309842 v.1 Bachelor of Agribusiness (Agribusiness Marketing), Bachelor of Science (Aquatic Resources and Fisheries Management)
BAgribus(Curtin),BSc(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 054616K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
4 Years
Introduction
This double degree provides students with agribusiness management and marketing education and training together with technical education in aquatic sciences. The technical education is emphasised more than in the existing three-year Agribusiness Aquatic resources program. Students will develop an understanding of managing aquatic resources within an agribusiness framework. This degree is an opportunity to meet the need for managers who understand new technologies and are able to assume leadership roles within the agribusiness/aquaculture sector.
Course Entry Requirements/Prequisites
None. TEE mathematics, Biology, Accounting and Economics (Chemistry for Horticulture and Aquaculture majors) desirable.
Specific Requirements
STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are encouraged from applicants and are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This course is four years full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
Professional Recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute Agricultural Science.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment with industries associated with the supply chain of the Aquaculture industry.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| 1754 | v.6 | Cell Biology 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303220 | v.3 | Agribusiness Systems 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303227 | v.4 | Agribusiness Communications 101 | 1.5 | 12.5 | |
| 303331 | v.3 | Introductory Aquaculture 101 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303341 | v.4 | Aquatic Biology 101 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 1764 | v.8 | Ecology 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303232 | v.4 | Agribusiness Management 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303299 | v.3 | Agribusiness Economics and Policy 102 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303337 | v.4 | Mathematics for Aquatic Sciences 102 | 2.5 | 12.5 | |
| 309729 | v.2 | Agricultural Statistics 102 | 4.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 | |||||
| 13087 | v.6 | Aquatic Ecosystems 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303244 | v.4 | Agribusiness Management 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303246 | v.3 | Agribusiness Accounting and Finance 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308405 | v.3 | Anatomy and Physiology of Aquatic Animals 201 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13090 | v.4 | Aquatic Environmental Management 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303252 | v.4 | Agribusiness Risk and Resource Management 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303338 | v.3 | Agribusiness Finance 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303355 | v.3 | Health Management of Aquatic Animals 202 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 303356 | v.4 | Seafood Hygiene and Microbiology 202 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 | |||||
| 303277 | v.4 | Corporate Agribusiness Management 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303324 | v.3 | Food and Agribusiness Marketing 201 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303374 | v.3 | Dynamics of Populations 201 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308079 | v.2 | Operations Research for Agribusiness 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 | |||||
| 303367 | v.3 | Aquatic Resource Management 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303373 | v.4 | Aquatic Science Study Tour 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 309730 | v.2 | Agribusiness Taxation 202 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309774 | v.2 | Agribusiness Law 202 | 3.0 | 12.5 | |
| 309822 | v.2 | Coral Reef Systems 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 1 | |||||
| 11929 | v.6 | Fisheries Resource Management 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13091 | v.4 | Genetics and Stock Improvement 301 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303350 | v.5 | Seafood Quality Management 202 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 308078 | v.2 | Agribusiness Marketing Research 301 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 4 Semester 2 | |||||
| 13105 | v.4 | Fisheries Resource Management 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303366 | v.3 | International Agribusiness Marketing 302 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303369 | v.3 | Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems 302 | 6.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303440 | v.3 | Agribusiness Planning (Capstone) 302 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
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