303336 v.3 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.3	Agribusiness Systems 101	5.0	25.0
303227	v.4	Agribusiness Communications 101	1.5	12.5
303294	v.3	Food and Fibre Production 101	5.0	25.0
309728	v.2	Agricultural Soils 101	6.0	25.0
309734	v.2	Agronomy 101	3.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
303297	v.3	Animal Science 102	5.0	25.0
303298	v.4	Farm Management 102	5.0	25.0
309729	v.2	Agricultural Statistics 102	4.0	12.5
309732	v.2	Agribusiness Economics 102	6.0	12.5
309750	v.2	Broadacre Crop Agronomy 102	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
303325	v.4	Farm Management 201	5.0	25.0
303399	v.3	Farm Accounting and Finance 201	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
303330	v.4	Farm Business Risk and Resource Management 202	5.0	25.0
303334	v.3	Farm Business Management 202	5.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
303324	v.3	Food and Agribusiness Marketing 201	5.0	25.0
303333	v.5	Crop Protection 202	5.0	25.0
303340	v.4	Animal Science 201	5.0	25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
303364	v.6	Agricultural Production Systems 202	5.0	25.0
303365	v.6	Cropping Systems 301	5.0	25.0
309730	v.2	Agribusiness Taxation 202	3.0	12.5
309774	v.2	Agribusiness Law 202	3.0	12.5

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	Northam Campus	Semester 1		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.