303423 v.6 Bachelor of Agribusiness

Introduction

This course enables students to undertake a combined program of Agribusiness and agricultural science or viticulture and oenology. In the first year of the program, students will enrol in the Agribusiness Pre-major, which will provide a solid foundation in science and communications and an introduction to management and marketing. In second and third years students will be able to pursue their interests in either agriculture or viticulture and oenology through enrolment in these specialist majors. Graduates from this course will have an industry ready understanding of the science and technology required for the productive use of plants and animals for food, fibre, and wine production. The Agriculture major builds from basic biology and agricultural systems to detailed specifics of crop and animal production and rural development, within the context of overarching issues such as food security, sustainability and climate change. Students undertaking the Viticulture and Oenology major will develop skills in viticulture, winemaking, resource management and marketing. Graduates are sought for employment in a wide range of technical and leadership roles including winemaking, vineyard management and in allied industries including wine marketing, finance and service provision within the supply chain- both in Australia and overseas. The second and third years of the course are delivered at the specialist facilities of the Margaret River Education campus with a high level of industry involvement and engagement. Graduates of this course have a combination of a strong scientific and critical thinking approach and employment-ready skills. This understanding of agricultural or viticulture and oenology production systems is combined with the business skills associated with production, processing, marketing and distribution of food and fibre products, and wine. Students who undertake this course will benefit from gaining a qualification that offers a comprehensive understanding of a primary production system, in combination with a key emphasis on the business environment.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Completion of one or more of the following subjects is desirable: TEE Mathematics or Mathematics 2C/2D, Biology, Accounting and Economics. Able candidates without any of these subjects may be required to complete approved bridging units.

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. Applications for recognition of prior learning may be awarded for approved TAFE units.

Duration and Availability

This course is three years full time or equivalent part time study.

Course Organisation

Comprises of a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory exercises, independent study, relevant practical work and professional experience to fulfil course requirements. Visits to commercial enterprises in Western Australian are an essential part of the course.

Professional Recognition

All agribusiness graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. Students should note that excursion expenses may apply to units within this course. Further information is available from the Department of Environment and Agriculture.

Combined Degree Information

Viticulture may be combined with Viticulture and Oenology.

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.

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* 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.