Overview
> This course delivers cutting edge theoretical and practical knowledge for production, postharvest and supply chain of horticultural produce.
> It also focuses on the management, supply chain and sustainability issues surrounding the way horticultural produce is gathered, stored, and utilised.
> Students will be instilled with principles of advanced production technologies, practices, and technology to address key national and global issues in the horticultural industry.
> Students will undertake a semester-long work placement or project with industry, academics, or external research partners.
> English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
> IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
> Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
> Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
> Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience
> Reflect critically on a complex body of knowledge and recent global developments in horticultural science, research principles, and methods related to professional practice.
> Analyse complex concepts to solve problems in authentic horticultural scenarios.
> Communicate innovative contributions to specialist and non-specialist audiences in the field of horticulture.
> Initiate, plan and execute a substantial horticulture science focused project.
> AUD $39,850 - International students estimated 1st year indicative fee
> ECU has a scholarship program that provides many opportunities each year to students undertaking studies here.