A distance course designed for working professionals that combines study in animal genetics, breeding program design and animal biotechnology with teamwork, communication, leadership and management.

Animal Breeding Management (ABMgt) is a distance program for busy professionals, offered online with short residential sessions in Sydney and Armidale. Developed in response to a rapidly changing science and agricultural environment, the course combines theoretical and applied animal genetics with the skills required to participate in the enormous changes currently taking place in animal industries. Participants study human and organisational behaviour, communication, leadership, change management and a range of leadership and managerial skills while participating in teams to solve technical problems in animal genetics, breeding and biotechnology.

Course completion requirements

48 credit points of core and elective units of study and a research project.

On campus attendance pattern

Part time

End qualification

When you complete this program, you will possess a thorough understanding of the various applications for animal genetics and the science underpinning it, be able to design breeding programs in the basis of this understand, apply good managerial practice, provide leadership in your field and assist in managing change.

Professional recognition

Sponsored and supported by key Australian animal industry organisations, the expectation is that graduates will be well positioned to be influential animal breeding professionals.

Course level

Master by Coursework (Undifferentiated)