The Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics is designed to give graduates specialised training in agricultural economics. It is particularly useful for commerce, agriculture or economics graduates who wish to enhance their skills and employment prospects in the area of agricultural economics. The diploma can also be used as a bridge between undergraduate degrees and the Master of Economics degree. Students can major in such areas as rural policy, resource economics, agribusiness management, farm management, rural development policy, and macroeconomics and trade.

Students wanting to study the Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics should be graduates of a recognised university or other institution as approved by the Faculty; or hold an equivalent qualification; or provide other evidence of adequate preparation for candidature. The previous degree need not include a major in Agricultural Economics

Summer Schools provide an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation.