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About the course
This two-year, interdisciplinary master’s program prepares you to tackle complex challenges in agriculture under climate and resource pressures. You combine advanced coursework with a supervised research project, drawing on strengths across ANU and industry partners. Study can integrate environmental management, business, computing, biology, engineering and systems modelling to design practical innovations for agrifood systems and policy.
What you might learn
You build the ability to integrate knowledge across disciplines and apply systems thinking to agricultural innovation. The program develops skills in analysing complex problems, selecting appropriate methods and tools, and designing solutions that balance productivity, sustainability and resource constraints. Through coursework and a substantial thesis, you strengthen research capability, project planning, and evidence-based decision making for industry and research pathways.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across agrifood innovation, sustainability and research where interdisciplinary problem-solving is valued. Potential pathways include agricultural systems analyst, agritech or innovation consultant, environmental/agricultural policy adviser, research officer, program or project manager, and roles with government agencies, NGOs, startups and established agribusiness. The embedded thesis also supports progression to research-focused careers or further study.
Entry requirements
Applicants typically need a relevant bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline. The program includes a substantial research component, so applicants should have strong academic performance and be able to meet any additional requirements for research supervision/approval where applicable. English language proficiency requirements apply for international applicants, consistent with ANU graduate admission standards.
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