Marcus Oldham College was established in 1962. Marcus Oldham College is an agricultural, equine and farm management tertiary education institution located in Geelong, Victoria and is the only private agricultural college operating in Australia. Founded in 1962, the institution attracts enrolments from domestic and international students. At the undergraduate level, the school offers the following degrees: Bachelor of Business in Farm Management, Bachelor of Business in Agribusiness, Associate Degree of Agribusiness, Associate Degree of Farm Business Management, Diploma of Agribusiness, and Diploma of Equine Management. The postgraduate program consists of a Masters, Graduate Certificate and a Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness.
Students of Marcus Oldham are all encouraged to have a number of years working in industry before attending the College. This exposure to industry means a more mature student committed to achieving better learning outcomes.
During their study at the College, students will be exposed to experiential learning, case studies, practical examples and several tours both domestic and international.
Being independent allows the courses to be developed in close consultation with the relevant industries and to incorporate new trends and technology into the teaching programs. The college has special focus on business management which provides skills that are readily transferable across a wide range of careers, resulting in highly employable graduates who are at the leading edge of their chosen fields.
Its average annual cost of tuition is A$ 4,255. International students are required to have a minimum of 5.5 in IELTS. The college also accepts TOEFL scores as the proof of proficiency in English language.