Add skills to establish your position in the corporate world of agriculture
The challenge of feeding and clothing the world has seen agriculture evolve into a multi-billion-dollar industry. Consequently, there is a high demand for professionals with the agricultural knowledge and business acumen required to meet the need for high-level planning, resource allocation, distribution strategies and technological innovation within the industry.
UNE offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in agribusiness designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills required to respond to our changing global environment. Given our experience training adults for ever-changing workplaces, our agribusiness courses focus on economics, marketing and management, applied finance and rural science to ensure that you are future-fit to adapt to changes and advancements in the field. There are also opportunities to undertake practical work experience to help prepare you for the real world of agribusiness. You’ll learn from leading experts engaged in cutting-edge research with the experience to help you secure your career in agribusiness.
Most of our students opt for online learning, where they become part of a community of adults who bring their life and work experience together to build networks for the future. Those who study on-campus benefit from housing, sports, and support services. Whether online or on-campus, you can choose to study full-time or part-time over three trimesters.
With UNE, you’ll graduate feeling prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in this field, whether you choose to pursue a personal business interest or you seek a role in the agriculture sector. By choosing UNE, you’ll be studying with an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning. Year after year, students award us the maximum 5-star ratings for Overall Experience and Student Support in The Good Universities Guide.
Explore the agribusiness courses and specialisations on offer at UNE.
What our students say
I am so excited to be a young woman entering agriculture during a time of such innovation.
Siobhan Smith, Bachelor of Agriculture / Bachelor of BusinessFind the right major or specialisation for your studies in Agribusiness
As advancements in technology and concerns around sustainability and food production increase, you will need to be adaptable and innovative to stay ahead. Study one of our agribusiness majors or specialisations and graduate with a winning combination of agricultural knowledge and business acumen.
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Prepare for the future of accounting by building a versatile skillset in finance, auditing and advisory. At UNE we'll help you meet the demands of an increasingly complex business environment where professionals who can communicate technical…
Prepare for the future of accounting by building a versatile skillset in finance, auditing and advisory. At UNE we'll help you meet the demands of an increasingly complex business environment where professionals who can communicate technical information to non-financial stakeholders will excel.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Accounting | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Agribusiness | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
| Master of Professional Accounting | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Diploma in Accounting | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Accounting | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's established agriculture experts will help you develop the financial, business management and practical rural science skills to succeed in the rapidly changing world of agribusiness that is forecast to see technological and scientific…
UNE's established agriculture experts will help you develop the financial, business management and practical rural science skills to succeed in the rapidly changing world of agribusiness that is forecast to see technological and scientific advances worldwide.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Accounting | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Agribusiness | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Agribusiness with Honours | Specialist Course | Bachelor Honours |
| Master of Business Administration (International) | Minor | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's business experts will help you develop your skills in statistical, economic and policy analysis. Safeguard your career in the rapidly changing world of agribusiness that is increasingly focused on sustainable farming practices, natural…
UNE's business experts will help you develop your skills in statistical, economic and policy analysis. Safeguard your career in the rapidly changing world of agribusiness that is increasingly focused on sustainable farming practices, natural resource management and precision agriculture.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Master of Economics | Major | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Diploma in Economics | Major | Postgraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE’s local and global experts in agricultural production will help you develop the precision farming and analytical management skills to protect your career using the advancing technology that is forecast to see changes to agriculture's labour…
UNE’s local and global experts in agricultural production will help you develop the precision farming and analytical management skills to protect your career using the advancing technology that is forecast to see changes to agriculture's labour and business practices over the coming years.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agribusiness | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
With data collection and analysis playing an increasingly vital role in industry, government and business, study in Applied Econometrics will equip you to secure your role in the rapidly evolving worlds of business and finance. Develop the skillset…
With data collection and analysis playing an increasingly vital role in industry, government and business, study in Applied Econometrics will equip you to secure your role in the rapidly evolving worlds of business and finance. Develop the skillset employers need to make data-driven decisions.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Economics | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Prepare for the future of business with UNE's highly regarded experts. Develop the critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to secure your role in the rapidly changing local and global economy that is forecast to see changes …
