Bachelor of Agricultural Technology and Management

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.  

1. 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.
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 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.

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.

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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

As Australia’s #1 university for graduate starting salary (Good Universities Guide, 2022), University of Southern Queensland is the right place to make real progress. Regardless of your education history, your age or your aspirations, at UniSQ you’ll be inspired by quality learning experiences matched with top resources and research. Having delivered distance and online learning for over 40+ years, UniSQ supports you to learn at your own pace—exactly how it suits you.

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Have achieved a minimum Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 65.6, or equivalent qualification.

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.

Exemptions/credit will be assessed based on the USQ Credit and Exemption Procedure.

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.