303541 v.2 Bachelor of Agribusiness (Graduate)

BAgribusGrad(Curtin)

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Introduction
This bachelor graduate entry course provides an additional year of study in a specialised area of choice which is acceptable to agencies such as Agriculture Western Australia or agricultural consulting firms which often require a professional four year degree in agriculture.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Completion of a three-year bachelor of agribusiness degree or an approved equivalent degree.

Duration and Availability
The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation
Studies in approved electives combined with additional studies in applied statistics, agribusiness project design and agribusiness project. The project may be of a research type or a literature review.

Professional Recognition
Eligible for professional level employment in agriculture in the State Public Service.

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.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
303396	v.2		Agribusiness Project 401	5.0	25.0
			SELECT 3 ELECTIVES		75.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
303398	v.2		Agribusiness Project 402	11.0	50.0
			SELECT 2 ELECTIVES		50.0
					100.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y
2003	Northam Campus	Semester 1	Y	Y
2003	Northam Campus	Semester 2	Y	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations that students are eligible to be offe red and admitted to this course for the first time only.