Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management
Marcus Oldham College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00306D
The Advanced Diploma of Equine Business Management course equips ambitious and determined students with the business foundations, horse husbandry and science knowledge they need to excel in the equine industry.Internationally recognised by the major sectors of the industry, the course offers an intensive year of accelerated learning in the practice and theory of equine business management. We cover a wide range of key subjects to ensure graduates walk away highly qualified and ready to enter the industry.These include:• Equine science• Young horse education and training• Breeding practices• Nutrition• Exercise physiology• Business planning and management• Business communications• Business systemsThe College campus is situated on over 500 acres and features an equine precinct including indoor area, outdoor arena, round yards, stables and more. Students are required to bring a horse with them to study but may organise a lease horse from the College if required.
Structure
The Advanced Diploma of Equine Management is a twelve unit on-campus course delivered across three trimesters with four-units undertaken during each Trimester. Each unit carries equal weighting and all twelve units must be successfully completed to be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Equine Management.The 12 units are:- AFE511Business Accounting- AFE512 Enterprise Performance Analysis- AFE613 Accounting and Finance Systems- EPS511 Introduction to Equine Science & Management- EPS512 Developing Equine Science & Management Knowledge- EPS613 Application of Equine Science & Management Knowledge- EMS511Business System Fundamentals- EMS512 Developing Business Management Systems- EMS613 Applied Business Systems- IMS511 Integrated Management Studies- IMS512 Equine Enterprise Performance- IMS613 Improving Equine Business PerformanceThe course is delivered using case studies, industry visits, practical demonstrations and experiential learning along with a strong industry related curriculum.A compulsory 4-week Practical Placement in Trimester 3 follows the international tour where students can gain experience working in industry such as, in leading thoroughbred studs during the foaling and breeding season in Australia or overseas.There is the opportunity to work on prominent horse establishments throughout Australia, New Zealand and further afield in racing, harness, equestrian stables, administration, horse transport logistics, young horse education, veterinary practices, marketing, media, financial institutions and more.An optional three-week Practical Placement block during Trimester 2 gives students the opportunity to further their practical skills in the field of their choosing.
Subjects
- Business management
- Equine business systems
- Equine husbandry and management
- Equine science
- Human resource management
- Information management
- Marketing, Business Accounting
Standard entry requirements
This course is only available to study full-time on campus.Marcus Oldham College maintains a flexible policy in relation to entrance criteria and judges each applicant on their individual merits.Ideally, applicants will:• Have successfully completed Year 12 or equivalent qualification. Applicants who have not completed Year 12 or equivalent qualification will have to demonstrate significant post-secondary school experience (mature age applicants accepted on merit)• Are required to have had at least 12 months employment experience between completing year 12 or equivalent and enrolling in the course• Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the start of the academic year – generally the beginning of February• Have a strong desire to pursue a career in the equine industry
Recognition
Recognised by the Racing and Breeding Industry and the Equestrian/Sporthorse Industry within Australia and internationally.
Study pathways
Upon the successful completion of the twelve-unit course, students will be eligible to apply for entry into the final year of the Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) or industry placement year of the Bachelor of Business (Agriculture).Students applying for entry into either the Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) or Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) will need to show they have the necessary industry experience required for these courses.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Geelong | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Geelong.
Course is eligible for FEE-HELP. Scholarship Programs available.
Further information
The Equine Management Unit includes a Special Interest Study Contract (SISC) and two periods of practical placement. These features provide an opportunity for the student to allocate extra focus and gain extra experience in a particular area of interest to them. During the practical placement periods students will be able to gain relevant work experience on prominent horse establishments throughout Australia and New Zealand.
