306910 v.2 Bachelor of Agribusiness (Agribusiness Marketing), Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology)

BAgribus(Curtin), BSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 055606D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

This double degree emphasises post-harvest technologies together with business and agribusiness marketing. It will provide a broad-based education platform that will offer at its conclusion many career opportunities. Students develop an understanding of agribusiness management and marketing along with skills in food technology. They will be trained in all food commodity groups but will have the opportunity to specialise in areas of their choice. There is increasing demand for cost-effective food commodities to be developed which utilise and add value to local agricultural produce and have long shelf-life properties. Agricultural producers are increasingly aware of consumer demands and expectations and are endeavouring to respond accordingly. Together, agribusiness and food science represent a continuum from agricultural production, post-harvest technologies, food processing, management of related private and government businesses, trade of commodities and food products, food marketing and public health.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

None. TEE Chemistry or Physical Science and Applicable Mathematics are desirable.

Specific Requirements

STAT elements considered are E and either V or Q.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students who have completed the Associate Degree in Agribusiness may apply for recognition of prior learning in this course.

Duration and Availability

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

Course Organisation

The first year will highlight global food production and nutrition systems as well as provide an introduction to fundamental basic sciences that underpin food science technologies. Students will be introduced to agribusiness systems, including food and fibre production systems. The principles of post-harvest business practices will also be explored. In second year, core science units which underpin food manufacture are provided, and selected food commodity groups are taught in detail. Agricultural and food processing practices and economics are taught as specialised modular units. In third year, additional food commodity sectors are taught. Fourth year focuses on specialised units in corporate business practices and agribusiness marketing.

Professional Recognition

Graduates of the Bachelor of Agribusiness (Agribusiness Marketing) are eligible to become members of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Scientists and Technologists. The Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology) is accredited by the Australian Institute of Food Science Technologists.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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
7078	v.6	Chemistry 141	4.0	25.0
7277	v.7	Food and Nutrition Systems 181	4.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10224	v.2	Chemistry 132	4.0	25.0
303232	v.4	Agribusiness Management 102	5.0	25.0
303299	v.3	Agribusiness Economics and Policy 102	5.0	25.0
7278	v.8	Nutrition 182	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
1643	v.7	Human Biology 133	4.0	25.0
303244	v.4	Agribusiness Management 201	5.0	25.0
303246	v.3	Agribusiness Accounting and Finance 201	5.0	25.0
306154	v.2	Food Chemistry 281	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
2822	v.4	Dairy and Eggs Post Harvest Science 284	3.0	25.0
303252	v.4	Agribusiness Risk and Resource Management 202	5.0	25.0
303338	v.3	Agribusiness Finance 202	5.0	25.0
306155	v.2	Food Processing 282	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
303324	v.3	Food and Agribusiness Marketing 201	5.0	25.0
303492	v.2	Red Meat and Poultry Post Harvest Technology 281	3.5	25.0
303494	v.2	Cereal Food Science 381	4.0	25.0
308078	v.2	Agribusiness Marketing Research 301	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
302467	v.2	Introduction to Microbiology 132	3.0	12.5
303369	v.3	Agricultural Knowledge and Information Systems 302	6.0	25.0
303440	v.3	Agribusiness Planning (Capstone) 302	4.0	25.0
303495	v.2	Food Engineering 382	4.0	25.0
303926	v.1	Food Safety 281	5.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
303277	v.4	Corporate Agribusiness Management 301	5.0	25.0
303350	v.5	Seafood Quality Management 202	5.0	25.0
308079	v.2	Operations Research for Agribusiness 301	5.0	25.0
9319	v.10	Principles of Research 381	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
303366	v.3	International Agribusiness Marketing 302	5.0	25.0
305856	v.1	Analytical Food Chemistry 382	5.0	25.0
309730	v.2	Agribusiness Taxation 202	3.0	12.5
309774	v.2	Agribusiness Law 202	3.0	12.5
8337	v.10	Functional Foods and Product Development 382	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
303224	v.3	Horticultural Production Systems 101	5.0	25.0
303331	v.3	Introductory Aquaculture 101	5.0	25.0

For an update on further optional units and their availability please consult your course coordinator