The program aims to develop business management capabilities in the next generation of dairy farm managers.
A Dairy Learning Plan is provided as part of the college’s Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) course, enabling students in the program to develop dairy specific business management skills.
An 11-month practical placement on a working dairy farm is a core component of the course, alongside two years of study at the college campus near Geelong.
“The Dairy Farm Managers Program is designed to develop skills and knowledge needed to manage a successful dairy farm operation,” Marcus Oldham College principal Simon Livingstone said.
“By learning first-hand from experts across the industry, students develop critical thinking and business planning skills while having their eyes opened to new ideas and technologies for the future.”
Current student Kyella McKenna enrolled in the course to help set her up for her future career.
“The whole experience with Marcus Oldham has been amazing,” she said.
“It’s probably the best opportunity for young people wanting to get a head start in the dairy farming industry.
“It’s allowing me to attain key knowledge about farm business performance and analyse specific areas within a business.
“It’s also providing general knowledge about our industry and what it has to offer and helping me develop lifelong contacts.
“The course is something that will really take me and my career to the next level.”
Dairy Australia managing director David Nation said the course was designed to build management capabilities in dairy.
“Business management skills have never been more important, and this program provides a unique opportunity for people to develop the skills, capability and professional networks for a career in dairy farm management,” Dr Nation said.
“These students will be well positioned to make a significant contribution to the industry once they graduate.”
Dairy Australia will provide support for three scholarships for students starting in 2022.
The scholarships are open to Australian residents who have an interest in studying a Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) at Marcus Oldham College and a demonstrated commitment to pursuing acareer in dairy farm management.
Applications close August 6.
For more information, go to: https://marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/scholarship/dairy-australia-farm-managers
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