Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Describe Australian farming systems and the agricultural sector within national and global contexts.
2. Competently contribute to the development and management of agribusinesses and agricultural production enterprises.
3. Apply scientifically sound knowledge and practical understanding to the management of agricultural production systems.
4. Apply economic and business principles to the sustainable management of an agribusiness by applying a rational decision making framework.
5. Integrate the financial, human and biophysical resources of agriculture to plan and design viable, ethical and sustainable farm management systems and practices.
6. Apply knowledge and awareness of cultural heritage management regulations and integrate perspectives of Indigenous Australian Peoples and other cultures on agricultural development and practices.
7. Develop skills in the management of people within the workplace and maintain a capacity for collaborative multidisciplinary and multicultural team work.
8. Clearly define their strategic direction as an agricultural business manager as well as observe and describe that of others.
9. Complete tasks autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and have well developed and effective communication skills.

The Bachelor of Agricultural Business Management combines study in agricultural production and science with a variety of business disciplines, preparing graduates for entrepreneurial, management and leadership roles in the agricultural sector. The course is designed to provide a diverse range of career opportunities for graduates at any point in the agricultural supply chain, from within the farm gate through to export and marketing of agri-products, as well as within the industries that are associated with and service agriculture.

Graduates will have a strong foundation in agricultural business management by concurrently developing excellent skills in business, management and finance; and the scientific/technical aspects of managing agricultural production systems. They will be capable professionals who are skilled in agricultural practice and ready to take up management positions, and will have a strong capacity for analytical thinking, innovation and communication.

Recommended study pattern

SESSION 1 (30) INTAKE

FULL TIME STUDY PATTERN

Year 1, Session 1 (30)

AHT101 Professional Skills in Agriculture and Horticulture (8)

AGB110 Agricultural Economics (8)

AGB165 Agribusiness Systems (8)

AGR130 Biology in Agriculture (8)

Year 1, Session 2 (60)

AGS100 Livestock Production Systems (8)

AGS160 Plant Production Systems (8)

PSC104 Soil Science (8)

IKC101 First Nations Foundations: Knowing, relating and understanding Country (8)

Year 1, Session 3 (90)

LAW110 Business Law (8)

Year 2, Session 1 (30)

AHT231 Agricultural Finance and Business Management (8)

AGB310 Agricultural Marketing (8)

AGR237 Property Planning and Development (8)

AGS207 Precision Agriculture and Data Handling (8)

Year 2, Session 2 (60)

AHT274 Industry Practice* (8) or SCI301 International Practical Experience** (8)

AGR202 Food, Environment and Culture (8)

AGB351 Commodity Trade and Pricing (8)

HRM210 Human Resource Management (8)

Year 3, Session 1 (30)

AGB352 Agricultural Business Risk and Investment (8)

PSC270 Annual Crop Management (8)

Unrestricted elective (8)

Year 3, Year-long Period 1 (31)

AGR377 Agribusiness Planning (16)

Year 3, Session 2 (60)

AGS300 Livestock Management (8)

Unrestricted elective (8)

Exit points

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

• Diploma of Agribusiness.

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Indicative total fee $23,148

The amounts shown here are indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

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• A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies, OR
• Successful completion of two University level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.

• A completed High School Certificate with a minimum ATAR required (including adjustment factors) or equivalent, OR
• A completed Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) with an equivalent ranking to the currently listed ATAR.

• A completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification; OR
• 50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification.

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements.

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