Program Requirements
The Masters of Science (Advanced) in Agricultural Innovation requires completion of 96 units which must consist of:
48 units from completion of coursework courses
48 units from completion of the research project
The 96 units must include:
18 units from completion of the following Agricultural Systems courses:
ENVS6224 - Agricultural Systems
ENVS6223 - Sustainable Agricultural Systems
ENVS6342 - Agricultural Innovation
12 units from completion of Systems courses from the following lists:
6 units from completion of the following courses:
ENGN6410 - Engineering Sustainable Systems
MGMT7165 - Innovation
COMP6390 - HCI and Usability Engineering
6 units from completion of the following courses:
BIOL6035 - Biology 1: Evolution, Ecology and Genetics
BIOL6036 - Biology 2: Molecular Biology
BIOL6006 - Genetics
BIOL6106 - Biosecurity
BIOL6115 - Comparative Physiology
COMP6442 - Software Construction
COMP6353 - Systems Engineering for Software Engineers
ENGN8100 - Introduction to System Engineering
ENVS6020 - Human Ecology
ENVS6304 - Land and Catchment Management
MATH6102 - Environmental Modelling and Integrated Assessment
MATH6100 - Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling
MATH6109 - Probability Modelling with Applications
MGMT7161 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Planning
MGMT8015 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation
STAT7004 - Introduction to Stochastic Processes
STAT8002 - Applied Time Series Analysis
12 units from completion of Science and Society courses from the following list:
BIOL6201 - Big Questions in Biology
BIOL6191 Biology Science and Ethics
ENVS6528 - Environmental Policy
ENVS8016 - Contemporary Perspectives in Environment-Society Interaction
ENVS6201 - Participatory Resource Management: Working with Communities
ENVS6025 - Complex Environmental Problems in Action
MGMT7062 - Leadership and Delivering Societal Impact
MGMT7060 - Thought Leadership in Organisations
MKTG7260 - Marketing and Stakeholder Communications
SCOM6030 - Science Dialogue Theory and Practice
SCOM8014 - Communicating Science with the Public
VCPG6001 - Unravelling Complexity
VCPG6002 - Mobilising Research
VCPG8138 - Science, Technology and Public Policy
6 units from completion of the following Research Methods courses:
BIOL6202 - Experimental Design and Analysis in Biology
BIOL6243 - Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
COMP6670 - Introduction to Machine Learning
COMP6710 - Structured Programming
COMP6730 - Programming for Scientists
COMP8420 - Neutral Networks, Deep Learning and Bio-inspired Computing
COMP8410 - Data Mining
ENGN8120 - Systems Modelling
ENVS6103 - Introduction to Environmental and Social Research
ENVS6218 - Environmental Science Field School
ENVS6015 - GIS and Spatial Analysis
ENVS6319 - Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS
MATH6005 - Discrete Mathematical Models
MATH6111 - Scientific Computing
MKTG7001 - Marketing
MKTG7050 - Consumer Behaviour and Analysis
STAT6039 - Principle of Mathematical Statistics
STAT7055 - Introductory Statistics for Business and Finance
STAT6038 - Regression Modelling
Research Component
48 units from completion of Research Courses from the following list:
ENVS8000 Masters Dissertation, which must be completed more than once in consecutive semesters
Students must achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark in the coursework component and have the approval of the supervisor for the research project to continue to the research component.
Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% weighted average mark or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to the Master of Science in Agricultural Innovation.
Master Research
The program requires 48 units of research project, carried out on an individual basis with an academic supervisor at the ANU and assessed through a written thesis and a final oral presentation.
Master Research Training
The program requires 48 units of research project, carried out on an individual basis with an academic supervisor at the ANU and assessed through a written thesis and a final oral presentation.
Capstone Courses
[ENVS8000P, ENVS8000F, ENVS6342]Hurdle Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 5.0 in the first 96 units attempted to commence the 24 units of Masters courses in their Bachelor degree. Students who do not achieve this GPA will be able to complete and graduate from their Bachelor degree but will not be able to undertake Masters courses. If the total number of units attempted exceeds 96 in the same teaching period in which the 96th unit is attempted, all courses attempted will be used in the calculation of the GPA
Admission Requirements
At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.
Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent
- with a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0
- with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline with a grade point average of at least 5.5/7.0 in these courses.
In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors.
Academic achievement & English language proficiency
The minimum academic requirement for full entry and enrolment is a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0.
However, applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes.
If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of:
• a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or
• demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met.
Further information: English Language Requirements for Admission
Diversity factors
As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe.
Assessment of qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met.
Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au
ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications
Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher.
Credit Granted
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 24 units (one semester) of credit. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Bachelor degree with Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for up to 48 units (one year) of credit.
Cognate Disciplines
Agriculture, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Engineering (general), Applied Computer Science, Commerce and Business.
Indicative fees
- Annual indicative fee for domestic students
- $32,840.00
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $46,910.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
Scholarships
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For further information see the Scholarships website.
With a Master of Science (Advanced) in Agricultural Innovation you will have the skills required to solve the complex challenges facing the world.
Globally agriculture will need to feed over nine billion people by 2050. With a changing climate and increasing competition for land, water and energy resources, the agricultural sector will need to find innovative ways to do more with less. To achieve this, an interdisciplinary approach to problem solving will be required. By completing courses in environmental management, business, computer science, biology, engineering or systems modelling, you will have the skills to integrate and adapt knowledge from different disciplines to design novel solutions to complex problems.
The Master of Science (Advanced) in Agricultural Innovation program provides you with the opportunity to extend your practical and coursework experience with the development and implementation of a research project supervised by an academic. This is particularly relevant to those who wish to benefit from the research strengths of ANU and pursue a career in research.
You will learn from world-leading experts from across ANU, and its industry partners, through initiatives including the Centre for Entrepreneurial Agri-Technology (CEAT), a joint ANU-CSIRO initiative. In partnership with government and industry, CEAT brings together research and technology to address industry challenges, cutting across traditional discipline boundaries.
Working in multidisciplinary teams on industry projects, graduates will translate research and theory into real-world outcomes, gaining industry relevant skills and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by industry.
Career Options
ANU ranks among the world's very finest universities. Our nearly 100,000 alumni include political, business, government, and academic leaders around the world.
We have graduated remarkable people from every part of our continent, our region and all walks of life.
This program is available for applications to commence from First Semester, 2021
Employment Opportunities
Stakeholder engagement with research and industry during the program development phase continually identified the skill shortage of system thinking, team ready and broad knowledge graduates. An aging community within the agricultural research and industries is considered a limitation to advancing the agri system. Graduates would be expected to build careers in state and federal government, as researchers in industry bodies, corporations and research institutions, as innovation technologist across the agricultural sector and in supporting non government organisations globally. Graduates would have the capacity to enter at managerial and strategic thinking level positions and also educate the next generation of leaders in agricultural fields.
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the complexity of agricultural systems and value chains.
Interpret, synthesize and critically analyse published literature of relevance to agricultural systems.
Apply knowledge of innovation systems in identifying emerging opportunities and solving challenges in the agricultural sector.
Integrate and adapt appropriate knowledge and problem-solving methods from different disciplines and industries, to co-design novel solutions with stakeholders and clients effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of science in society
Perform experimental work, interpret and analyse results, write reports and collate data into a thesis.
Research Strengths
The program requires 48 units of research project, carried out on an individual basis with an academic supervisor at the ANU and assessed through a written thesis and a final oral presentation.
