Courses Handbook 2010

303336 v.4 Associate Degree in Agribusiness

AssocDAgribus(Curtin)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas


Introduction

This course emphasises farm management, catering for those seeking a career on a family-owned farm or as a salaried manager. Students who complete this degree are eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Agribusiness degree.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Note

Mature-age students, Agricultural College students with superior grades and students who have completed a TAFE Associate Diploma or Diploma course are encouraged to apply.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Recognition of prior learning may be awarded for approved TAFE units. Students who have completed the Associate Degree in Agribusiness may apply for recognition of prior learning in the Bachelor of Agribusiness.

Duration and Availability

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

Course Organisation

This course is a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory exercises, independent study, relevant industry practical work and visits to commercial enterprises in Western Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Students are required to pay for their own food and accommodation while on field trips or camps.

Further Information

For further information contact the Future Students Centre on (08) 9266 1000 or the School of Agriculture and Environment on (08) 9266 1204, email course_agrienvi@curtin.edu.au or visit our website at www.agrienvi.curtin.edu.au

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
303220 v.4   Food Chain Systems 101 5.0 25.0
303227 v.4   Agribusiness Communications 101 1.5 12.5
303232 v.5   Farm Management Practices 101 5.0 25.0
309728 v.3   Land Resources 101 5.0 25.0
309734 v.3   Principles of Plant and Animal Production 101 3.0 12.5
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
303299 v.4   Agricultural Market Analysis 102 5.0 25.0
312142 v.1   Climate Change and Adaptation 102 3.0 25.0
312366 v.1   Principles of Plant and Animal Production 102 5.0 25.0
312367 v.1   Agribusiness Accounting Practices 102 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
312381 v.1   Agriculture Stream (Assoc Degree in Agribusiness) 200.0
  OR
312382 v.1   Equine Management Stream (Assoc Deg in Agribusiness) 200.0
  200.0
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