306910 v.1 Bachelor of Agribusiness (Agribusiness Marketing), Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology)

Introduction

This double degree emphasises post-harvest technologies together with business and agribusiness marketing. It will provide a broad-based education platform that will offer at its conclusion many career opportunities. Students develop an understanding of agribusiness management and marketing along with skills in food technology. They will be trained in all food commodity groups but will have the opportunity to be able to specialise in areas of their choice. There is increasing demand for cost effective food commodities to be developed which utilise and add value to local agricultural produce and have long shelf-life properties. Agricultural producers are increasingly aware of consumer demands and expectations and are endeavouring to respond accordingly. Together, agribusiness and food science represent a continuum from agricultural production, post-harvest technologies, food processing, management of related private and government businesses, trade of commodities and food products, food marketing and public health.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. Chemistry or Physical Science and Applicable Mathematics are desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q. A minimum of 12 weeks professional practice in agribusiness marketing is required in fourth year.

Note

Prior learning in prerequisite areas are considered on an individual basis.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The first year will highlight global food production and nutrition systems as well as provide an introduction to fundamental basic sciences that underpin food science technologies. Students will be introduced to agribusiness systems, including food and fibre production systems. The principles of post-harvest business practices will also be explored. In second year core science units which underpin food manufacture are provided and selected food commodity groups taught in detail. Agricultural and food processing practices and economics are taught as specialised modular units. In third year additional food commodity sectors are taught. Fourth year focuses on specialised units in corporate business practices and agribusiness marketing.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Agribusiness (Agribusiness Marketing) are eligible to become members of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Scientists and Technologists (AIAST). The Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology) is accredited by the Australian Institute of Food Science Technologists.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.