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Total subjects
24
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$16,665
Study method
Online & on-campus
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
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Degree details
Study the Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management and learn to use innovative technology within ag systems and agricultural science (plant and animal science) to create effective business solutions and improvements for farmers.
- Evaluate, adapt and utilise knowledge and skills that underpin the agricultural production sector, including knowledge of emerging agricultural technologies, agricultural science, data science and business management to achieve key outcomes.
- Evaluate operational management of agricultural production systems and identify opportunities for system enhancement through the integration of new and emerging technologies.
- Communicate effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders using oral, written and technology-based approaches and work effectively across multidisciplinary teams within the agricultural production sector.
- Integrate and apply discipline expertise to address production, financial, environmental and social challenges within the agricultural production system.
- Appraise systems in agricultural production, operations and their associated supporting technologies and make informed decisions to ensure their use in an efficient and safe manner.
- Engage in lifelong learning through reflection, self-education and professional development, and be accountable for their personal and professional actions by managing personal performance.
- Make guided judgements in their professional practice when identifying and responding to cultural, ethical and social issues including those relevant to indigenous peoples and those of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Australian agriculture is predicted to be worth A$100 billion per year to Australia by 2030, supporting vast job opportunities within a range of industries. Graduates will be ready for employment by consultancy firms, farming enterprises (corporate and family), agricultural technology supply companies, agribusiness firms, government, and technology development companies.
Secondary education
Have achieved a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 65.6, or equivalent qualification.
English Proficiency Requirements
All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements. For entry to the Bachelor of Agricultural Technology Management program, applicants are required to meet the Category 2 English Language Proficiency requirements.
On campus requirements
If you are enrolled in the External study mode in this degree, you will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend workshops and tutorials, use the facilities and meet staff and other students.
Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the USQ Credit and Exemption Procedure.
Are you ready for the future of farming? Learn to use innovative technology within ag systems and agricultural science (plant and animal science) to create effective business solutions and improvements for farmers. Pioneering in the agriculture sector, UniSQ’s dedicated degree in Agricultural Technology and Management allows you to study from our Toowoomba campus surrounded by vibrant ag industry centres, or opt for the convenience of external/online study. Benefit from work-integrated and industry placement learning, where you can put into practice the agricultural technology and management skills you’ve learned and connect with industry partners. Graduate with the expertise to identify new technologies for use in both plant and animal settings, consultancy firms, farming enterprises (corporate and family), agricultural technology supply companies, agribusiness firms, government, and technology development companies.
Recommended Study Pattern
Year 1 - Semester 1
CSC1401 Foundation Programming
GIS1402 Geographic Information Systems
Minor course or elective
AGR1109 Professionalism in Agriculture
AGR1104 Farm Safety and Operations 1
Year 1 - Semester 2
STA1003 Fundamental Statistics
Minor course or elective
SVY1110 Introduction to Global Positioning System
AGR2202 Instrumentation and Automation in Agriculture
Year 2 - Semester 1
Minor course or elective
Minor course or elective
AGR2302 Agricultural Machinery
AGR2109 Practical Investigations in Agricultural Technology (continues in Semester 2)
AGR2104 Farm Safety and Operations 2
Year 2 - Semester 2
Minor course or elective
AGR3305 Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture
AGR2008 Business Principles for Agriculture
AGR2109 Practical Investigations in Agricultural Technology (continued from Semester 1)
AGR2209 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture
Year 3 - Semester 1
Minor course or elective
AGR3105 Smart Data Farming
LAW3600
AGR3109 Agricultural Technology Industry Placement
Year 3 - Semester 2
Minor course or elective
Minor course or elective
AGR3302 Sensors and Technology in Animal Production
AGR3209 Agricultural Technology and Management Project
Award Requirements
Completion of 24 units (split amongst 27 courses) as outlined in the Recommended Study Pattern section.
Choose your subjects
Electives
A minor study is a coherent group of four units of courses that provides students with an additional breadth of study in their program.
Before undertaking any elective course or minor, students should ensure that all enrolment requirements are satisfied.
The following minor studies are available in the Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management:
- Agricultural Systems
- Animal Production
- Computing
- Crop Production
- Data Analytics
- Food Technology
- Geographic Information Systems