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


BAgribus(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 050561G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students who have completed the Associate Degree in Agribusiness may apply for recognition of prior learning in the Bachelor of Agribusiness, Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology) double degree.

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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

303220 v.2   Agribusiness Systems 101 5.0 25.0
303227 v.2   Communications 101 2.0 12.5
303390 v.2   Information Literacy 101 3.0 12.5
7078 v.6   Chemistry 141 4.0 25.0
7277 v.7   Food and Nutrition Systems 181 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

10224 v.2   Chemistry 132 4.0 25.0
303232 v.2   Agribusiness Systems 102 5.0 25.0
303299 v.2   Agribusiness Economics and Policy 102 5.0 25.0
7278 v.8   Nutrition 182 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

2828 v.3   Principles of Biochemistry 281 5.0 25.0
303246 v.2   Agribusiness Accounting and Finance 201 5.0 25.0
303294 v.2   Food and Fibre Production 101 5.0 25.0
  OR  
303224 v.2   Horticultural Production Systems 101 5.0 25.0
  OR  
303331 v.2   Introductory Aquaculture 101 5.0 25.0
306154 v.1   Food Science 285 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

2822 v.4   Dairy and Eggs Post Harvest Science 284 3.0 25.0
2830 v.4   Nutritional Biochemistry 282 5.0 25.0
303301 v.2   Plant and Soil Systems 102 5.0 25.0
303338 v.2   Agribusiness Finance 202 5.0 25.0
  OR  
303251 v.2   Agribusiness Tax and Law 202 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 1

303324 v.2   Food and Agribusiness Marketing 201 5.0 25.0
303350 v.3   Seafood Technology 301 5.0 25.0
303494 v.2   Cereal Food Science 381 4.0 25.0
303495 v.2   Food Engineering 382 4.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 3 Semester 2

302467 v.2   Introduction to Microbiology 132 3.0 12.5
303276 v.2   Post Harvest Horticulture and Quality Management 301 5.0 25.0
303497 v.1   Food Science Project 382 6.0 50.0
303926 v.1   Food Safety 281 5.0 12.5
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 1

303277 v.2   Corporate Business Management 301 5.0 25.0
308078 v.1   Agribusiness Marketing Research 301 5.0 25.0
308079 v.1   Operations Research for Agribusiness 301 7.0 25.0
8336 v.9   Food Science 381 5.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 4 Semester 2

303366 v.2   International Agribusiness Marketing 302 5.0 25.0
303440 v.2   Agribusiness Planning (Capstone) 302 5.0 25.0
  SELECT 2 OPTIONS   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 4 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
304663 v.2   Food Systems Safety 384 5.0 25.0
305856 v.1   Analytical Food Chemistry 382 5.0 25.0
 
NB For an update on further optional units and their availability please consult your Course Coordinator.
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y   Y  
2005 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y   Y  

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.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.