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Bachelor of Agribusiness - BAgribus(Curtin) - 303423
Science and EngineeringPromote Australia's primary industries
Curtin’s Bachelor of Agribusiness enables you to develop a comprehensive understanding of agriculture and its operations, in combination with the business environment.
In the first year of the program, you will study a range of units focusing on science, communications and business management. In the second and third years, you will deepen your knowledge and application of agribusiness and its concepts by completing a combination of production and technology, and business and marketing units. Upon graduating, you will have an industry-ready understanding of the science and technology required for animal and plant production. You will have also developed important professional attributes, including the ability to understand, apply and communicate key principles and to think analytically and creatively.
As part of the course, you will undertake twelve weeks of professional practice with a range of relevant agribusinesses. You may also undertake field work or field visits to farms, marketing organisations and other off-farm ventures. These visits will give you valuable insights into the agribusiness industry.
High achieving students may complete an additional honours year enabling them to undertake their own significant research project.
Career opportunities
This course can help you become a:
- Farmer/Farm Manager
- Management Consultant
- University Lecturer
- Agricultural and Resource Economist
- Fisheries Officer
- Farm Hand
- Fish Farm Hand
- Horticultural Tradesperson
- Horticultural Assistant
The agribusiness industry is a significant contributor to the Australian economy, and internationally. Career opportunities are exciting and varied, and not confined to production agriculture. Curtin’s Bachelor of Agribusiness is designed to provide career opportunities from farms through to the export and marketing of agri-products, as well as within the industries that service agriculture. Examples of career options include:
- Professional farm management
- Commodity trading
- International marketing
- Exporting
- Financial management
- Business consulting
- Agribusiness banking
- Agronomic and livestock sales
The banking and the finance sector, grain marketing and handling companies, machinery and supply companies and other suppliers of agribusiness and horticulture products all require graduates with a good knowledge and understanding of production systems in order to make the right decisions to support businesses linked to agriculture.
Why Agribusiness?
- Curtin is the only university in WA that offers a Bachelor of Agribusiness.
- The high demand for graduates of this course means many students receive offers of permanent employment prior to graduation
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership to the Australian Institute of Agricultural science and Technology.
Credit for previous study
If you have previously worked or studied in this field, including completing TAFE units, you are encouraged to contact the Faculty to discuss eligibility for recognition of prior learning.
Try our RPL search to find out what credit you might be eligible for.
How this course will make you industry ready
Practical, applied assessments, work experience on a farm and professional pratice placement in an agribusiness ensure you’re ready for the workplace when you graduate.
Units
Current students: Please refer to the Handbook's full course structure when enrolling.
Credits needed to graduate: 600
| Core units | Hrs/Wk | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Advanced Cropping Systems and Precision Agriculture 300 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Advanced Livestock Production Systems 300 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Agribusiness Management 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Agribusiness Marketing Research 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Agribusiness Planning (Capstone) 302 | 8.0 | 25.0 |
| Agriculture and Rural Development 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Animal Production 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Biological Computing 100 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Biology 100 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Broadacre Crop and Pasture Science 202 | 5.5 | 25.0 |
| Cell Biology 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Chemistry 181 | 6.0 | 25.0 |
| Commodity Trading and Risk Management 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Economics 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Food Chain Systems 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Gene to Phenotype 200 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Integrated Pest Management 302 | 4.0 | 25.0 |
| International Agricultural Trade 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Land and Water Resources 100 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Management 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Marketing 100 | 3.0 | 25.0 |
| Principles of Plant and Animal Production 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Science Communications 101 | 2.0 | 12.5 |
| Soil Science 200 | 5.0 | 25.0 |
| Sustainable Agricultural Systems 301 | 6.0 | 25.0 |
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Entry requirements:
Indicative TER (ATAR)
This figure provides an indication of the TER (ATAR) normally required to enter this course. It is provided as a guide only.
STAT entry
The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) assesses competencies considered important for success at uni. These tests are provided by the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC) to help mature age candidates apply for certain courses.
Mature age entry:
Essential TEE subjects:
At least one of the following: at least Mathematics 2C/2D, Biological Sciences 2A/2B, Accounting and Finance 2A/2B, or Economics 2A/2B.
Desirable TEE subjects:
GeographyOther requirements:
Mature age applicants, Agricultural College students and those who have completed a TAFE associate diploma or diploma are encouraged to apply.
Students applying as graduates from schools within the WA College of Agriculture are encouraged to contact A/Prof Mark Gibberd, Head of Department Department of Environment and Agriculture School of Science Curtin University m.gibberd@curtin.edu.au 08 9266 7907.
TAFE requirements:
Certificate 4 and Curtin University Test of English
Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time or part-time
Study:
Mixed on- and off-campus or on-campus
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees (indicative first year only):
Unfortunately fee information is not available for this course at this time. Please check out our Fee Calculator for an estimation of course fees.
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2012 entry requirements:
Minimum English language entry requirements:
| IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| Writing | 6.0 |
| Speaking | 6.0 |
| Reading | 6.0 |
| Listening | 6.0 |
| Overall band score | 6.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| 550 | paper based |
| 80 | Internet based (20 in each section) |
Those applying from certain countries (such as China, India and Vietnam) will need to achieve a required level in the IELTS test in order to be issued with a student visa by the Australian Government.
Results from IELTS and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Minimum academic entry requirements
Where:
Bentley
When:
February
How:
Full-time
Study:
On-campus
Duration:
3 years full-time
Fees for 2012:
| International onshore - fee paying | |
|---|---|
| Offer letter (100 credit) published fee | $12,625 |
| Indicative year 1 fee | $25,400 |
| Total indicative course fee | $80,500 |
| Indicative essential incidental course fee | $0 |
*The indicative fees shown above apply to international students studying on-campus in Western Australia. For information about fees at other locations please visit Curtin International's offshore site.
CRICOS: 029345C
This page was last updated on 14 February 2011
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