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307848 v.1 Bachelor of Agribusiness, Bachelor of Arts

Double Degree in Agribusiness and Journalism


BAgribus(Curtin), BA(Curtin)

Introduction


This course combines agribusiness management and marketing education with journalism. Technical principles of agriculture, viticulture, horticulture or aquaculture is part of the agribusiness marketing degree.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


None.

Specific Requirements


STAT elements considered.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Applications for recognition of prior learning are encouraged from applicants and are assessed on an individual basis. Applications for recognition of prior learning may be awarded for approved TAFE units. Students who have completed the Associate Degreein Agribusiness may apply for recognition of prior learning in the Bachelor of Agribusiness Bachelor of Arts Journalism double degree.

Duration and Availability


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

Course Organisation


Journalism, and Agribusiness Marketing are studied concurrently, with units from both fields being studied in every semester.

Professional Recognition


Graduates may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science (AIAIS).

Career Opportunities


Employment may be found as Journalists in print, radio or other media in areas that deal in Agribusiness.

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

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

307141 v.1   Journalism Double Degree Major   400.0
308229 v.1   Agribusiness Marketing Double Degree Major (with Media and Information)   400.0
  800.0
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley 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.



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