Prepare for the future of business with UNE's highly regarded experts. Develop the critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to secure your role in the rapidly changing local and global economy that is forecast to see changes to marketing, tech and the workforce.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agriculture | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Animal Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Rural Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Master of Business Administration | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
| Master of Business Administration (Data and Cyber Management) | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Business | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
| Diploma in Business | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Prepare for the future of accounting by building your analytical and problem-solving skills with UNE's business school experts. Future-fit yourself for a successful career in a rapidly changing global economy that is forecast to see many…
Prepare for the future of accounting by building your analytical and problem-solving skills with UNE's business school experts. Future-fit yourself for a successful career in a rapidly changing global economy that is forecast to see many advancements in technology and practice in coming years.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Accounting | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Develop the practical skills needed to embark on a sustainable career in the cotton production industry. UNE's highly regarded agriculture experts, both local and international, will ensure you are up to date with market and tech trends and help …
Develop the practical skills needed to embark on a sustainable career in the cotton production industry. UNE's highly regarded agriculture experts, both local and international, will ensure you are up to date with market and tech trends and help you secure your role in this evolving field.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agriculture | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Business | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Agriculture/Bachelor of Laws | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Rural Science | Minor | Undergraduate |
| Undergraduate Certificate in Cotton Production | Specialist Course | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
UNE's esteemed economics academics will help you develop the skills to collect, manage and analyse business data. Learn the latest techniques and be future-fit to work in the fast-paced worlds of finance, research or data science, which are…
UNE's esteemed economics academics will help you develop the skills to collect, manage and analyse business data. Learn the latest techniques and be future-fit to work in the fast-paced worlds of finance, research or data science, which are forecast to see changes to research methods and technology.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics | Major | Undergraduate |
- Undergraduate
- Bachelor Honours
- Postgraduate
- Major
- Minor
- Specialisation
- Teaching Area
- Specialist Course
Benefit from UNE's team of expert economists and develop the analytical, problem solving and technical skills to ensure a long-lasting career in economics. Use emerging technology and interdisciplinary approaches in the industry to address…
Benefit from UNE's team of expert economists and develop the analytical, problem solving and technical skills to ensure a long-lasting career in economics. Use emerging technology and interdisciplinary approaches in the industry to address ongoing changes in research and in society.
| Courses | Type | Level of Study |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Agribusiness | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Economics | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Economics/Bachelor of Laws | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (In-service Conversion) | Major | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (K-12 Teaching) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Education (Secondary Arts) | Teaching Area | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Economics with Honours | Specialist Course | Bachelor Honours |
| Master of Economics | Major | Postgraduate |
| Graduate Diploma in Economics | Specialist Course | Postgraduate |
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Careers in Agribusiness
By studying agribusiness with UNE, you will have the future-proof skillset to secure positions in a wide range of careers and industries. With the need for practical and technical expertise set to rise, professionals with skillsets in agriculture and business can find work in a variety of settings.
- Agricultural economist
Analyse economic data and trends to provide insights and recommendations for farmers, agribusinesses, or government agencies. - Farm manager
Oversee the day-to-day operations of farms or agricultural enterprises, including crop management, livestock care, and budgeting. - Agricultural consultant
Offer expertise in areas such as crop selection, land management and sustainability practices to help farmers improve their operations. - Supply chain manager
Manage the flow of agricultural products from farms to consumers, ensuring efficient production and distribution. - Market research analyst
Research market trends and consumer preferences to help agribusinesses develop effective marketing and product strategies. - Food safety inspector
Ensure that agricultural products meet quality and safety standards by inspecting farms and processing facilities. - Agricultural loan officer
Work in financial institutions, evaluating loan applications from farmers and agribusinesses for financing their operations. - Sustainability analyst
Focus on sustainable agricultural practices, helping agribusinesses reduce their environmental impact and improve long-term viability.
A career in Agribusiness
Help shape sustainable food supplies for generations to come, and get access to multiple career pathways, with an agribusiness degree.
UNE's outstanding reputation in agriculture and finance has really contributed to the progression of my career in this industry.
The most enjoyable part of my studies is the sense of achievement. Agriculture is pretty important on a global scale, it’s nice to have an education in something of international importance.
UNE has offered me so many opportunities, friendships and connections. My highlight has to be travelling around Qld and NSW expanding my education through various agricultural groups and conferences.
Agribusiness was nominated by Deloitte in Building the Lucky Country: Positioning for Prosperity as one of the ‘fantastic five’ industry sectors which has the potential to take over from mining as key drivers of growth opportunities for the Australian economy over time.
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