Bachelor of Agribusiness
| Official Abbreviation | BAgBus | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Undergraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| 2008 UAI | 70 | |||||||||||||||
| 2008 OP | 14 | |||||||||||||||
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 144 | |||||||||||||||
| Overview | This degree has a structured core of units covering the subject areas of accountancy, agricultural economics, resource economics, law, management, marketing, quantitative methods and rural science. |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Normal admission requirements apply. Assumed knowledge is 2 units of English. For units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas, it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. |
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| Career Opportunities | Examples include positions in rural lending and investment, farm products merchandising, rural politics, stockbroking, public accounting, small and medium enterprise management and government departments such as trade and industry. |
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| Practical, Clinical or Work Experience | Students must complete up to 8 weeks of professional experience with an approved agribusiness institutions during their degree. A minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks may be undertaken in any one organization or district. |
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| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available for selected units (Commonwealth Supported Places available) |
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| Other Benefits | Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units are offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
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| Honours | Students of sufficient academic merit may be permitted to proceed to a fourth year of study for an Honours degree in Agribusiness. |
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| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
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| Further Information | 
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Credit Point Requirements
To qualify for the award a candidate shall achieve a total of 144 credit points with at least 36 credit points at 300-level.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
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| Core Units | 108 cps |
| Approved Major | 36 cps |
| Total | 144 cps |
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Approved Majors
Agribusiness
Marketing
Rural Science
Exit Pathways
Candidates who discontinue their studies in the course may be eligible to exit with the Diploma in Commerce on completion of 48 credit points.
Articulation Program
Candidates who have completed the Diploma in Agriculture or a Diploma in Rural Business Management offered by TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation shall be granted block advanced standing for 48 credit points and are required to complete a specified program of study. Click here for more information