is preferred but not essential.