Marcus Oldham College

Marcus Oldham College

Contact

145 Pigdons Road
Waurn Ponds VIC 3216

Phone No: +61 3 5247 2911

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Web site: https://www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au/

Accreditation

CRICOS provider code: 00306D

Campus locations

Online (postgraduate)

Waurn Ponds (Geelong)

145 Pigdons Road
Waurn Ponds VIC 3216

Marcus Oldham College is Australia's only independent higher education institution specialising in agribusiness and agriculture.

Since 1962, the College has built a national and international reputation for developing graduates who go on to successful careers across farming, agribusiness and the wider agricultural sector.

What sets Marcus Oldham apart is its strong focus on developing capable business leaders. Teaching is built around case studies, practical learning and industry engagement, allowing students to apply theory to real business challenges. Small class sizes, high levels of student contact and lecturers with extensive commercial experience create a highly personalised learning environment.

Courses are developed in consultation with industry to ensure graduates are equipped with the knowledge, skills and commercial understanding required by today's agricultural sector. The emphasis on business management provides graduates with transferable skills that open opportunities across a broad range of agricultural and agribusiness careers. Marcus Oldham graduates continue to be highly sought after by employers across Australia and internationally.

Learning extends well beyond the classroom. Students participate in a range of industry visits, study tours and practical experiences throughout their degree, gaining firsthand exposure to businesses, production systems and leaders across the agricultural supply chain.

Located on a 200 hectare campus in Geelong, Victoria, the College offers students the opportunity to live and learn in a close knit residential community. Most students choose to live on campus, where purpose built accommodation, modern teaching facilities and shared dining create an environment that supports both academic success and lifelong friendships.

The College's state of the art Learning Centre and Library are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Students enjoy three meals a day during term time, with morning tea provided on weekdays, making it easy to balance study, social activities and the many industry experiences incorporated into the courses.

Geelong offers the best of both regional and metropolitan Australia. The campus is approximately one hour from Melbourne, 25 minutes from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road, and is well connected by road, rail and nearby airports, making it easily accessible for students from across Australia and overseas.

A defining strength of Marcus Oldham is its extensive network of graduates, employers, industry partners and supporters who actively contribute to student learning, mentoring, industry placements and career opportunities.

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

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Admission criteria

Entry requirements

All applicants are required to participate in an individual interview before an offer of a place can be made. Once an application has been submitted, applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Marcus Oldham considers each application on its individual merits. Ideally, applicants will:

  • be at least 18 years of age by the commencement of the academic year
  • have successfully completed secondary education (mature age applicants are considered on merit)
  • have completed at least one year of relevant industry experience following secondary school, with two years preferred for applicants to the Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) and Bachelor of Business (Agriculture)
  • demonstrate a genuine commitment to pursuing a career in agriculture or agribusiness.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

There are many scholarships available for students enrolled in the Agriculture, Agribusiness and Equine Business Management Courses at Marcus Oldham, which offer direct financial assistance to students. 

Scholarships are aimed at providing financial assistance towards the tuition fee for the respective course and are generally available for the first year of study and in some cases for subsequent years.

These scholarships have been made available through the generous support of sponsors, friends and families within the agricultural, agribusiness and equine industries.

For more information about our Scholarships, refer to our website. New scholarships may be added throughout the year, so keep referring to the site for more information.Scholarships are awarded through an interview process.

All scholarships are applied for directly through the College. 

Student profile