Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics
Why study the Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at UNE?
The Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics allows graduates to take up professional, managerial or executive positions in such areas as banking, international agencies, agribusiness, education, agriculture or the public sector. Skills gained allow graduates to perform an effective professional role in a changing economic and social enviornment to deal with the complex issues facing the agricultural and resource sectors. The degree provides graduates with a solid core of knowledge but is also flexible. Students can customise their program to focus on aspects of agriculture, natural resources, business and law.
Practical Experience: Students must complete up to 8 weeks of professional experience with approved agribusiness institutions during their degree. A minimum of two weeks and a maximum of six weeks may be undertaken in any one organisation or district.
This professional placement program equips students with relevant workplace skills and assists them in gaining employment upon graduation.
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DURATION
4 Years Full-time8 Years Part-time
FEES
Commonwealth Supported PlaceOP
Information available from 20082007 STUDY OPTIONS
Not offered in 2007.How to Apply
Applications for the Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics are currently closed.
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| Official Abbreviation | BAgResEc |
| Course Type | Undergraduate |
| Commencement | Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available |
| Study Mode | On and Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| 2006 UAI | Information available from 2008 |
| 2006 OP | Information available from 2008 |
| Fees | Commonwealth Supported Place |
| Total Credit Points | 192 |
| Benefits | Agricultural and resource economists will be employed in management of farm businesses, family properties or large corporate farming enterprises, commercial firms, banks, pastoral houses or primary producer organisations, the public sector such as the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Rural Economics, Departments of Primary Industry and Agriculture and agencies concerned with resource management education such as secondary schools, technical colleges, agricultural colleges or universities. Summer Semester provides an opportunity for students to fast-track their academic progression or to catch up on units required to complete the degree. A selection of units is offered off-campus during the normal semester break from November to February, enabling students to study from home and to accelerate their progress towards graduation. |
| Entry Requirements | Entry to the first year of the degree is open to students who have obtained an appropriate NSW University Admission Index (UAI) or Queensland Tertiary Equivalent score or an equivalent qualification. Alternative entry is available. Students are required to provide information relating to their previous work and academic experiences. Apart from proficiency in English there are no prerequisite courses for enrolment in first-year units offered by the Faculty of Economics, Business and Law. However, for some units in the economics, finance and quantitative areas it is recommended that students have previously studied mathematics. An Alternative Entry program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students is conducted by the Oorala Centre at UNE. For further information contact the centre on (02) 6773 3034. |
| Advanced Standing | UNE recognises that some enrolling students have prior knowledge from other courses or practical experience that is similar to some of the units to be studied in their new course. Advanced standing allows this prior learning to be counted towards a new award, provided the student still meets the rules of the new award. Each application is decided individually and applicants must provide documentation to support their application for advanced standing in each unit. The general rules for advanced standing in the Faculty of Economics, Business and law can be found in the UNE Handbook. |
| Fast Track | Summer Semester is available (Full fees apply) |
| Scholarships | The University offers a number of Faculty/College and country scholarships available to Australian citizens and permanent residents. |
| Academic Colours |
peacock blue (BCC 120) |
| Further Information | 
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Information for Continuing Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics Students for 2008
Course Requirements
To qualify for the degree students must pass units to the value of 192 cp comprising:
(a) compulsory units equivalent to at least 156 cp:
Group A all units
ECON 101, 102, 121, 201, 202, 223, 224/324, 226/326, 271, 317/417, 328/428, 329/429, 335/435, 339, 496; QM 161, 162, 265/365.
Group B
One unit selected from: MATH 101, MATH120 (replaces MATH 170 from 2008)
Group C
Two units selected from: LS251 (LS 151 has been withdrawn from 2008); RSNR 110, 120.
Group D
One unit selected from: AFM 217; ECON 333/433, 334/434, 336/436; MM 200.
Group E
One unit selected from: ECON 230/330, 331/431; LS 358.
Group F
One unit selected from: ECON 376/476, 408; QM 264/364, 267/367.
(b) other units of sufficient credit points to provide a total value of at least 192 cp. These units must be from the Schools of Business, Economics and Public Policy and Law and/or units approved by the Course Coordinator, from other Schools provided that the program includes:
i. at least seven units (42 cp) at 200 level;
ii. at least five units (30 cp) at 300 level, excluding ECON 339;
iii. at least seven units (42 cp) at 400 level; and
iv. not more than 10 units (60 cp) at 100 level.
Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics with Honours
A candidate who has fulfilled requirements for the Bachelor of Agricultural and Resource Economics at a high standard of performance, and successfully completed the unit ECON 496 Research Seminar is eligible for Honours at graduation.