Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management

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

1. Evaluate, adapt, and utilize 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.
2. Evaluate operational management of agricultural production systems and identify opportunities for system enhancement through the integration of new and emerging technologies.
3. 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.
4. Integrate and apply discipline expertise to address production, financial, environmental, and social challenges within the agricultural production system.
5. 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.
6. Engage in lifelong learning through reflection, self-education, and professional development, and be accountable for their personal and professional actions by managing personal performance.
7. Make guided judgments 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.

Recommended study pattern

Year 1

AGR1109 Professionalism in Agriculture

AGR1104 Farm Safety and Operations 1

AGR2302 Agricultural Machinery

AGR2202 Instrumentation and Automation in Agriculture

STA1003 Fundamental Statistics

SVY1110 Introduction to Global Navigation Satellite Systems

GIS1402 Geographic Information Systems

2 x Electives

Year 2

AGR2109 Practical Investigations in Agricultural Technology

AGR2104 Farm Safety and Operations 2

AGR3305 Precision and Smart Technologies in Agriculture

AGR2209 Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

AGR2008 Business Principles for Agriculture

CSC1401 Foundation Programming

3 x Electives

Year 3

AGR3105 Smart Data Farming

AGR3302 Sensors and Technology in Animal Production

SCI3302 Work-Integrated-Learning

SCI3301 Science Project

3 x Electives

1 x Selective

Award requirements

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.

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Indicative total fee $20,076

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.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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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.

Residential School requirements to complete practical components of some courses.