Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

309973 v.1 Bachelor of Agribusiness (Honours)


BAgribus(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 046621B
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course enables students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied to Agribusiness and to demonstrate their advanced knowledge and skills through the conduct of a supervised research project and preparation of an honours disertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section). Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated an ability and interest in research and a commitment to academic excellence.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning will be assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This honours course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Part-time students are expected to complete within two years.

Course Organisation

This program consists of project work over two semesters. Agribusiness Project Design 401 is undertaken as the first stage and Agribusiness Honours Project 412 is the final component of the research project covering the execution and writing up of the project. A detailed review of the relevant literature will be developed under the guidance of the supervisor and if necessary, the program objectives will be refined. The necessary research and analytical skills will be developed that are required to assemble and analyse the results of the dissertation.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

310016 v.1   Agribusiness Marketing Honours Major   200.0
  OR  
310017 v.1   Aquaculture Honours Major   200.0
  OR  
310018 v.1   Aquatic Resources Honours Major   200.0
  OR  
310019 v.1   Equine Management Honours Major   200.0
  OR  
310020 v.1   Farm Management Honours Major   200.0
  OR  
310021 v.1   Horticulture Honours Major   200.0
  OR  
310022 v.1   Viticulture Honours Major   200.0
  200.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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