Marcus Oldham College Announces Closure of Equine Program
Marcus Oldham College has made the decision to discontinue the Equine program at the end of the 2025 academic year due to a steady decline in enrolments and interest. Despite recent curriculum updates aligning it with our Agricultural and Agribusiness programs, enrolment numbers have not reached a sustainable level.
In early 2024, the College Council engaged an independent consultant to review the program thoroughly and present options. After careful consideration, the Council has made the difficult decision to close the program. A full teach-out will be conducted in 2025, ensuring continuity for students in the final cohort.
We sincerely thank our Equine program graduates for their contributions to the College and to the Equine, Agribusiness, and Agriculture industries. Many have gone on to achieve remarkable success, and each has played an important role in the College’s legacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The College Council has decided to discontinue the Equine course at Marcus Oldham due to a long-term decline in interest and enrolments, which has made it unsustainable to continue running the program. Before reaching this decision, the College Council engaged an independent consultant to thoroughly review the program and present several options. After careful consideration of the report and its recommendations, the College Council determined that discontinuing the Equine program at the end of the 2025 academic year was the best course forward.
The College will conduct a teach-out of the Equine program in 2025, ensuring a seamless experience for the final cohort. We are committed to maintaining the high standards of teaching and learning that Marcus Oldham is known for. Students in the final cohort will continue to enjoy all the unique learning opportunities associated with the program, including study tours, placements, and other experiences.
We recognise and deeply value the contributions that our Equine program graduates have made to the College and the broader Equine, Agribusiness, and Agriculture industries. As alumni, you remain valued members of the Marcus Oldham College community and will continue to be included in College functions, year-level reunions, and featured in the MOCOSA magazine, among other alumni engagement opportunities.
Our alumni outreach team remains dedicated to fostering connections and providing networking and professional development opportunities. We are committed to ensuring the continued success of our Equine program graduates in their respective fields.
The Equine Business Management program will close with the 2025 cohort, and we will not be accepting future enrolments. Prospective students interested in equine-related studies are encouraged to explore our Bachelor of Business (Agriculture) or Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) programs, which offer foundational business skills applicable across many industries.
While the Equine program will no longer be offered, students interested in the equine industry may find opportunities within our Agribusiness and Agriculture courses. These programs focus on essential business and management skills that can be applied across diverse sectors.
No, the decision to discontinue the Equine program is isolated to this specific course. Our focus remains on strengthening our core programs in Agriculture and Agribusiness, and this adjustment allows us to dedicate more resources to these growing areas.