Bachelor of Agribusiness
Curtin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Undergraduate
CRICOS: 00301J
This course enables students to undertake a combined program of Agribusiness and agricultural science. Students will use chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of production systems and to apply problem-solving techniques to management strategies. Students will be introduced to satellite-based technologies including precision agriculture for crop, pasture and livestock management systems. The course will have a strong focus on broadacre systems in mediterranean and low-rainfall environments of southern Australia, and these will be discussed in the context of global issues such as food security, changing markets, sustainability and climate change. Graduates of this course have a combination of a strong scientific and critical thinking approach and employment-ready skills. This understanding of agricultural production systems is combined with the business skills associated with production, processing, marketing and distribution of food. Students who undertake this course will benefit from gaining a qualification that offers a comprehensive understanding of a primary production system, in combination with a key emphasis on the business environment. The future for the agriculture industry is very attractive and the skills gained in this course are in high demand across agricultural food chain industries. Highly educated, creative people are needed to develop new methods and technologies to produce food sustainably throughout developed and emerging economies.
Structure
Credit Points: 600
Subjects
- BIOL1005 Foundations of Biology
- NPSC1003 Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM
- AGRB1000 Introduction to Agribusiness Management
- STAT1004 Introduction to Scientific Data Analysis
- SPAT2014 Environmental Applications of Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing
- AGRI1001 Introduction to Agricultural Systems
- AGRI1000 Land and Water Resources
- CHEM1001 Biological Chemistry
- CHEM1003 Introduction to Chemistry
- AGRB2003 Agribusiness and Farm Management
- AGRI2001 Animal Production
- STAT2002 Quantitative Biology
- AGRI2006 Soil Systems
- AGRB2004 Agribusiness Risk Management
- AGRI3006 Agricultural Microbiology
- GENE2002 Applied Genetics
- AGRI2003 Broadacre Crop and Pasture Science
- AGRB3000 Agribusiness Capstone 1
- AGRI3001 Sustainable Agricultural Systems and Food Security
- AGRI3004 Advanced Livestock Production Systems
- BCCB3000 Advanced Molecular Biology
- ENST3000 Environmental Impact Assessment
- ERTH3000 Habitat and Landform Mapping
- MGMT3018 Operations and Materials Management
- AGRI3003 Advanced Cropping System Technologies Project
- AGRI3002 Integrated Pest Management
- AGRB3001 Agribusiness Capstone 2
- AGRI3005 Pasture and Rangeland Management
- BIOL2001 Introduction to Bioinformatics
- ENST3002 Environmental Restoration
- MKTG2002 Marketing Across Borders
Standard entry requirements
Applicants for a Bachelor Degree are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards: details are provided at http://study.curtin.edu.au/ and include flexible entry pathways. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met. All Curtin courses have compulsory and other core capabilities that are essential for demonstrating the achievement of course learning outcomes and graduation. Students who are unable to meet or demonstrate those requirements, now or in later stages during their studies, may seek reasonable adjustments by the University wherever possible to facilitate alternative ways of achieving those requirements. If reasonable adjustments cannot be accommodated, Curtin will discuss study options to find an alternative course of study or an exit degree. Any specific course entry and completion requirements must also be met.
Recognition
Australian Institute of Agricultural Science
Study pathways
Honours is available as an additional one year course following completion of this bachelor degree.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Perth | International: $111,300 |
| No |
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